Headstand & the Boy at the Beach

Summary

The website content describes a photography challenge focused on the theme of "Self," with submissions open from January 4 to January 31, 2021, led by Mary Chang Story Writer, who also provides formatting guidelines and inspiration for participants.

Abstract

The undefined website presents the January edition of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge, an initiative curated by Mary Chang, the editor of the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication. This challenge invites participants to tell a story in just six words, accompanied by a photograph they have taken, with the theme for January being "Self." The website includes anecdotal background about a playful interaction between a boy and a woman performing a headstand at the beach, emphasizing the joy and spontaneity that can be captured in such stories. The challenge is open for submissions until January 31, 2021, and participants are encouraged to adhere to specific formatting guidelines to ensure timely publication. Mary Chang, a writer, parent, and fitness enthusiast, aims to inspire creativity and self-expression through this monthly challenge.

Opinions

The author, Mary Chang, values the power of brevity in storytelling, as evidenced by the six-word story format.
There is an emphasis on the importance of formatting and editing in the submission process, with a hint provided to streamline the process for previous contributors.
The playful and interactive nature of the photo session, with a boy attempting to distract the author, suggests a belief in the value of human connection and the authenticity it brings to creative work.
The challenge's theme, "Self," encourages introspection and personal expression through photography and concise writing.
The author's personal motto, "Fueled by cartwheels, laughter, and encouraging people to shine," conveys a positive and motivational outlook, reflecting the spirit of the challenge.

Boy makes faces at upside-down lady.

The boy in the background tried his best to distract me and topple me over during the photo session. I laughed with him, got wobbly but the boy's playmate aka photographer managed to get these shots in between giggles before I fell down.

Laugh like nobody’s watching.

Can you tell a story in six words inspired by a photo taken by yourself?

If you’d like to submit to the Six Word Photo Story Challenge and participate in January’s “Self” Challenge, see full details and rules below.

The January “Self” challenge is open for submissions from Tues, January 4, and closes Mon, January 31, 2021, at NOON, PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.

NOTE: Stories not formatted correctly or that require edits will delay publication or may not be accepted. Formatting guidelines are unique to this publication — please read them thoroughly.

Formatting hint: If you’ve already published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication, view your last story published on this publication, and use it as a template. Copy the entire photo and story (by going into the edit mode) and paste it into a new story. Then edit that newly pasted story and create a new story and replace the pasted photo with a new photo for the new story.

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

Photography, Headstand, Writing Prompt

Headstand & Boy at the Beach

January Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Self”

Boy makes faces at upside-down lady.

Show Yourself: January Prompt

January Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Self”

About the Writer