About the Competition
The Hemingway Contest celebrates American literary icon and author, Ernest Hemingway.
Hemingway allegedly penned a powerfully sad 6-word story:
"For Sale: baby shoes, never worn" which illustrates the allure of brevity, precise punctuation, and creativity. ​
Now, we encourage you to challenge yourself with writing the next great 6-word story. Entrants from around the world submit their best work every year, so join us, and test yourself to write with purpose.​
How to Participate
Submission Guidelines
Contest History
To participate in The Hemingway Contest, international entrants must adhere to the submission guidelines provided.
These guidelines ensure that each 6-word story meets the contest criteria and maintains the essence of concise storytelling. Full details can be found in our Submission Guidelines Form.
Since 2012, The Heminway Contest has awarded more than 500 young writers with Prizes, scholarships and special commendations.
Each session, we recognize Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners for outstanding writing and creativity.
Submission
Deadlines:
Fall Contest: September 30th at 11:59 PM (UTC)
Winter Contest: December 31st at 11:59 PM (UTC)
Spring Contest: March 31st at 11:59 PM (UTC)
Summer Contest: June 30th at 11:59 PM (UTC)