Half Written Story is the second extended play (EP) by American singer Hailee Steinfeld, released on May 8, 2020, through Republic Records.

[11] On April 27, 2020, Steinfeld announced that the project's first part would be called Half Written Story as well as revealing its cover art and track list.

This is the first body of work I’ve put out since my debut project in 2015 and I can't wait for everyone to hear these new songs.Half Written Story is primarily a pop music[14][15] record with lyrics that discuss heartbreak and strength.

[14] The closing track and lead single, "Wrong Direction" is an "emotional" tearjerker piano ballad that addresses a past relationship.

[14] Steve Baltin of Forbes called the EP "stellar" as well as writing "When you hear her intimate, her attitude in the joyous pop, the production and the passion she brings to the first five songs it is clear her love of music is genuine".

[15] Natalie Weiner of Variety criticized the EP's choice of songs writing "The desire to make a meatier banger is clearly there, given how long she’s been at it and the kind of material she chooses; she has the voice and the baseline taste level.

"[26] Writing for i-D, Douglas Greenwood called the EP a "belter" as well as saying it's a "searingly honest mini collection of proper pop songs.