Biography, Writing, Fitness, Photography
About Mary Chang: Creator & Editor of Six Word Photo Story Challenge (SWPSC)
More than six words & a photo
She said, “Jump!” Me, “How high?”
The awesome photographer behind this photo offered to do a photoshoot during my fitness journey. I jumped over a dozen times in front of the camera and we shared some “pee your pants” style-laughter together to capture this autumn shot.
I figured this photo would be a great intro for readers to get to know the editor of this publication. Yep, I can jump high — and I write more than just six-word photo stories.
More than Six Words: The Story Behind the Editor
If you know me personally, you’ll find me doing cartwheels, headstands, swimming in the ocean, or racing against my 10-year-old son in the forest trails — he always wins! Or I’ll be snapping photos, writing, hanging out with my favorite people, or indulging in healthy or naughty food, and Netflix.
If you don’t know me, you may know me as the writer who initiated the 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge (2021). Or maybe you read my stories about fitness, parenting, writing, life lessons, humor, or memoir pieces ignited by the ’70s & ’80s.
I’m a Gen-Xer, who often writes about inspiration, creativity, perseverance, and defying middle-age— my self-mantra is “Try, Mary, Try!”
Where I’ve Published on Medium
My stories have been published in: Age of Empathy, An Injustice, The Ascent, Better Humans, Everything Fun, Human Parts, Live Your Life on Purpose, P.S. I Love You (self/personal growth), The Brave Writer, Inspired Writer, The Writing Cooperative (writing/self), Modern Parent (parenting), Fitness and In Health (fitness) The Bad Influence, The Haven, MuddyUm (humor), Feedium, Illumination, Writers’ Blokke (general/writing on Medium), About Me Stories (bio), Counter Arts, For Awe, Snapshots, (photo stories) and self-published (self/life lessons).
Other Publications
My writing has also been published in Elephant Journal, (creative non-fiction) HerStry, (memoir), and Vancouver Courier (fiction). My stories have also been featured in Teacher Magazine, Westcoast Families Magazine, various local newspapers, and the Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak book by Smith Magazine.
More About Me
I’m an award-winning short story fiction writer, memoir writer, blogger, and editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication — inspired by my original 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge writing prompt (2021) on Medium.
I’m also a parent, fitness, and photography enthusiast, love using the F-word when needed — and I’m addicted to creating monthly challenges. My friends tell me that I’m fun to hang out with because I make them laugh, and encourage or inspire them to do things they’ve never tried or didn’t believe they could do.
My self-mantra is “Try, Mary, Try!” And I believe that if I can do stuff that pushes me harder even if it scares me— it may inspire others to try too.
Read my blog at www.marychangstorywriter.com
Two Stories About Me
The first one is about how I got my superpower. The second one is my About Me bio, which discusses how I started writing on Medium.
If you haven’t written a bio on Quy Ma’s About Me Stories publication yet —go for it! It’s a great pub to showcase your personality, promote your writing, and a fun place to connect with writers.
Lastly, that’s f*cking enough about me — tell me something about YOU (in 6 words) in the comments!
As the creator and editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge (SWPSC), I’ll do my best to support your stories with a quick turnaround publishing time and by reading, clapping, and encouraging you to shine on the way! Please read and follow the submission guidelines if you wish to be added as a writer and submit a story
