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.
What can you say about love and heartbreak in six words?
Apr 24 2008 through Aug 01 2008 Ends Soon!
What can you say about motherhood in just six words?
Apr 21 2008 through May 20 2008 Ends Soon!
Tell us your best true next-door neighbor story, and the winning tale will be matched with an artist and transformed into a ebcomic and included as the final installment of Next-Door Neighbor.
Apr 08 2008 through Aug 31 2008 Ends Soon!
Do you have an amazing, unusual, or simply memorable pregnancy story? SMITH and Rick’s Picks invite you to share your tale of this momentous time in 100 words or less. You may include a photo as well, but one isn't required to enter the contest.
Mar 27 2008 through Dec 31 2008 Ends Soon!
Can you create a compelling caption for this FOUND magazine Find of the Day photo (above) in only six-words?
Feb 20 2008 through Mar 15 2008
The writers are back and the Oscars are on: What's the title and 100-word trailer for the movie of your life?
Feb 17 2008 through Feb 29 2008
With Valentine's Day approaching, tell us in 100 words: What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love?
Feb 05 2008 through Feb 15 2008
SMITH and TreeHugger challenge you to define your green life in just six words. Everyone has a green story. What's yours?
Feb 05 2008 through Apr 23 2008
There's been plenty written on the untimely death of Heath Ledger. Instead, tell us about the first celebrity demise that blew your mind...
Jan 23 2008 through Feb 02 2008
The SMITH redesign has finally launched! It's a miracle! What's the most miraculous thing that ever happened to you?
Jan 21 2008 through Jan 28 2008
Everyone has an ex. Spill your guts, search your soul, and tell us all about it. You'll be glad you did.
Dec 29 2007
Tell us a personal story about an unexpected encounter with a celebrity as he or she entered your world ... landing, like an alien, without warning.
Dec 13 2007
Have you got a story in you? If you've been working on a memoir—yours or someone else's—let's have it.
Nov 26 2007
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 out now.
Aug 16 2007
Tell us a personal story about an unexpected encounter with a celebrity as he or she entered your world ... landing, like an alien, without warning.