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Hi This is Raksha Bharadia, author of Me A handbook for life (Rupa & co). Submissions invited for Chicken Soup for the Indian Teenage Soul and Chicken Soup for the Indian Mother's Soul Chicken soup for the Indian soul will be released by December 2007. I am now compiling Chicken Soup for the Indian Teenage Soul and Chicken soup for the Indian Mother's Soul for Westland publishing house.Selected stories will carry the contributors' names but there wll be no payment made. Copyright, however, stays with the authors.Recipe for a Chicken Soup for the Soul® storyThey are inspirational, true stories about love, learning, overcoming obstacles, reaching goals, something readers can relate to and learn from without feeling criticised or judged, about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Stories that help readers discover basic principles they can use in their own lives. They are personal and often filled with emotion, drama and vivid images that stir the senses.They have a beginning, middle and an ending that often closes with a punch, creating emotion rather than simply talking about it.They 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, goose bumps or any combination of these. A good story covers the range of human emotions. The most powerful stories are about people extending themselves, or performing an act of love, service or courage for another person. Guidelines creation 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). 2. Tell your story in a way that will make the reader cry, laugh or get goose bumps. 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 character should express their feelings though 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.What a Chicken Soup for the Soul® story is NOT.1. A sermon, an essay or eulogy. 2. A term paper, thesis, letter or journal entry. 3. About politics or controversial issues. 4. A "My Grandma Just Died, and Let Me Tell You What A Wonderful Person She Was" or "Let Me Tell You About My Disease or Operation" or "I Gave a Bum Some Money, Aren't I Incredible?" or "Why My Mother Is the Best Mother" or a personal testimony that may mean nothing to the reader. Story Specifications Stories should be non-fiction, ranging in length between 300-1200 words. Chapters / Themes for Chicken Soup for the Indian Teenage SoulRelationships; Friendships; On Family; On Love and Kindness; On Learning; Tough Stuff; Making a Difference; Going for it / Reaching for GoalsChapters / Themes for Chicken Soup for the Indian Mother'sOn Love; On a Mother's Guiding Hand; A Mother's Courage; On Motherhood; Becoming a Mother; Special Moments; Miracles; Letting Go; A Grandmother's Love; Thank You, Mom.Submissions to rakshabharadia@gmail.com or bharadiaraksha@hotmail.com before 15th December 2007.
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