Your true stories may be in demand by Chicken Soul For the Soul.
UNPUBLISHED AUTHORS BEWARE!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released Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur’s Soul, “approximately 40% of the stories accepted by Chicken Soup are from unpublished writers.”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.
* 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 August 31, 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 August 31, 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 September 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 September 30, 2009.
* Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and daughters… they are, at the same time, very
similar and also completely unique. Mothers show daughters who they will
become. Daughters live out mothers’ dreams. Through birth, childhood, teen
years, adulthood, grandchildren, aging, and every step in between, this
relationship can be the best, the hardest, and the sweetest. The deadline date
for story submissions is December 31, 2009.
* Christmas and Holidays
We love holidays! We know you do too. We are collecting
stories for our next holiday book. The deadline date for story submissions is January 15, 2010.
* Grandmothers
Everyone has a great story about the unconditional love
between grandmothers and their grandchildren. We are looking for wonderful
stories celebrating grandmothers and grandchildren, written by grandmothers
about being a grandmother, and by grandchildren about their grandmothers.
Stories about stepgrandmothers and honorary grandmothers are welcomed also. We
are not looking for stories from children so please save those for a future
book. The deadline date for story submissions is March 31, 2010.
* Grieving and Recovery
Grieving is a difficult process that those who have lost a
loved one must go through in order to get to the recovery phase. This important
collection of stories will be like a support group that will offer comfort and
understanding and show you that, no matter how devastating your loss is, you
are not alone. You can get through the process and, with time, you will regain
your strength and move forward with your life. The deadline date for story
submissions is March 31, 2010.
* Grieving and Recovery for Cat Owners
We all know that we will probably outlive our cats, but
that doesn't change our grief when we lose them. This book will help cat owners
deal with their loss. We would also like stories about aging cats and getting a
new cat after losing a previous cat. Please submit stories about the whole
cycle of pet loss -- the aging of your cat, the loss, and the recovery (i.e.
new kitten). The deadline date for story submissions is March 31, 2010.
* Grieving and Recovery for Dog Owners
We all know that we will probably outlive our dogs, but
that doesn't change our grief when we lose them. This book will help dog owners
deal with their loss. We would also like stories about aging dogs and getting a
new dog after losing a previous dog. Please submit stories about the whole cycle
of pet loss -- the aging of your dog, the loss, and the recovery (i.e. new
puppy). The deadline date for story submissions is March 31, 2010.
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