Boy Makes a Splash at Sunset

Summary

Mary Chang, the editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication, invites readers to participate in the "Shine!" summer story challenge, celebrating moments that make them shine, with a deadline of August 31, 2022.

Abstract

The website content introduces the "Shine!" Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge, an initiative by Mary Chang, who also edits the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication on Medium. The challenge encourages participants to capture a photo that represents the theme "Shine!" and to accompany it with a six-word story. This prompt is inspired by the joy and compliments shared between Mary and her son, emphasizing the beauty of simple, heartfelt moments. The challenge is open for submissions until noon on August 31, 2022, and is supported by editors Ellie Jacobson, Sandi Parsons, and Vidya Sury. Participants are also directed to submission guidelines for those interested in becoming writers for the publication.

Opinions

The author expresses that her son is a source of joy and pride, considering him the best kid on Earth and himself complimenting her as the best mom in the world.
The greatest compliment one can receive is acknowledged as something that can make a person "shine," with the author sharing her personal experience of such a moment.
The "Shine!" challenge is presented as an opportunity for participants to reflect on and share their own experiences that bring light and happiness into their lives.
The editors, including the author, are excited and look forward to reading the stories that will be submitted as part of the challenge.
Mary Chang is portrayed as a multifaceted individual with a passion for writing, parenting, fitness, and photography, and she is driven by the desire to encourage others to shine through her work.

Son makes me shine every day.

He’s the best kid on Earth. Sometimes, he tells me,

“You’re the best mom in the world.”

Best compliment — ever. Summer beach days don’t get better than that. What’s one of the greatest compliments you’ve received? Did it make you shine? Let me know in the comments, or submit your own “Shine!” story.

What’s your “Shine!” story? Can you portray the meaning of Shine!, take a photo of it, and tell a story about your experience in six words? See details and rules below if you’d like to submit a story to participate.

The Summer “Shine” Challenge is open for submissions from July 2 and closes Wed August 31, 2022, at NOON, PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.

Special thanks to Ellie Jacobson, Sandi Parsons, and Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, for being editors for the “Shine!” Challenge and for joining me on this journey. We’re looking forward to reading your stories for this beautiful prompt.

If you’d like to be added as a writer to this publication, please see our Submission Guidelines.

About the Writer

Mary Chang is the 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 writer, parent, and fitness enthusiast who takes a good photo sometimes — and loves creating monthly challenges.

Fueled by cartwheels, laughter, and encouraging people to shine. Read her blog at www.marychangstorywriter.com

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