Is Chicken Soup in Your Soul?

By Trina Boice
www.TrinaBoice.com


The Chicken Soup book franchise has been hugely successful over the past years.  If you've never read one of their books, you really are missing out on a soulful experience.  If you're a writer or someone who has had an inspiring experience that could be shared with others, you can submit your stories at: 
 http://www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=submit_story


I tried submitting an idea for a great book I thought they should write, but they're not accepting that kind of proposal.  They are, however, actively looking for contributors for the following books:

20th Anniversary Reader's Choice
To celebrate our twenty-year anniversary next summer, we are planning a book in which contributors tell us how a Chicken Soup for the Soul story changed their lives. If a Chicken Soup for the Soul story made a big difference to you, tell us the name of the story and the book in which it appeared, and then write us a new Chicken Soup for the Soul story all about how the old story helped you. We'll publish the stories in pairs -- the old ones and the new ones. The deadline for story submissions is November 30, 2012. 
 
Angels Among Us
We are looking for stories from people who believe that they have encountered or been helped by angels. How did your angel manifest himself or herself? How did your angel help you or someone you know? Please do not send stories about people who are "angels" because they do nice things, and also please do not submit eulogies where you say that your loved one is now an angel. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is July 31, 2012. 
 
Great Advice for Making Changes in Your Life
Have you ever read a Chicken Soup for the Soul story that had a wonderful nugget of advice in it that made a difference in your life? We are looking for stories that contain great pieces of advice, whether they are little things that improve our everyday lives, or major epiphanies that can change a life completely. Topics we will cover include advice related to work and personal relationships, marriage, parenting, health and fitness, finances, constructive criticism, taking chances, and following your passion. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is August 31, 2012. 
 
Independent Woman
Whether you are single or married, widowed, or divorced, you are in charge of your life and the lives of many other people. Tell us your story about running your independent life, achieving independence, and being a complete person. We are referring to all kinds of independence, not just financial or emotional. Share your story of empowerment and independence to help women of all ages feel stronger, more capable, and more confident. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is July 31, 2012 
 
Raising Kids on the Spectrum
If you are the parent of a child with autism or Asperger's, we invite you to share your story about raising your child - the ups and downs, the effect on your family, your child's special attributes and talents, and the lighter moments too. You may use a "pen name" on your story. These stories will provide advice, comfort and insight to other parents in the same situation. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is September 30, 2012.

Where do you want to be as an author?

                                                   

                                                                        By Trina Boice
                                                                     www.boicebox.com

You've seen him in the movie The Secret and he's appeared on more than 1,000 radio and TV shows in nearly every major market worldwide, including Oprah, Larry King Live, 20/20 and The Today Show.

As an author, he's sold over 115 million books and holds a world record for having seven books on the New York Times Best Seller list at the same time.  He's also one of the world's most successful speakers and travels the globe, sharing his inspiring message with huge audiences.

Yet despite all of his success, Jack Canfield has never forgotten what it was like to be a school teacher, struggling to get his first book out.  For that reason, he's full of great insights and advice for any author, speaker or entrepreneur - regardless of whether you're just at the idea stage, recently published for the first time, or already an advanced marketer.

On October 14th you can attend a FREE teleconference with Jack Canfield and learn from the pro!   He promises to help you discover:
*  What to do if you need to make money within 30 - 60 days
*  Two mindsets you need to create a best-selling book
*  How to find someone to sponsor your book
*  The "bypass marketing" strategy that made Chicken Soup a big hit
*  How to systematically create word-of-mouth marketing for your book
*  How to get started as a public speaker
*  How to use the Laws of Attraction with your book writing and marketing

The host of this special event for writers is Steve Harrison, who is an EXCELLENT marketing guru for writers and publishers.  I've attended several of his teleseminars and receive his e-newsletter.   Writers need to become marketers too if they want to truly become successful in this industry.

To register for this FREE 90-minute teleseminar, go to www.JackCanfieldTeleseminar.com or call 1-800-989-1400 extension 784.    I'll be there!