Publication: Chicken Soup for the Soul
Topic(s): Gratitude, Blessings, Inspirational Life Stories
Rate: $250 per accepted story
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Editor: Not specified
Submit Via: Online submission form
What They’re Looking For
Chicken Soup for the Soul is accepting inspirational, heartwarming, and real-life stories on the theme of blessings and gratitude. Writers are encouraged to share experiences that show how counting blessings—big or small—can bring hope, perspective, and joy, even during life’s challenges.
They want stories that touch on themes like:
- Finding silver linings in tough times
- Turning tragedy into triumph
- Gratitude in daily life
- Simple joys that keep us grounded
- Family, health, financial, or personal struggles overcome with a grateful heart
- Volunteering and giving back as a blessing in itself
Accepted pieces should be personal, emotional, and relatable, not abstract essays.
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How To Get This Client
Chicken Soup for the Soul is one of the most trusted international platforms for freelance writers and storytellers. To impress their editors:
- Write a true, first-person story with a strong emotional arc.
- Keep it inspirational, authentic, and concise (usually under 1,200 words).
- Focus on gratitude and blessings, showing how positivity reshaped your perspective.
- Proofread carefully and submit only polished work—they pay well and expect quality.
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