I’m borrowing an idea from one of my favorite agent blogs. On August 22, Rachelle Gardner asked her readers to submit memoirs of six words. Yes, that’s correct. Six words. She’s received a whopping 212 responses and they keep coming in.
At first glance you’d think the assignment was next to impossible. We’re known for using lots of words to describe who we are, what we feel, where we’ve been, where we’re going. The genius of this exercise is in its simplicity. Once you strip away all the garbage (i.e., memories, hurts, fears, regrets), you’re faced with the core essence of who you are. You may come up with a few different six-word combinations – and that’s okay. Keep going back to the one that resonates.
Please post your six-word memoir here. It’s a great exercise to get you thinking about what’s important and true in your life. Plus I’d love to get to know you in this meaningful way.
Here’s mine: Workaholic saved by mountains and writing.
If you’re curious, check out Rachelle’s blog and the many memoirs posted there.
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