Can You Tell a Story in Six Words?

[kimatire]

A story does what facts and statistics never can: it inspires and it motivates. That's why expert storytellers are such effective communicators. They translate complex ideas into practical examples – and they know how to make emotional connections with their audience. Their message gets through because everyone can relate to a good story.

An American master in the art of storytelling was Ernest Hemingway. His best work, as he once said, was a story he wrote in just six words:

'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.'

Whether you’re in business or the professions, you’ll benefit from learning how to tell a concise story that packs a meaningful punch.

Take the challenge and post your own six-word story here and our team at GuruMaker-School of Professional Speaking will choose the three best. Winners receive a free autographed copy of the new release EXECUTIVE PRESENCE: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO (McGraw-Hill 2010). For more info on the book go to http://www.executivepresencebook.com

Good luck!

 

[Jafar]

Election: Kikwete never achieved promises. Unfit.

These are my 6 words.

 

[Soulbrother]

i came, i saw, i conquered. Thats another six word story by Julius Caesar

 

[MC]

We are all human BEANS

 

[Kinnega]

'For sale: baby shoes, never worn.'

Take the challenge and post your own six-word story

Utamuuzia nani novel ya maneno sita?

 

[carmel]

the lion killed that animal instantly

 

[PakaJimmy]

We are all human BEANS

huh..are we?...beans?

 

[matambo]

simba ni noma,ubingwa wetu 2010

 

[Theodora]

Mwendatezi na omo marejeo ni ngamani.

 

[Theodora]

Mwendatezi na omo marejeo ni ngamani.

I hope also Kiswahili stories are allowed au?

 

[Companero]

She sighed.Oh Dear!Twas sweet.

 

[Tripo9]

Wear a cap that fits you.

 

[Pape]

Everyone will not die the same!