This week: Golden Globes for the stars, a birthday for Betty White and a blackout for Wikipedia. The headlines led to colorful imagery, but have nothing on the torrent of self-expression that poured out from the Six-Word Memoir community. Below are the best memoirs of the week. For more to read, click on each author’s name.

Most Writerly: “My muse must be a freelancer.” –TeaTopper
Most Self-Aware: “I’m not handicapped until I’m reminded.” –Heavens_Mantra
Toughest Narrative Arc: “I am hiding behind a username.” –radmadandconfused (profile image above)
Most Surprising Turn of Events: “Mom, dad, I’m not gay. Sorry.” –scarecrow
Best Wordplay: “Shame scarred me more than cuts.” –Contemplative from Six Words on TWLOHA
Most Timely: “Bring Wikipedia back. Project’s due Friday.” –mangafreak101 from SMITHTeens

Plus: Read about the Six-Word Memoir project in the February issue of Oprah Magazine.