We have grown up reading and being inspired by the true stories read in the Chicken soup for the soul. Here's a chance to contribute..
As
a two -time contributor to the series, it has been fulfilling
to contribute stories ,
and have been encouraged with the feedback I
have got from it.
Raksha
Bharadia is compiling stories, and the guidelines and her contact details are
below..
So
all entrepreneurs with a writing bug, read on, and contribute...
A Chicken Soup for the Soul story is an inspirational, true story about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They are personal and often filled with emotion and drama. They are filled with vivid images created by using the five senses. In some stories, the readers feel that they are actually in the scene with the people
Chicken Soup for the Soul stories are written in the first person and have a beginning, middle and an ending that often closes with a punch, creating emotion rather than simply talking about it. Chicken Soup for the Soul stories have heart, but also something extra…an element that makes us all feel more hopeful, more connected, more thankful, more passionate and better about life in general. A story that causes tears, laughter, goosebumps or any combination of these.
The most powerful stories are about people extending themselves, or performing an act of love, service or courage for another person.
Guidelines
1. Tell an exciting, sad or funny story about something that has happened to you or someone you know. Make sure that you introduce the character(s). Please know that your story should be written in the first person.
2. Tell your story in a way that will make the reader cry, laugh or get goose bumps (the good kind!) Don’t leave anything out — how did you feel?
3. The story should start with action; it should include a problem, issue or situation. It should include dialogue and the characters should express their feelings through the conflict or situation. It should end in a result, such as a lesson learned, a positive change or pay-off.
4. Above all, let it come from your HEART! Your story is important!
What a Chicken Soup for the Soul story IS NOT:
1. A sermon, an essay or eulogy.
2. An "as told to" story written in the third person.
3. A term paper, thesis, letter or journal entry.
4. About politics or controversial issues.
5. A biography or testimonial.
Story Specifications
1. Stories and poems must be non-fiction and should be no longer than 1,200 words.
2. No anonymous, author unknown or "as told to" submissions, please.
3. Please submit only stories or poems that have not been previously published.
Details…
Please mail rakshabharadia@gmail.com
Last dates for accepting submissions: 15th March 2013
