Your true stories may be in demand by Chicken Soul For the Soul.
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UNPUBLISHED AUTHORS BEWARE!
Or better yet, BE AWARE that according to Ken & Dahlynn McKowen, co-authors of four Chicken Soup For the Soul books, including the newly released Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur’s Soul, “approximately 40% of the stories accepted by Chicken Soup
are from unpublished writers.”
So send your stories to "Chicken Soup" on these topics:
* Results Stories
Have you read a particular Chicken Soup story and, after
reading it, found that it changed your life? We are looking for stories on how
a story made important changes in your life and what specifically happened to
you after you read it. Please be sure to let us know the title of the story
that touched your life.
* Christmas and Holidays
We love holidays! We know you do too. We are collecting
stories for our next holiday book. There is no deadline date for story
submissions.
* A Book of Miracles
Everyone has experienced extraordinary events in their
lives that cause wonder and astonishment. Perhaps the only explanation is
divine intervention. The true stories in this multi-faith book will awe you
with examples of amazing coincidences and prove to you that miracles do happen
every day. The deadline date for story submissions is May 30, 2009.
* True Love
We all love stories about how love started and blossomed;
stories about dating, romance, love, and marriage. We are looking for true
stories and poems about your soulmate, your true love, the one that got away,
and all the ups and downs of your love life. Stories can be serious or
hilarious, or both. The deadline date for story submissions is May 31, 2009.
Please do not submit teen stories for this book -- teen relationships will be
covered in a future book.
* NASCAR
Everyone loves great stories about families working and
playing together, grit and perseverance, and fast cars! We are collecting
stories for the ultimate NASCAR book, coming out in February 2010, in time for
the new season. We are excited to have well-known NASCAR columnist Cathy
Elliott editing the book. The deadline for story submissions is June 15, 2009.
* All in the Family
These serious or hilarious, oh so true stories will touch
your heart and make you see that even in the most difficult situations, other
families are not all that different from your own. Share your stories with
others who may realize we all have the same in-laws, siblings, parents, etc.
Submit under your real name, but rest assured we expect most of you to use pen
names for publication and change the names of family members to protect the
innocent (or guilty!). The deadline date for story submissions is June 30,
2009.
* Dieting and Fitness
Eat less - exercise more! We have all heard these simple
words but, in reality, dieting and staying fit require a lot of work. Tell us
about your commitment to health and fitness. What changes did you make in your
eating habits? What kind of an exercise program did you follow that made the
difference? Were you still able to treat yourself to that occasional delicious
piece of chocolate cake and stay in shape? The true stories in this book will
inspire you, make you laugh, touch your heart, and let you know that you can do
it! The deadline date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.
* Endurance Sports (run,cycle,swim)
Whether you are a triathlete, a duathlete, or you just
love to swim, run, or cycle, we want to hear about your sports, your races, and
how endurance sports fit into your life, whether you are an amateur, a student
athlete, or a pro. The deadline date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.
* Not Really Retired
This book will share humorous and fun stories from those
who are actively enjoying their "senior years!" Tell us about your
new careers, your volunteer work, your sports, your travels, and those things
you always wanted to do that you are finally doing. The deadline date for story
submissions is June 30, 2009.
* Teacher Tales
We have all had that one teacher who has made a difference
in our lives. And teachers, remember that one student who made you know why you
decided to be a teacher and who you will never forget? We are looking for
stories from both teachers and students that will tell that unforgettable
story. The deadline date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.
* Thanks Dad
We are looking for stories of thanks from “children” of
all ages about their dads. These stories of innumerable joys and challenges
will touch your heart, make you laugh, inspire you and remind you that it
doesn’t matter how old you are, the job of a parent never ends. The deadline
date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.
* Thanks Mom
We are looking for stories of thanks from “children” of
all ages about their moms. These stories of innumerable joys and challenges
will touch your heart, make you laugh, inspire you and remind you that it
doesn’t matter how old you are, the job of a parent never ends. The deadline
date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.
Writers Guidelines
Submit Your Stories