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Gifts for Writers Who Like Hemingway

July 26, 2021 | 3 min read

Last Thursday, after hard work and countless late nights, Team Freewrite launched our passion project, the Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition Freewrite. Check out the (gorgeous) site for Hemingwrite.

The response to Hemingwrite has been overwhelming. Since there are so many Hemingway fans in our Freewrite Family, we thought we’d put together a gift guide so that we can all *casually* send it to our loved ones. How else will they know what Hemingway-related presents to get us?

Or maybe that’s too much of a hassle. Gift yourself some Hemingway—no shame in self-care.

 

The Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition Freewrite -- LESS THAN 20 LEFT

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The Ernest Hemingway Freewrite Signature Edition, a.k.a. "Hemingwrite," is a special edition Freewrite (the classic distraction-free smart typewriter.) Hemingwrite pays homage to the most iconic literary personality of the last century. The Hemingwrite is an official limited release in collaboration with the Ernest Hemingway estate.

Hemingwrite retains all the Freewrite features, plus:

  • A hand-polished aluminum chassis and green keycaps
  • Ernest Hemingway's official signature
  • The Hemingwrite Attaché Case
  • A monogrammed, microfiber cloth

We only created 200 pieces total, and each unit is finished by hand so no two are exactly alike. Additionally, the raw aluminum surface will develop a completely unique patina with age, making each Hemingwrite a beautiful one-of-a-kind collector's piece.

Learn more about the story at Hemingwrite.com. If you've already checked out the site, you can get Hemingwrite here.

 

Hemingway print

hemingway art print

 

Spruce up your walls with this lovely watercolor art print of Hemingway’s Old Man and the Sea.Hemingway’s last major work of fiction is a timeless tale of an old man and a giant fish, but above that, a story celebrating perseverance, wisdom, and friendship.

 

Writer Pen

 

writer pen

 

This $170 pen, handmade by famous British designer Nicholas Hemingway, was created to be a writer’s lifelong companion in today’s disposable culture.

The Writer Pen is a stainless steel G2 gel ink ballpoint pen, an elite precision tool designed for a life of creativity and expression. The pen’s aluminum sleeve is engineered to glide softly upon open and close.

We are giving away a Writer Pen to one lucky writer who signed up for Hemingwrite’s waitlist OR purchased a Hemingwrite. Hurry—we will be choosing soon!

 

Typewriter pencil holder

typewriter pencil holder

How could you resist such a unique statement piece for your desk? This utensil holder, designed to look like an old-fashioned typewriter, will be sure to please any Hemingway fan (and any avid writer in general.)

Reviewers rave about this pen and pencil holder’s vintage look and gorgeous details.

 

Ernest Hemingway Quote – Laser Engraved Liquor Hip Flask

hemingway flask

"Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. "That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.” ~Ernest Hemingway

While this quote is a classic, free to personalize this flask with another favorite Hemingway quote for no extra fee. Reviewers have been impressed by the quality and service from this Etsy shop.

 

Hemingway book cover drink coasters

hemingway drink coasters

Handmade and even more vibrantly colored in person, these classy Hemingway coasters will be sure to impress any guest.

If you haven’t yet read these four classics—the Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and The Sun Also Rises… well, place these around your home as a convenient reminder.

 

 

The Hemingway Attache Case -- LESS THAN 20 LEFT

hemingwrite attache case

Included with each Hemingwrite is a custom fitted hard case to safely store and beautifully transport your device. The Hemingwrite Attaché Case is crafted from cognac genuine leather, a cream-colored velvet lining, and features a deep pocket to store your writing inspiration.

We don’t currently sell these separately from Hemingwrite, but we are gauging interest for a similar case for Freewrite. Email us at hello@astrohaus.com if this interests you.

 

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We hope something on this Hemingway gift guide caught your eye!

Thank you all so much for showing up for Hemingwrite on its launch last week. We were so excited to share our passion project with you and have been overwhelmed by your support. We’ve seen so many kind messages and enthusiastic posts, which remind us why we do what we do.

 

October 12, 2025 4 min read

The winner of the inaugural Freewrite 500 flash fiction competition is Brie Ripley Sparks, with her short story "High Holy Days."

October 12, 2025 2 min read

The first place story in the 2025 Freewrite 500 is "High Holy Days" by Brie Ripley Sparks.

September 10, 2025 3 min read

The Freewrite 500 Writing Contest — Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 10-09-2025

By submitting an entry to The Freewrite 500 Writing Contest (the “Contest”), you agree to abide by the following Terms and Conditions.

1. Organizer

The Contest is organized by Freewrite, a brand owned and operated by Astrohaus, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Freewrite”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

2. Eligibility

  • The Contest is open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

  • Employees of Freewrite, the Flash Fiction Institute, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

  • Void where prohibited by law.

3. How to Enter

  • Entries must be submitted through the official entry form before Monday, September 22.

  • Entries must be original works of flash fiction no longer than 500 words.

  • All submissions must be the original work of the entrant.

  • Only one entry per person is allowed.

  • Entries must be written in English.

  • The deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. EST on September 22, 2025. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.

4. Entry Requirements

  • Submissions must be the entrant’s own original work and must not have been previously published, including on personal blogs or social media.

  • Entries must not contain any material that is obscene, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate.

  • By entering, you confirm that your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.

5. Judging and Winner Selection

  • All eligible entries will be judged by a panel of reviewers affiliated with Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute.

  • Judging criteria include length, creativity, and adherence to theme, and overall quality of writing.

  • The winner will be notified via email.

6. Use of Generative AI Prohibited

  • The use of generative AI in the creation of a submission for this competition is prohibited.

  • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that is suspected to have been generated, in whole or in part, using generative AI tools (including but not limited to text-generating algorithms, large language models, or similar technologies).

7. Prize

  • The winning entry will be published on both the Freewrite Blog and the Flash Fiction Institute Blog.

  • The winner will receive recognition across Freewrite and Flash Fiction Institute's social media platforms.

  • No cash prizes will be offered. Prizes include a Freewrite Traveler, a Words Are Hard writing prompt deck, publication on the Freewrite blog and the Flash Fiction Institute blog, and a free flash gym session hosted by the Flash Fiction Institute.

8. Rights and Usage

  • By entering the contest, entrants grant Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute first publication rights. This means Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute have a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, and distribute the submitted entry in connection with the promotion of the Contest, including on their websites, blogs, email newsletters, social media channels, and more.

  • After initial publication, all rights revert back to the author, who is then free to republish or distribute their work elsewhere. However, we request that any subsequent publication acknowledges Freewrite and the Flash Fiction Institute as the original place of publication.

  • The winning author will be credited by name or preferred pen name when their work is published.

9. Privacy

  • Personal information collected during the entry process will be used only for the administration of the Contest and in accordance with Freewrite’s Privacy Policy.

  • Entrants may be contacted by Freewrite regarding their submission or related opportunities.

10. Disqualification

Freewrite reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:

  • Violates these Terms and Conditions,

  • Is found to contain plagiarized material,

  • Is deemed offensive or inappropriate,

  • Is submitted by someone ineligible.

11. Limitation of Liability

Freewrite is not responsible for:

  • Lost, late, incomplete, or misdirected entries;

  • Technical failures of any kind;

  • Any injury or damage to persons or property related to participation in the Contest.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

13. Contact

For any questions regarding the Contest, please contact us at:
📧 hello@getfreewrite.com.