- Six-word memoirs seemed to be the perfect way to have our students be part of an all-school writing project. Here’s how it happened. Start with a committee of believers. I put out an all-call to teachers, welcoming anyone who wanted to be involved in our project. Many teachers answered the call, and each one was passionate about student.
- In settings such as in boardrooms, classrooms, staff retreats, and conferences, Six-Word Memoirs® is a simple concept that’s become an effective tool to spark conversation, crystalize goals, and boil anything down to its core. Larry Smith has spoken at conferences across the world and led workshops in companies such as ESPN, Levi’s, Dell, JPMorganChase, and Shutterfly, as well as at schools.
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Six-word memoirs are a brilliant way to write your story, process emotions, express yourself and interpret your world. Here's more on the art of telling your story. Six-Word Memoirs is an easy, inspirational entry point for all students.”. Meg Krause, Riverdale Country School.
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Rollins College Six-Word Memoirs
Can you share the story of your semester in 6 words?Thanks to author Larry Smith (who was inspired by Earnest Hemingway), the Six-Word Memoir has become a literary exercise in storytelling and a global phenomenon. Millions have shared their 6-word stories online at https://www.sixwordmemoirs.com/ and many more have read and appreciated them.
This semester, the Office of Religious Life, the Rollins English Department, and the Olin Library are joining the movement and calling for creative submissions of 'Six-Word Memoirs' that reflect YOUR personal Fall 2020 semester experience. All entries will be posted to this online collection, reviewed by a panel of readers, and considered for special recognition and prizes! If you're looking for inspiration, check out the New York Time's recent onion piece about 'The Pandemic in Six-Word Memoirs.'
Have more than just words to express?Great! We encourage you to submit an audio recording, a video clip, and visual images or art alongside your Six-Word Memoir. So get creative and think big.
When you're ready, you can set up your unique login credentials and SUBMIT YOUR SIX-WORD MEMOIR HERE!
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I am lonely, but I'm comfortable.
Sarah Bennefield
Broken friendships, broken classes, Broken WiFi
Gillian Faircloth
Is this experience our new normal?
Gillian Faircloth
Lost all breaks, assigned more work.
Daniela Golob
Error connecting, please try again later.
Annabel Gould
Connecting people with ebooks and videos!
Jonathan H. Harwell
Loving you is never socially distanced
Barbara Hughes
And still, time is passing, passing.
Taylor Ingrassia
This mask has become sewn on.
Taylor Ingrassia
Physically I'm fine, emotionally I'm bruised.
Ava Kelley
WANTED a vacation, GOT A PANDEMIC
Angelina Khourisader
Year of sacrificing happy for healthy.
Julia Knight
Election paranoia leads to numbing dissociation.
Josh Lefkowitz
Sixteen years of basketball ends here.
Rachel Lia