Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for writers

We all have them! Those eccentric, goofy, wacky, lovable, and oh so fun family members—the ones we tell all the stories about. They could be a parent or grandparent, an in-law, a brother or sister, an aunt, uncle or cousin. Or grown children.

Share your true stories and poems about those family members. With love and appreciation, please. No mean- spirited stories wanted. And don’t worry. You can put a pen name on your story if necessary.

Deadline: 30 May 2022

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 1993, Chicken Soup for the Soul has been a socially conscious company that combines storytelling with making the world a better place. We began by being as inclusive as possible in the pages of our books, publishing stories by people of all faiths, nationalities, ethnicities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

PITCH IDEAS

Here are some suggested topics, but we know you will have many more ideas:

Faux pas, misunderstandings, gaffes of all kinds
Eccentric to a fault
Family feuds
Family traditions that need to end… now!
Weddings, funerals, and other family events
Birthdays and gift-giving
Meeting the family
Silly family fun
Childhood hijinks
Holiday hysterics
Kooky compulsions and obsessions
Estate issues – that’s mine and you can’t have it!
Moving back in with your parents
Having your children move back in
Vacationing together
Marriage! Need we say more?
Blended families
Outlandish, amusing and annoying habits

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION

Write a short introduction about yourself
Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

COMPENSATION