Six Word Story examples
10 lessons on how to write better six word stories.
Six Word Story Archive
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.
Doctor Who and the Six Word Story: The Best Six-Word Stories in the Whoniverse
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 by Doug Weller
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
Six Word Wonder 2026 Contest Press Release
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
The Six Word Story Archive – Hemingway’s Typewriter
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?
The Six Word Kids Writing Lab – Story Playground
Six Word Kids Writing Lab – Master the art of the 6-word story. Perfect for classrooms, home-schooling, and young authors. No login required.
Ten Ways to Increase Your Chance of Winning the Six Word Wonder Contest
Here’s 10 ways to increase your chance of winning the six word writing contest.
How to Write 100% Amazing Microfiction: A Beginners Guide
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.
