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Summary

Mary Chang, an award-winning writer and editor, has curated a collection of personal "Self" stories through the Six Word Photo Story Challenge, inviting writers to express their authentic selves through photography and brief narratives.

Abstract

Mary Chang, the editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication on Medium, has initiated a "Self" challenge for January, encouraging writers to share photos and six-word stories that reflect their true selves. This initiative aims to showcase the unique aspects of each writer's personality, including what makes them shine, laugh, and empower. The challenge has resonated with many contributors, some of whom have created comprehensive "Who Am I Bio" entries by compiling their "Self" stories. Chang, who is also a parent, fitness enthusiast, and photographer, uses this challenge to reveal her own identity through stories centered on fitness, inspiration, perseverance, and play. She invites participants to add their "Self" story collections to their Medium bios or profile pages and announces an upcoming February challenge.

Opinions

  • Mary Chang values authentic self-expression and has designed the "Self" challenge to foster a deeper connection with the writers in her publication.
  • The editor appreciates the diversity of contributions and is grateful for the writers' willingness to share personal stories.
  • Chang believes that the monthly challenges, which combine writing, photography, and fitness, are beneficial for community engagement and personal growth.
  • She encourages writers to use their collections of "Self" stories to enhance their online presence on Medium, suggesting that these stories can serve as a meaningful representation of their identities.
  • The editor's enthusiasm for creating and participating in these challenges indicates her commitment to nurturing a vibrant and creative community on the platform.
Photo of the author, by Natalie J. McMillan, photographer

Photography, Fitness, Nature, Self

About the Editor: “Self” Challenge

Mary Chang’s Six Word Photo Stories: “Self”

This January, I challenged writers to capture photos that feature themselves to start off the new year. I asked them, “tell me what makes you shine, spark, laugh, play, create, and empower — the real you.” It was a beautiful way to get to know the writers through this publication and I’m grateful to writers for sharing themselves this month and publishing with Six Word Photo Story Challenge.

A few of the writers got hooked on the January “Self” challenge and visited nostalgia lane like Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, who published several “Self” stories, and others made their own “Who Am I Bio” by compiling their six word photo “Self” stories, like adventurer Anne Bonfert.

This is a collection of my own “Self” challenge stories — a quick glimpse into the editor behind this addictive publication and the person I am through photos and stories on fitness, inspiration, perseverance, and play.

If you’re new to Medium or this publication, the stories will give you an idea of what I’m looking for in terms of layout and formatting.

If you know me in person or here on Medium, you’ll know that I love creating monthly challenges through writing, photography, and fitness!

Writers, feel free to create your own collection of “Self” stories and add them to your bio on “About Me Stories”, your personal bio, or pin them to your profile page.

Stay tuned for the February challenge, which will be published Tues, Feb 1, 2022!

About the Editor

Mary Chang is an award-winning short story fiction writer, memoir writer, blogger, and editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication — inspired by her original 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge writing prompt (2021) on Medium.

She’s also a parent, fitness enthusiast, snaps a good photo sometimes — and loves creating monthly challenges!

Read her blog at www.marychangstorywriter.com.

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