RMMWA Six-Word Mystery Contest A project of Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (December 2025) About Writers who can boil down a mystery into a half-dozen words are encouraged to enter the Six-Word Mystery Contest sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America (RMMWA). Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $6 to $10 (below average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cozy, Hardboiled, Noir, Police Procedural Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Romantic SuspenseLengths: Flash Fiction: Exactly 6 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $100 to the overall winner; $25 winner in each category.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update RMMWA Six-Word Mystery Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $10.00. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:18 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsEdgar Awards DNQMinotaur Books/MWA First Crime Novel CompetitionMWA Anthology Series DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 30 Dec 2025 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only