Publication: Chicken Soup for the Soul
Topic(s): Kindness, Humanity, Life Lessons, Inspirational Nonfiction
Rate: $250 per accepted story
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Submit Via: Webform

What They’re Looking For:
Chicken Soup for the Soul is seeking heartfelt, true stories about random acts of kindness — those small gestures that have a big emotional impact. Whether you received kindness from a total stranger, paid it forward to someone in need, or changed your own perspective through a selfless act, they want your story.

Stories can be touching, funny, or surprising — as long as they inspire readers to spread kindness. Examples include:

• How a stranger’s kindness changed your day or your life
• Times you went out of your way to help someone else
• Paying it forward and watching the ripple effect
• Transformative experiences from daily acts of kindness
• Holiday or community kindness moments

Before submitting, review their story guidelines here.

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