First of all, welcome back to the quill and parchment club! Nice to know the lure of writing has snagged you again, Andrei. Hope the move has gone well.
The challenge of 5 words feels VERY daunting. I’ll play with it but Hemingway’s bar is very high.
I’ve had a weird dry spell … using the 50 and 100 worders to get myself back on the horse.
Happy writing! I know, it’s way harder than it sounds, but thankfully one can write dozens of such little stories over a week, so it’s not that hard to see progress. Loved your return to writing this past week.
The great power of words, amazing stories in few letters. The first, is the one I like the most, there's no bigger enemy than ourselves... Hope you new house is as comfortable as you deserve, and that you've found your inspiration again. 😊
All are pretty good, Andrei. But my favorite two are:
Privacy
Don’t come in. I’m dying.
Consequences
Since you died, it’s rained.
Fantastic! Because Hemingway is Hemingway, it's hard to have one's boot on his neck; but you managed to grab him by the beard and give his head a nice shake.
My wife remarked the same thing. In my defense, I wrote all these stories without a title at first, and I believe they work like that. The titles add nothing essential to most, if not all, of them. But I get your point that it is, to a certain extent, cheating 😅
I didn't mean to imply that you were cheating! Your titles are very short. My point was to illustrate someone chose to get around the restrictions of flash by effectively telling the bulk of the story in the title.
Thanks so much, my friend! And the move went pretty well. Huge hassle, as expected, but we mostly got it over with pretty quickly. Still have some stuff left to transport from Bucharest, but it will be finito by the end of the month.
I haven't read too much of Hemingway, but I will say that you attempting to write 5 words inspired me to try it. I came up with 5 prompts that have 5 words each...and now my brain hurts a little. Thank you writing this and also for the slightly painful brain growth!
Will probably do an unplanned post later with said prompts.
Damn it, Andrei, why must you writing inspiring things?!?😉 (Keep it up, but only after you feel more rested from the move, my friend)
😂😂 ahh, sorry and not sorry for the brain hurts. And don’t worry, I’m back to writing, so will be publishing more consistently over the coming weeks. Thank you for checking this one out!
Although I've read quite a bit of Hemingway, and have been influenced by him, I never really thought the baby shoes thing was all that hot. As for yours, Andrei, I really enjoyed Interior Designer Wanted, and Consequences. Oh, and Unbirthday, too. That one got me.
First of all, welcome back to the quill and parchment club! Nice to know the lure of writing has snagged you again, Andrei. Hope the move has gone well.
The challenge of 5 words feels VERY daunting. I’ll play with it but Hemingway’s bar is very high.
I’ve had a weird dry spell … using the 50 and 100 worders to get myself back on the horse.
Happy writing ✍️
Happy writing! I know, it’s way harder than it sounds, but thankfully one can write dozens of such little stories over a week, so it’s not that hard to see progress. Loved your return to writing this past week.
I am just in from grass cutting and potager tidying ... I've earned myself some time with a notebook and some ideas. Thanks for the encouragement
He. She. Stone unreturned. Again.
Corpse Hemingway can't write. Victory.
😉😉
The great power of words, amazing stories in few letters. The first, is the one I like the most, there's no bigger enemy than ourselves... Hope you new house is as comfortable as you deserve, and that you've found your inspiration again. 😊
❤️❤️❤️ I have, for sure. You’ll see much more from me soon, Sara.
All are pretty good, Andrei. But my favorite two are:
Privacy
Don’t come in. I’m dying.
Consequences
Since you died, it’s rained.
Fantastic! Because Hemingway is Hemingway, it's hard to have one's boot on his neck; but you managed to grab him by the beard and give his head a nice shake.
Haha, thanks Alex! That means a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to read. Goddamned Hemingway and his goddamned beard!
I'm with you! :)
Good!
My time at Stratton Oakmont (The Wolf Of Wall Street) https://open.substack.com/pub/michael880/p/another-chapter-from-can-i-have-your?r=3b6pw1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Dad’s Broken Promise hits hard! Awesome.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The other brilliant thing about Hemingway's story is that it didn't need a title...
I know someone who wrote a very short flash story (10 or 20 words) with a title that was four times longer than the story... Cheating!
My wife remarked the same thing. In my defense, I wrote all these stories without a title at first, and I believe they work like that. The titles add nothing essential to most, if not all, of them. But I get your point that it is, to a certain extent, cheating 😅
I didn't mean to imply that you were cheating! Your titles are very short. My point was to illustrate someone chose to get around the restrictions of flash by effectively telling the bulk of the story in the title.
Bravo. I very much enjoyed this Andrei.
Here's my attempt at a 5 word story: Rickshaw Driver Wanted - Happiness Calling.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Baba! Great story.
Privacy and Consequences pierced my heart. Lovely! 👏
Much appreciated 🙏🙏
I think you’re onto something with “Unbirthday.” 💙
Oh, thanks, Amie! ❤️
I enjoyed this. Didn’t know you. I do now. (It’s nine words, damn.)
Love it! Nice to meet you, Silvio.
Likewise, Andrei.
Very impressive, Andrei! I don't think I could ever manage something like this.
I think "Consequences" is my favourite here.
Thanks so much, my friend! And the move went pretty well. Huge hassle, as expected, but we mostly got it over with pretty quickly. Still have some stuff left to transport from Bucharest, but it will be finito by the end of the month.
Good to hear! Always an epic task.
PS hope the move has all gone ok.
I haven't read too much of Hemingway, but I will say that you attempting to write 5 words inspired me to try it. I came up with 5 prompts that have 5 words each...and now my brain hurts a little. Thank you writing this and also for the slightly painful brain growth!
Will probably do an unplanned post later with said prompts.
Damn it, Andrei, why must you writing inspiring things?!?😉 (Keep it up, but only after you feel more rested from the move, my friend)
😂😂 ahh, sorry and not sorry for the brain hurts. And don’t worry, I’m back to writing, so will be publishing more consistently over the coming weeks. Thank you for checking this one out!
Although I've read quite a bit of Hemingway, and have been influenced by him, I never really thought the baby shoes thing was all that hot. As for yours, Andrei, I really enjoyed Interior Designer Wanted, and Consequences. Oh, and Unbirthday, too. That one got me.
Thank you for reading, Victor! To each their own. I quite like Baby Shoes.
The loan denied one is very good! These things are hard. I just did a 200 words story for a Punk Noir submission and all I can say is: cut, cut, cut!
Yeah, and that’s always heartbreaking. Thanks for the kind words. That one is my favourite too, I think!