Manic Monday - Snap

Posted: Monday, April 09, 2007 by Travis Cody in
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Welcome to yet another Manic Monday with Mo. Today's theme is Snap. Don't forget to check with Morgen at It's A Blog Eat Blog World.

Earlier in the week I got a chance to participate in a neat writing exercise. The idea was to develop six word stories. I came up with three that I posted on Saturday.

I thought that this format would be fun to combine with today's Manic Monday word. So here I present my six letter Snap stories.


"Not while I'm working," he snapped.

She sees them together and snaps.

Metal caskets arrive.
Troops snap to.

Snapping, his fist connected.
She fled.

Rope swings.
Creaking wood.
Branch snaps.

Blooming snapdragons.
Heart-broken, he turns away.

Big lead.
Snap throw.
Picked off.

Blind date.
Snap appraisal.
Hooked up.

Tires screech.
A scream.
Neck snaps.

32 comments:

  1. Terra Shield says:
    08 April, 2007 22:33

    Looks like you have a natural talent for six words stories... :) they're cool

  1. Janna says:
    08 April, 2007 22:56

    Wow, the last one is very powerful. Excellent. Wow.

    I cringed when I read the one about "His fist connected, She fled..." Yikes. It's good writing, in the sense that it effectively conjures up a very uncomfortable image. (And probably some bad memories for people who've endured domestic abuse).

    You are, as always, an effective wordsmith.
    Good job.

  1. Desert Songbird says:
    08 April, 2007 23:11

    I'll tell you what I told Mo: Snap out of it! (teehee!)

    Come by and see my MM post - I think you'll like it.

  1. Gattina says:
    08 April, 2007 23:34

    Thanks, was a good exercise to improve my vocabulary !

  1. John Holland says:
    08 April, 2007 23:53

    Very good short (really short) stories. I haven't come up with anything for snap yet, but I still have time.

  1. Lizza says:
    09 April, 2007 01:59

    Good ones, Trav! My favorites here are:

    Rope swings.
    Creaking wood.
    Branch snaps.

    and

    Tires screech.
    A scream.
    Neck snaps.

    The imagery is spooky, but fascinating.

  1. Anonymous says:
    09 April, 2007 04:02

    This six word story thing rocks.

    See I can do it too!

    Crap, I did it two times.

    Well hell, I did it Thrice.

    Crap, Just where do I end?

    I had better stop here now.

    Later Y'all

  1. Vinny "Bond" Marini says:
    09 April, 2007 05:08

    TRAVIS:
    Nice way to combine two exercises...Excellent.

  1. Vinny "Bond" Marini says:
    09 April, 2007 05:08

    TRAVIS:
    Nice way to combine two exercises...Excellent.

  1. Mags says:
    09 April, 2007 05:25

    Great job on the 6 word stories Trav!

  1. Durward Discussion says:
    09 April, 2007 05:38

    two memes
    at one time
    great!

  1. Liz Hill says:
    09 April, 2007 06:22

    My favorite from a writer's perspective is "his fist connected she fled" --excellent writing jmust for the reason it made Janna cringe. Very evocative.

    My favorite from a reader's perspective is the last one--there are so many reasons for 'neck snaps'---lots of story there

    So glad you are having this much fun with this.

    Thanks for the help

    Smooch

  1. Lisa Ryan says:
    09 April, 2007 07:18

    my favs?
    rope swing
    blind date

  1. Schmoop says:
    09 April, 2007 08:26

    He snapped his finger.
    She laughed.

    Cheers!!

  1. Mo and The Purries says:
    09 April, 2007 08:42

    You do have a great talent for these mini-stories!
    How funny is it that you & I both came up with several six word stories in relation to snap?!?!

    Two snaps up!

  1. Sandee says:
    09 April, 2007 09:09

    Great job Travis. You have a way with words that's really snappy!

  1. Danielle says:
    09 April, 2007 09:29

    My favorite...
    Blooming snapdragons.
    Heart-broken, he turns away.
    These six word stories are so addictive for us writers.
    Happy MM
    Be well and enjoy the day

  1. Anonymous says:
    09 April, 2007 12:26

    wow who knew six words could create such strong visual imagery

  1. Kimberley Robinson says:
    09 April, 2007 14:40

    Great excercise. You know your good when you can make a few words, paint a total picture.

  1. Jeff Roberts says:
    09 April, 2007 15:15

    Good stuff! Sorry I've been a stranger but I've been a bit obsessed with the new PC. Or should I say I've been busy in PHOENIX?

  1. Anndi says:
    09 April, 2007 15:27

    caskets.. troops.. strikes a chord with me today..

  1. Travis Cody says:
    09 April, 2007 17:13

    Terra: They are fun, but it's also tough trying to make the words tell complete stories.

    Janna: I really enjoyed this exercise, because it reinforces the lesson of economy with language. You really can get your point across with fewer words.

    Songbird: But it's fun!! Oh, alright...maybe.

    Gattina: Glad you stopped by!

    John: Thanks.

    Lizza: Spooky and slightly morbid.

    Meloncutter: LOL! Thanks for cruising by.

  1. Travis Cody says:
    09 April, 2007 17:17

    V: Thanks dude.

    Mags: I just can't seem to stop myself.

    Jamie: Efficiency and economy!

    Turn: I think the more exercises I can do, the more chance I have to grow and correct some problems with some of my current longer work.

    Lisa: It's fun and addictive, isn't it?

    Matt: Hey meat man! How's the colon?

    Mo: Hilarious! My biggest problem was stopping!

  1. Travis Cody says:
    09 April, 2007 17:21

    Comedy: Snappy - heehee!

    Danielle: Very addictive, and I think I conquered the urge to turn them into poems.

    Deb: I know.

    Robinson: I hope I rose to the challenge.

    Jeff: LOL. Phoenix! Has it exploded yet?

    Ann: Did the same with me too yesterday.

  1. crpitt says:
    09 April, 2007 17:58

    That was a right good read!

  1. Liz Hill says:
    09 April, 2007 18:41

    So much fun to share this with you my writing buddy--
    as always Thanks

  1. Crazy Working Mom says:
    09 April, 2007 19:53

    Metal caskets arrive.
    Troops snap to.

    My favorite!
    Great job, Trav!

  1. Julie says:
    09 April, 2007 20:12

    Wow.....to create such vivid images in so few words is such a talent.

    Great post Travis!

  1. Amazing Gracie says:
    10 April, 2007 00:48

    These are really neat! No, I won't carry on the theme but they're catchy, for sure.

  1. TopChamp says:
    10 April, 2007 08:48

    the last one made me shudder.

  1. Foofa says:
    10 April, 2007 10:51

    great six word stories! I liked the one about snapdragons. I know, I'm a day late.

  1. Travis Cody says:
    10 April, 2007 18:34

    Claire: Glad you enjoyed it.

    Turn: Smooch!

    CWM: Thanks!

    Julie: Awwww shucks.

    Gracie: C'mon! Give it a try!

    TC: That one is chilling.

    Natalie: Glad you could make it over!

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