Esteemed micro-writers, creative minds, and avid readers of minutiae,
After a microscopic amount of anticipation, the moment we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. It is with excitement and delight that we announce the winner of the 4th Annual Six Word Wonder writing contest.
All of the shortlist including the winner are included in a special anthology publication – Six Word Wonders.
Stop press: For a limited time, five books in the Six Word Wonder series are FREE in e-book.
A Celebration of Microfiction: Now, to unveiling this year’s Six Word Wonder
Amidst a sea of exceptional talent and captivating narratives, one micro-fiction masterpiece rose to claim the title of Six Word Wonder 2024
We narrowed thousands of stories, poems, memoirs, and jokes down to a final four. These talented writers earned a special place of honor in this year’s anthology:
Best Six Word Wonder – Story – Bentley Brock.
Best Six Word Wonder – Poem – Samiksha Ransom
Best Six Word Wonder – Memoir – Willow Flame
Best Six Word Wonder – Joke – Ali Ruiz Vázquez
And the overall winner is – Bentley Brock.
Congratulations, Bentley Brock – Six Word Wonder 2024
Your ability to craft a miniature compelling narrative within the constraints of micro-fiction is truly remarkable, and your victory is a testament to your talent and dedication to the craft of micro-storytelling. As the champion of the 4th Annual Six Word Wonder writing contest, you have earned not only the pocket-sized prestigious title of Six Word Wonder but also a petite and well deserved prize of $100!
Honoring the Shortlisters: A Showcase of Talent
But the celebration doesn’t end there! We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the shortlisted authors whose exceptional works have left an indelible mark on our contest. Each of you has demonstrated extraordinary creativity and skill, and we are proud to showcase your talent in the Six Word Wonder contest.
Introducing Six Word Wonders – the 2024 Anthology: Own a Piece of Literary Excellence
Don’t miss your chance to own a copy of Six Word Wonders. The book includes the entire shortlist, including the winning Wonder! Immerse yourself in the captivating worlds crafted by these talented authors, and support the literary community by purchasing your copy today! Available in e-book, Paperback and Hardback.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We extend our deepest gratitude to all the entrants who contributed their talent and passion to this year’s contest. Your stories have enriched our contest and inspired readers around the world.
Join Us in Celebration
Please join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our winner and all the talented shortlisters. Let us continue to champion creativity and storytelling in all its forms. Although we’d love it if you considered buying the beautifully presented book, you can also read many of the entries to this year’s contest here.
Limited time: Free Six Word Wonder series offer!
For a limited time only, enjoy special launch pricing on the anthology. Plus, as a special bonus, other books in the series will be available for free for the next 5 days! Don’t delay—grab your copy now before this offer expires!
And to celebrate the contest winner, there is a flash sale for the previous books in the Six Word Wonder series. Every one is free right now as an e-book on Amazon!
That’s five books for free!
You can find the Six Word Wonder series here.
The 2025 Six Word Wonder Contest Is Coming Soon!
Get ready to unleash your creativity—the 2025 Six Word Wonder writing contest will be opening its doors soon! Stay tuned for announcements and updates on how to participate in the next edition of our prestigious contest.
What is the Six Word Wonder contest?
The Six Word Wonder contest aims to celebrate and promote the format of poetry, stories, memoirs, and jokes, written in only six words. First made famous by the apocryphal story of Hemmingway’s “For Sale: Baby Shoes. Never Worn.”
The craft of writing a Six Word Wonder encourages people to value brevity and emotional punch in their creative writing.
The contest is judged blind, purely on the merits of the entry. The winner receives $100, and all shortlisted stories get published.
You can find out more about Six Word Wonders here.
I just my soft cover in the mail today, and the content inside is all from the 2023 edition. My mother ordered the kindle version and it was the 2024. My copy has the same cover as hers but the inside is all last years.
Hi Chris. I’m so sorry. It seems there was a glitch with the first run of the soft copy – it’s fixed now – I think Hard copy and Kindle were fine. If you email me at contact@dougweller.net I’ll get you a revised copy sent free of charge.
Who knows? Maybe this version will be worth millions in years to come!