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12th October 2018 by Wordcraft

A story in a tweet?

There is a bit of old writing lore that tells of how Ernest Hemmingway – a master of the art of the short (as well as the long) story – was asked if it was possible to write a story in just six words. He responded, they say, with the following:

For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

Six words that pack an emotional punch, and conjure up a moving narrative in the readers mind. Truly a masterclass in writing efficiency… even if the words weren’t really Hemmingway’s.

If it’s possible to tell a story in six words, imagine what could be done in a tweet. This article from copyblogger describes some of the ways you can leverage the full benefit of those 140 characters as a storytelling medium.

If Don Draper Tweeted: The 27 Copywriting Formulas That Will Drive Clicks and Engagement on Social Media

 

 

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