How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee is a short story by Owen Wister that was published in book form in 1907.

It is a satire about spelling reform efforts of the time, which also humorously and in a good-natured manner pokes fun at academia in general, and the folly of typical professors' endeavors.

Debates quickly ensue regarding whose pronunciation should be considered standard for phonetic spelling.

The story then changes focus to a couple who are attending the convention for spelling reform.

The narrator finds the woman of this couple attractive, attempts to woo her, and a love triangle ensues, forming some basis of suspense for the plot.