Explore the Six Word Wonder archive: a minimalist collection of six-word stories, memoirs, poems and flash fiction by Doug Weller and contributors. Read tiny stories with huge impact, discover new favourites, and enter the Six Word Wonder Contest.
Possibly the most famous character to obsess over six word stories is Doctor Who Doctor Who and six word stories are a surprisingly perfect match. The concept has appeared in not one, not two, but three episodes of the show From the Doctor’s tragic nod to Hemingway to the chilling political line that helped destroy … Read more
Calico Rae: The Twisted Towers New Book Release for Middle Grade Readers Move over Bilbo, Lyra, and Harry—there’s a new fantasy hero in town! Calico’s summer turns from bad to worse when she accidentally comes face-to-face with a deadly, wild leopard! Instead of becoming lunch, she discovers a magical power to control him. But when … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Doug Weller Email: contact@dougweller.net Website: dougweller.net/contest Can You Tell a Story in Only Six Words? Los Angeles Author Launches Global Search for 2026 “Six Word Wonder” LOS ANGELES, CA — April 20, 2026 — Doug Weller, the Los Angeles-based author and creator of the acclaimed Six Word Wonder series, has officially … Read more
Take some time to enjoy Hemingway’s Typewriter – Every click of the “Return” key pulls a fresh six word story from our archive. What will you discover?
Six Word Kids Writing Lab – Master the art of the 6-word story. Perfect for classrooms, home-schooling, and young authors. No login required.
Here’s 10 ways to increase your chance of winning the six word writing contest.
Microfiction, also known as flash fiction or short-short stories, is a genre of literature that consists of extremely brief stories, typically ranging from six words to 1,000 words in length.
For valentine’s day, here are 33 new six word love stories and memoirs.
