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Summary

Chicken Soup for the Soul is actively seeking story submissions on various topics, offering payment and story rights retention to contributors, with an inclusive approach and a mission to foster unity and diversity.

Abstract

Chicken Soup for the Soul, known for its heartwarming anthologies, is calling for story submissions from writers interested in sharing positive narratives. The company compensates for accepted stories and allows authors to retain full rights to their work. With a commitment to inclusivity and community support, Chicken Soup for the Soul aims to promote understanding and celebrate differences worldwide. The submission process is straightforward, and the website provides detailed information on specific topics with upcoming deadlines, such as stories about angels, Black women's experiences, cats, Christmas, gratitude, eldercare, preteens and teenagers, and resilience through tough times. A writer who has successfully contributed to past editions encourages others to submit their stories, suggesting that it's a rewarding experience both creatively and financially.

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  • The author of the web content recommends submitting stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul, indicating personal success with the process.
  • The company values inclusivity and supports nonprofits, suggesting a commitment to social responsibility and community impact.
  • By retaining story rights, Chicken Soup for the Soul respects the intellectual property of its contributors.
  • The mention of affiliate links indicates the author may benefit from readers' purchases, reflecting a potential financial interest in promoting the submission opportunity.
  • The author expresses a desire to inspire and connect with others through writing, as evidenced by the invitation to subscribe to their newsletter and engage on social media platforms.

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Chicken Soup For The Soul Wants Your Stories

Get Paid For Your Stories

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Chicken Soup for the Soul is a company that publishes anthologies of short stories that are intended to make the world a better place. They pay for each story they accept, and you retain all rights to your writing.

They are inclusive and share their revenues with nonprofits, with a focus on furthering unity and understanding in the world, and fostering an appreciation for our differences.

If you like to write feel-good stories, this might be a fit for you.

It’s easy to submit. You can find the details in the link below.

Their recent request for submissions includes the following topics.

Stories about Angels -submission deadline, March 31, 2021

Black Women Share Their Truth stories - submission deadline, January 15, 2021

Stories about Cats -submission deadline, February 28, 2021

Christmas Stories -submission deadline, May 15, 2021

Stories about Counting Your Blessings -submission deadline, February 28, 2021

Eldercare stories -submission deadline, January 30, 2021

Stories about Preteens and Teenagers (writers under age 35) -submission deadline, December 15, 2020

Tough Times stories -submission deadline, March 31, 2021

To read the full details of each topic, have a look at their website.

I’ve had a couple of successes with Chicken Soup submissions in the past and would recommend you try it.

The Miracle of Love — The List

Angels All Around — The Parking Lot Angel

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