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Six Word Wonder
A collection of over five hundred stories, each one exactly six words long. Some stories are funny, some poetic, some vulgar, and some are a little disturbing. Each story has been lovingly crafted to amuse and entertain you in six words.
Six Word Wonder is a social media sensation, with over 10,000 followers on Instagram @sixwordwonder
Now, for the first time, Doug brings his best tiny stories together in one collection.
Unlocking the cage, she stepped out.
Cupid. Tomorrow, aim for his head.
Home alone, but toilet just flushed.
Baby loves whining. Mother loves wine.
…reader. I’m a very gifted mind…
I poured two glasses… then remembered.
Take a moment out of your hectic schedule to enjoy a Six Word Wonder.
Six Word Wonder is a social media sensation, with over 10,000 followers on Instagram @sixwordwonder
Now, for the first time, Doug brings his best tiny stories together in one collection.
Unlocking the cage, she stepped out.
Cupid. Tomorrow, aim for his head.
Home alone, but toilet just flushed.
Baby loves whining. Mother loves wine.
…reader. I’m a very gifted mind…
I poured two glasses… then remembered.
Take a moment out of your hectic schedule to enjoy a Six Word Wonder.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2020
About the author
Doug Weller
9 books26 followersDoug Weller is a story writer and creator of the Six Word Wonder
Learn more at https://dougweller.net
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June 19, 2020
A book for anyone who delights in words and the depth and scope language brings to stories, humour or advertisements.
Known by most and used in the introduction here, a six-word story often attributed to Hemingway but never substantiated.
“For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”
Brevity says more than a 100 words. Poignant as we know the for sale columns and often question the sellers motives and honesty to describing the item.
In these six-words we are broken and wish we’d never seen the ad as we imagine and shares stranger’s grief.
So I was delighted to read a whole book given over to this means of communication.
The book is a brilliant source for re-focusing and taking your mind off more depressing items. Clever word play, comic inferences and deeper meanings to the initial words presented.
I think with every read you’ll see something new and either spend time off thinking about just six little words or personal memories they prompt.
Just a taster:
“He forgot he had dementia. Daily.”
“Ear in envelope. Now he’d listen.”
“Your presence means my continued absence.”
“Rode without stabilisers. Walks with crutches.”
“Sued the airline. Lost my case.”
“Forgot the alphabet. Don’t know why.”
What I especially liked at the end was the encouragement to try your own six-word craft.
So here I go; wonder if I could ever do a book review in just six-words.
Read with anticipation. You will too.
Known by most and used in the introduction here, a six-word story often attributed to Hemingway but never substantiated.
“For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”
Brevity says more than a 100 words. Poignant as we know the for sale columns and often question the sellers motives and honesty to describing the item.
In these six-words we are broken and wish we’d never seen the ad as we imagine and shares stranger’s grief.
So I was delighted to read a whole book given over to this means of communication.
The book is a brilliant source for re-focusing and taking your mind off more depressing items. Clever word play, comic inferences and deeper meanings to the initial words presented.
I think with every read you’ll see something new and either spend time off thinking about just six little words or personal memories they prompt.
Just a taster:
“He forgot he had dementia. Daily.”
“Ear in envelope. Now he’d listen.”
“Your presence means my continued absence.”
“Rode without stabilisers. Walks with crutches.”
“Sued the airline. Lost my case.”
“Forgot the alphabet. Don’t know why.”
What I especially liked at the end was the encouragement to try your own six-word craft.
So here I go; wonder if I could ever do a book review in just six-words.
Read with anticipation. You will too.
June 17, 2020
The title then the blurb immediately caught my attention with this book. It’s a superbly written book that had me mesmerized. Everything is done using 6-word lines and it’s both amazing and fascinating. If you love reading and words, then grab this little gem up as it’s amazing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 27, 2020
I love the title and the concept of this poetic book. The formatting of the book is fantastic, and I love the style. I think a lot of poets should use this format. The author has an amazing style of writing, and I loved the poems. Many were catchy, engaging, funny, and even deep. A light read that I finished in one setting,
June 7, 2020
BOOK - 𝙎𝙞𝙭 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙒𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧
AUTHOR - 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧
PUBLISHER - 𝙃𝙚𝙗𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
RATING - 𝟱/𝟱 ⭐ .
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𝑺𝒊𝒙 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚,
𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚.
𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒌 - 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒊𝒙 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉?
𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒆, 𝒔𝒊𝒙 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚.
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🅰🅱🅾🆄🆃 🆃🅷🅴 🅱🅾🅾🅺 -
Six Word Wonder is an absorbing, fascinating and unparallel sum of flash fictions / short stories, witticisms and poetry. This book consists of twenty chapters with over five hundred grippy short tales to cheer and please the reader.
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🅼🆈 🅿🅴🆁🆂🅿🅴🅲🆃🅸🆅🅴 -
I believe it's not important for a book to have 6000 words and be a total bore but to have 6 words and be a total entertainer. First of all , this book is a short, light read so the fresh readers who find a long book too hard to give a start can definitely read this. Secondly, this book covers everything from historical incidents summed up in six words to Shakespeare's take on six words in a witty manner, describing human emotions and current scenarios with constant wise cracks.
One fact about this book that I found extremely interesting was the extra work after the last chapter on the reasons to write a six word story and the advice for aspiring six word wonderers because writing six word story seems intriguing, right? A five star read because it was one of the days I didn't really felt like reading anything but I picked it up and it became the highlight of the day for me. .
🍁
Thank you to the author for an e- ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
AUTHOR - 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙜 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧
PUBLISHER - 𝙃𝙚𝙗𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
RATING - 𝟱/𝟱 ⭐ .
🍁
𝑺𝒊𝒙 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚,
𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚.
𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒌 - 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒊𝒙 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉?
𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒆, 𝒔𝒊𝒙 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚.
🍁
🅰🅱🅾🆄🆃 🆃🅷🅴 🅱🅾🅾🅺 -
Six Word Wonder is an absorbing, fascinating and unparallel sum of flash fictions / short stories, witticisms and poetry. This book consists of twenty chapters with over five hundred grippy short tales to cheer and please the reader.
.
🍁
🅼🆈 🅿🅴🆁🆂🅿🅴🅲🆃🅸🆅🅴 -
I believe it's not important for a book to have 6000 words and be a total bore but to have 6 words and be a total entertainer. First of all , this book is a short, light read so the fresh readers who find a long book too hard to give a start can definitely read this. Secondly, this book covers everything from historical incidents summed up in six words to Shakespeare's take on six words in a witty manner, describing human emotions and current scenarios with constant wise cracks.
One fact about this book that I found extremely interesting was the extra work after the last chapter on the reasons to write a six word story and the advice for aspiring six word wonderers because writing six word story seems intriguing, right? A five star read because it was one of the days I didn't really felt like reading anything but I picked it up and it became the highlight of the day for me. .
🍁
Thank you to the author for an e- ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 22, 2020
Most people are familiar with the concept of the 6-word story. Hemingway did it first, and plenty of writers have taken a crack at it. Naturally, I was intrigued by this book that promises over 500 6-word stories in just one book. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked:
I liked the sheer volume of different stories in here, and how different so many of them were. While reading this I felt a range of emotions/reactions to the stories, which is exactly what you want in an anthology of this type.
A lot of the stories definitely got a smile out of me. This book uses wordplay to great effect, sometimes stories are carefully constructed to tell you more with less, and sometimes there's just a good pun you have to admire.
What I didn't like:
Honestly, I didn't love all of the stories in this book. The concept was really cool but at times it definitely felt hastily executed, like some of the stories were written so that the author would have enough to fill the book.
There was an entire alliteration section that might be some people's thing but for me, it just didn't click.
Ultimately I did like the idea behind the book and a lot of it was done well but at the end of the day it just wasn't my favourite read of 2020. Still, I'll be on the lookout for the next book from Weller because I always love authors willing to publish books that are a bit different from what you usually see.
What I liked:
I liked the sheer volume of different stories in here, and how different so many of them were. While reading this I felt a range of emotions/reactions to the stories, which is exactly what you want in an anthology of this type.
A lot of the stories definitely got a smile out of me. This book uses wordplay to great effect, sometimes stories are carefully constructed to tell you more with less, and sometimes there's just a good pun you have to admire.
What I didn't like:
Honestly, I didn't love all of the stories in this book. The concept was really cool but at times it definitely felt hastily executed, like some of the stories were written so that the author would have enough to fill the book.
There was an entire alliteration section that might be some people's thing but for me, it just didn't click.
Ultimately I did like the idea behind the book and a lot of it was done well but at the end of the day it just wasn't my favourite read of 2020. Still, I'll be on the lookout for the next book from Weller because I always love authors willing to publish books that are a bit different from what you usually see.
June 18, 2020
Six Word Wonder is a book for people with little time to read and/or short attention spans. Only one person ahead of you in the grocery store line? You still have time to read one or two of these concise little stories.
I have to admit I was skeptical. How can you fit all the plot of a short story into only six words? Surprisingly, the author succeeds. The only way to see if you will enjoy this book is to see it in action. Here are a few of my favorite Six Word Wonders.
• Air traffic controller’s last day? Impactful.
• For sale: Ski boots. Wanted: Wheelchair.
• He’s a priest! Not a criminal...
• He forgot he had dementia. Daily.
• Born. Preached. Inspired. Betrayed. Crucified. Resurrected.
• The virus spread, until we’re dead.
• Enjoy your life. There’s no repeat.
The book also explains how to write your own Wonder. I firmly disagree that hyphenated words should count as two words. But otherwise, it’s fine advice and great fun to do.
Six Word Wonder is a welcome diversion from real life. 5 stars!
Thanks to author and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
I have to admit I was skeptical. How can you fit all the plot of a short story into only six words? Surprisingly, the author succeeds. The only way to see if you will enjoy this book is to see it in action. Here are a few of my favorite Six Word Wonders.
• Air traffic controller’s last day? Impactful.
• For sale: Ski boots. Wanted: Wheelchair.
• He’s a priest! Not a criminal...
• He forgot he had dementia. Daily.
• Born. Preached. Inspired. Betrayed. Crucified. Resurrected.
• The virus spread, until we’re dead.
• Enjoy your life. There’s no repeat.
The book also explains how to write your own Wonder. I firmly disagree that hyphenated words should count as two words. But otherwise, it’s fine advice and great fun to do.
Six Word Wonder is a welcome diversion from real life. 5 stars!
Thanks to author and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
July 4, 2020
I received a MOBI.file of this book from the author through a giveaway he had on LibraryThing, and the following is my honest opinion.
The author began his book with a quote from Shakespeare
Which, to me, felt quite dear and clear.
‘Brevity is the soul of wit.’
And these words for me made quite a fit.
For I too had written a book of very short stories.
A hundred stories, only five sentences long.
The stories belonged to several categories.
Some of them projected emotions that might have felt strong.
I felt writing them so short had been a rather great feat.
That another author might hard to beat.
But, then I found and read this book,
And found most of the 500 six-word stories to be rather neat.
The reading of each story
Can’t be done in a hurry.
For it takes time for it to become quite visual in one’s mind.
Because that’s the way, they’re designed.
And here, I thought, I’d been the champ of brevity writing
Only to be outdone by shorter stories just as inviting.
I know I’ve now lost my brevity writing champ crown
And here I now sit, and on my face, I’ve got a small frown.
While some of the SIX WORD WONDERS might not visually create a story with a beginning, middle, and an ending in the minds of potential readers, they still can create a rather vivid image mentally for them. In the end, for having written a collection of 500 ultra flash fictions for his readers, I’ve given the author, Doug Weller, 5 STARS for his endeavor here.
The author began his book with a quote from Shakespeare
Which, to me, felt quite dear and clear.
‘Brevity is the soul of wit.’
And these words for me made quite a fit.
For I too had written a book of very short stories.
A hundred stories, only five sentences long.
The stories belonged to several categories.
Some of them projected emotions that might have felt strong.
I felt writing them so short had been a rather great feat.
That another author might hard to beat.
But, then I found and read this book,
And found most of the 500 six-word stories to be rather neat.
The reading of each story
Can’t be done in a hurry.
For it takes time for it to become quite visual in one’s mind.
Because that’s the way, they’re designed.
And here, I thought, I’d been the champ of brevity writing
Only to be outdone by shorter stories just as inviting.
I know I’ve now lost my brevity writing champ crown
And here I now sit, and on my face, I’ve got a small frown.
While some of the SIX WORD WONDERS might not visually create a story with a beginning, middle, and an ending in the minds of potential readers, they still can create a rather vivid image mentally for them. In the end, for having written a collection of 500 ultra flash fictions for his readers, I’ve given the author, Doug Weller, 5 STARS for his endeavor here.
June 19, 2020
I found this book highly entertaining. Who knew that just 6 words could be a complete story.
Doug Weller grabs your attention from the onset in 'Six Word Wonder' with his fascinating poetic thoughts.
It will take you on a journey through emotions. It made me smile, it made me think, it made me sad and it made me laugh. For example, the sadness in "Ambulance Finally Arrived. Left Without Siren" or the romance in "After Fighting, I Need You More" or the amusement in "Obtuse Oprah Often Obviated Obvious Options" in the chapter about Alphabet People.
The way Doug cleverly conjures up a whole story or situation in the readers mind is absolutely brilliant.
The last chapters get you thinking of effectively creating your own 6 word creations....it is not easy!
About this book I can only say 'Determined Doug's Direct Dialogue Doesn't Disappoint'. I highly recommend this book to all.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Doug Weller grabs your attention from the onset in 'Six Word Wonder' with his fascinating poetic thoughts.
It will take you on a journey through emotions. It made me smile, it made me think, it made me sad and it made me laugh. For example, the sadness in "Ambulance Finally Arrived. Left Without Siren" or the romance in "After Fighting, I Need You More" or the amusement in "Obtuse Oprah Often Obviated Obvious Options" in the chapter about Alphabet People.
The way Doug cleverly conjures up a whole story or situation in the readers mind is absolutely brilliant.
The last chapters get you thinking of effectively creating your own 6 word creations....it is not easy!
About this book I can only say 'Determined Doug's Direct Dialogue Doesn't Disappoint'. I highly recommend this book to all.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
July 14, 2020
A quick, fun read of short - very short - stories consisting of only six words. The author wrote this during the pandemic of 2020, what a great use of time! The wordplay in this book makes a person think, "I could do that." But in reality, you have to be great with words and have a very clever mind to put this together. I like that the book is organized by chapters, such as Alphabet, World History and others. Two of my favorite Wonders:
"Clown held door open. Nice jester."
"Beautiful twin girls: Kate and DupliKate."
The author provides tips for readers to create their own six word wonders, and Weller even has a competition going to encourage potential writers. A fun read and would make a great gift for your favorite wordsmith.
"Clown held door open. Nice jester."
"Beautiful twin girls: Kate and DupliKate."
The author provides tips for readers to create their own six word wonders, and Weller even has a competition going to encourage potential writers. A fun read and would make a great gift for your favorite wordsmith.
June 12, 2020
Thank you to #NetGalley and the author for providing me with a digital copy of this book prior to publication in exchange for my review. I loved this book! Once I started it, I did not stop reading until I was finished except to copy some of the stories into my planner. Broken up into twenty chapters ranging from world history to sadness and beauty, each of the more than 500 stories in this book is only six words long. There are six word jokes, memoirs, mysteries, love stories and stories of sadness and of hope and it is amazing what can be packed into so few words. Try writing your own six word story, it is harder than you think! A few of my favorites are "He forgot he had dementia. Daily" and "It's a baby boy, Frau Hitler." However, the best one comes at the end: "Enjoy your life. There's no repeat." Treat yourself and grab a copy of this book. You will not be disappointed.
June 22, 2020
This is a great collection of Six Word stories! It's amazing how much can be conveyed in just six words. Some of these little gems were laugh out loud funny, some were heartbreakingly sad, some just sort of silly, and some thought-provoking.
I loved reading them and look forward to another collection!
I loved reading them and look forward to another collection!
July 6, 2020
This was the most enjoyable hour I have spent in a long time. Lots of catchy and quotable six-word stories that had me laughing, sighing or tearing up. And best of all, a challenge to my family and friends to come up with some of our own.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review..
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review..
June 20, 2020
Fun
Made me want to give this form of writing a go, this small book offers a very quick, clever and fun read. Lots of ideas one could develop to write a much longer tale.
Made me want to give this form of writing a go, this small book offers a very quick, clever and fun read. Lots of ideas one could develop to write a much longer tale.
June 21, 2020
*I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway*
This book reminded me of reading Shel Silverstein when I was young.
This book reminded me of reading Shel Silverstein when I was young.
June 22, 2020
Splendid romp.
I wouldn't have imagined so many six word complete stories possible. A great gift idea for anyone who appreciates words.
I wouldn't have imagined so many six word complete stories possible. A great gift idea for anyone who appreciates words.
June 23, 2020
Four 🌟
This is a fast paced, six word wonder. I really enjoyed it and could have listened to several hours of these witty poems. We can all appreciate the author's creative and fertile mind. Kudos!
This is a fast paced, six word wonder. I really enjoyed it and could have listened to several hours of these witty poems. We can all appreciate the author's creative and fertile mind. Kudos!
June 23, 2020
I am impressed! I didn't think it was possible to fit an entire story into six words, let alone over 500 of them. The author has a talent for writing that is evident as you read these what appear to be simple sentences.
June 30, 2020
Great book, it's amazing what you can do with just six words.
July 11, 2020
Wonder no less
I suggest every one interested in literature give this one a try.
P.s there was one story repeated twice, I forgot to note the pages.
I suggest every one interested in literature give this one a try.
P.s there was one story repeated twice, I forgot to note the pages.
July 11, 2020
Clever concept, resulting in poems and microfiction pieces that are fun to read and thoughtful as well.
July 28, 2020
Quick read.
These are so clever. Some are true. Some are strange. All witty. Very enjoyable, quick read. They make you think.
These are so clever. Some are true. Some are strange. All witty. Very enjoyable, quick read. They make you think.
January 30, 2021
Smiled my way through the entire book. Creative yet insightful stories all told in six words.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Doug Weller for an ARC in return for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Doug Weller for an ARC in return for an honest review.
June 20, 2020
Would love to give six stars!
July 23, 2020
Interesting
Most of them are pretty good, a lot are mediocre at best, and more than a few are brilliant. Good stuff.
Most of them are pretty good, a lot are mediocre at best, and more than a few are brilliant. Good stuff.
July 18, 2020
I am amazed at this writer’s ability with prose. Six words can do much more than you could imagine. Some made me laugh, some made me sad. I finished the book thinking there weren’t enough feel-good 6-word stories until I realized this was written during the pandemic. It makes sense now that the book is full of dark humor and sadness. Especially topics we try to ignore but are very true and a part of life that we don’t want to face. I’m tempted to try it myself to see what I come up with
Want to Read
July 20, 2020So gripping! I thought I could use this for quick blurbs to pass the time at those moments when I have a minute or two standing in a line or sitting in the waiting room, but I couldn't stop myself from reading all at once. I've had to share a few And a few are saved on my phone.
July 21, 2020
Six words can tell great stories.
January 1, 2021
Some sad, some funny, all short.
June 21, 2026
I read Six Word Wonder and Six Word Story back to back over three days, it could have been one. These are great in several ways. The books are quick reads. Some of the individual stories are hilarious, some creepy, some are truly "ewwww" inspiring. That makes these books unique in their own special way. I don't know why I waited so long to read these, I have had them on my kindle for over five years. Try your own, there are contests. Here's mine, I haven't seen one about this. "Forty axe whacks took Lizzie's husband." It's possible, there are others (or this one) out there about Lizzie Borden, but if so, I have not seen it. I will credit, if due. In Six Word Wonder, there is one story that is just emojis, I get the point, but I definitely prefer the words… I'll share one from each book I read. "Licensed to kill. Prefers to chill." and "I finally departed after you farted." This last one was difficult, but farts are always funnier...
Weller, Doug. Six Word Wonder. (Six Word Stories Book 1) (p. 73). Hebe Publications. Kindle Edition.
Weller, Doug. Six Word Story: Stories, Memoirs, Poems and Jokes all written in only six words. (Six Word Stories Book 2) (p. 87). Hebe Publications. Kindle Edition.
Weller, Doug. Six Word Wonder. (Six Word Stories Book 1) (p. 73). Hebe Publications. Kindle Edition.
Weller, Doug. Six Word Story: Stories, Memoirs, Poems and Jokes all written in only six words. (Six Word Stories Book 2) (p. 87). Hebe Publications. Kindle Edition.
September 15, 2020
Doug Weller delivers a host of fun, horrifying, and sometimes downright bizarre stories in Six Word Wonder! Weller’s collection is fun and unique in the sense that each story and joke is only six words long. I was surprised at how much depth and variety Weller was able to crank out of just six words! It was really addicting flipping forward to see what would come next, and I was almost always left thinking or with a smile on my face. This book was a delight, perfect for anyone crunched for reading time or looking for some fun writing prompts!
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