Photography, Nature, Writing Challenge
Tree Talk, a 6-Word Photo Story
Six Word Photo Story Summer Challenge
Dead tree talking — heart to bark.
This story was inspired by K. Barrett, Editor of For Awe and Amanda Wilson for her soul-deep sentiments take on this challenge.
Whenever I see deadwood, I stop and look — in awe. Beauty never dies in a tree.
Sometimes, I explore the branches and bark with my fingertips, then bring my palm to my heart, close my eyes and wonder how this miraculous sculpture — just is. It has soul — nature answers me.
The 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge continues! Are you hooked on this challenge? Me too! Can you tell a story in six words inspired by a photograph that you took yourself? Tag — you’re it!
Thank you to all the writers who have participated. This 4th round of the challenge includes stories that are either funny, scary, odd, bookish, or foodie. I loved Jeff Ehren’s haiku-inspired response to this writing prompt — clever!
Please show your support through your reads, claps, and comments on our writers’ 6-word photo stories below!
This article includes links to the 6-Word Photo Stories of the FOURTH ROUND of participants of the Summer Challenge.
This article below includes links to the 6-Word Photo Stories of the 3RD ROUND of participants of the Summer Challenge.
This article below includes links to the 6-Word Photo Stories of the 2ND ROUND of participants of the Summer Challenge.
This article below includes links to the 6-Word Photo Stories of the 1ST ROUND of participants of the Summer Challenge.
Below is the ORIGINAL article and rules of the 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge.
Remember to tag me, Mary Chang Story Writer and post the link below. This will notify me that you wrote a story and remind me to clap 50x for you! Stories can be about summer or any topic of your choice and must be published in July or August 2021 (because it’s summertime in my part of the globe!)
This is a writing prompt created by Mary Chang Story Writer. Tag…you’re it!
Writers: If you’ve written more than one 6-Word Photo Story, I’ve posted the link to the first story you published in either this article “Tree Talk” (4th round), “Splash” (3rd round), my Paddleboard Reflections article (2nd round), or my Lake Headstand article (1st round).
Feel free to link your other 6-word photo stories to the first story you published or any new stories you publish onto your own profile or list. Readers can check them out while we spread the word about the 6-Word Photo Story Summer Challenge and foster our writing community!
Thank you to the following participating writers to date:
First round: Ching Ching, Bingz Huang, Susan Alison, Rosalind Pagan, Stephanie Gruner Buckley, Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh, Melanie J., Sandi Parsons, Kristina God, Kristina Segarra, Valerie Delzer, Carlos Garbiras, Cindy Shore Smith, Rubaiyat Rahman
Second round: pockett dessert, Mary DeVries, Michael Burg, MD (AKA Medium Michael Burg), Jaylee Reign, Diana Lotti, Will Hull, Barbara Dalton, Robin du Plessis, Penny Grubb, Amanda Wilson, Susan Foster,Sadie Seroxcat.
Third round: Karen Schwartz , Marianne Sherret, Dennett, K. Barrett, Barbara Dalton, Kris Bedenian, Glad Doggett, Paul Mansfield.
Fourth round: Rusty Alderson, Jupiter Grant, Jeff Ehren, TC Hails, I. Trudie Palmer, Christopher Robin, Kasey Sparks, Dave Logan, Kim Zuch.
If I missed any participating writers, please let me know!
About the Author
Mary Chang is an award-winning short story fiction writer, memoir writer, and blogger. She’s also a parent, fitness enthusiast and takes a good photo once in a while.
Fueled by cartwheels, laughter, and encouraging people to shine. Read her blog at www.marychangstorywriter.com.
