Chicken Soup for the Soul
Get paid $250 for a true story
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- Worldwide (English-language stories)
Listing checked Oct 12, 2026
About Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul publishes books of true, first-person stories and poems on themes such as cats, dogs and family. If it publishes your story, it pays $250 one month after the book comes out. Each book topic has a posted deadline; on October 12, 2026, open topics ran to deadlines in 2027.
Who can apply
Write a true story or poem of up to 1,200 words that fits an open book topic. No AI-generated or AI-assisted writing, not even grammar tools like Grammarly. You're paid only if your piece is published.
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