Story Projects
Here you'll find all our story projects, powered by submissions from members like you. Most projects are open, some have closed, but all contain stellar, surprising contributions from our community.
Six Words on TWLOHA
A collobation with the youth nonprofit, To Write Love on Her Arms
Jul 22 2010 through Jul 01 2018
Six-Word Memoirs
Everyone has a story. Can you tell yours in six words? Submit yours to be considered for SMITH's next six-word memoir book. The first book, Not Quite What I Was Planning, is a NYT bestseller featuring more than 800 writers, famous and obscure..
Jun 01 2010 through Jan 01 2026
Freeze Frame
Everyone has a fridge story. What's yours? Take a snapshot—a freezeframe—of your fridge and tell us what exactly is going on in your life. FreezeFrame is a new way to tell a story and think outside of the (ice)box. Our favorites will be featured in a future book.
May 05 2010 through May 01 2014
Six Words on the Digital Life
A six-word challenge about your digital life from SMITH Magazine & PBS FRONTLINE/Digital Nation.
Sep 14 2009 through Dec 31 2012
Six-word Memoirs for AARP
This is a special project in conjunction with AARP
Jun 05 2009 through Dec 31 2012
Six Words for America
Helping President Obama inspire America six words at a time.
Nov 11 2008 through Jan 30 2011
Six Words on The Food Life
A six-word challenge about your food life from SMITH and CHOW.
May 10 2008 through Dec 31 2020
Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak
What can you say about love and heartbreak in six words?
Apr 24 2008 through Aug 31 2012
Six-Word Momoirs
What can you say about motherhood in just six words?
Apr 21 2008 through Jun 30 2020
Six Words on The Green Life
SMITH and Treehugger challenge you to define your green life in just six words.
Feb 05 2008 through Apr 30 2014
My Ex
Everyone has an ex. Spill your guts, search your soul, and submit your story.
Dec 29 2007 through Jun 01 2014
Brushes with Fame
Your stories of an encounter with a celebrity who unexpectedly enters your world.
Dec 13 2007 through Jun 01 2014
My Life So Far
Your place to post pieces of a memoir-in-progress or a personal essay.
Nov 26 2007 through Jun 01 2013
SMITH Story Projects
What can you say about love and heartbreak in six words?
Everyone has a story. Can you tell yours in six words? Submit yours to be considered for SMITH's next six-word memoir book. The first book, Not Quite What I Was Planning, is a NYT bestseller featuring more than 800 writers, famous and obscure..