Six Word Story Every Day (SWSED) was created by the designer Anne Ulku, and the writer Van Horgen, in 2010, when they created a daily storytelling exploration through language and typography. It was inspired by the work Ernest Hemingway regarded as his greatest: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”
All 365 stories have been archived here: sixwordstoryeveryday.blogspot.com and on Flickr
The creative community keeps SWSED alive by giving to other designers the opportunity to create their own stories.View and enjoy some excellent works here.
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Children don’t even celebrate birthdays anymore. Writer/Designer: Damien W. Green |
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The days I had with you. Writer: inspired by Kings of Convenience Designer: Dave Foster |
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One for all. All for one. Writer/Designer: Erik Brandt |
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One of you shall unfriend me. Writer/Designer: Erik Brandt & Elisabeth Workman |
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Got too drunk, awoke with pig. Writer: Jonathan Saxby Designer: Alister Buss |
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The paper killed my pet rock. Writer/Designer: David Schwen |
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Eating the last sandwich on earth. Writer: Betsy Collins Designer: Sergio Monterrubio |
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Kerning can make all the difference. Writer/Designer: Stephen Floyd |
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Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Writer: inspired by Brett Gurewitz Designer: Simon Ålander |
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More impossible than staying? Leaving. Sigh. Writer: Kate O’Reilly Designer: Jeffrey Martin |
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So this wasn’t a theme party? Writer: Mike Derus Designer: Anne Ulku |
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Find safety in vogue. Just copy. Writer/Designer: Terry Dee |
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Gods are restricted in this economy. Writer: Paul Lovasco Designer: Liz Noftle |
For more info: Six Word Story Every Day