An exciting day in the publication journey for Six Word Wonder. The book has a cover! My aim was for the cover to be minimal. After all, every six word wonder is by definition brief and simple. I chose red to give a pop of colour, and to hint at the mixture of dark and … Read more

1. Use only Six Words Six words is the basic rule of the form! Much of the joy of writing a six word story is trying to fit it into the six word straight-jacket. But it’s surprising how difficult it can be to stick to the rules. I encourage contraction, like saying ‘They’re’ rather than … Read more

Little Titch itched his itchy itch. – He hugged until her bones cracked. – Chemical toilet. No paper. £225 ticket. – Beauty’s skin deep? Let’s find out! – Teachers pet. Uses classroom litter tray. – How cold she became by morning. – No earthly way. But I’ll try. – The face in the mirror smiled … Read more

In six words, all kinds of worlds and emotions get played out.  Here’s a few of mine… God returns on Sunday. “Everything’s closed!” – Her father’s her half-sister’s son. – Need bigger shed! Dragon egg hatched. – I looked up from basket to guillotine. – Auditioned for lead guitar. Got bass. – Only the king … Read more

There is much wonder and magic in a six word story.  Some are poignant,  some entertaining and some strangely affecting. In my six were stories I draw from all genres from thriller through to romance, humour and everything in between.  Have fun.   Danced to the cliffs. Sighed. Jumped.   Dragon slain. Damsel rescued. Still … Read more

One of the beauties of the six word story, you can set yourself a challenge and try and fulfil it. At the same time, you will hopefully delight your readers. Here you will find one such challenge. My constraint? 26 entertaining episodes using each letter of the alphabet and only that letter to tell the … Read more