A healthy recipe works well to rejuvenate a sick, frail and feeble. Inspirational stories works well to revive a dismal soul.
Does your writing skill have the power to make your readers cry, laugh or get goose bumps(the good kinds)?
Does your thoughts come directly from heart that can heal a sick and uphold a disheartened soul?
Then pen down your stories/experiences because that is the recipe that can get your story featured in Chicken Soup for the Indian Entrepreneur’s soul
Blog and make your readers feel that they are actually in the scene with the people.
As you proceed with the recipe put in the best ingredients so that you end up with a lesson learned or a pay-off.
Follow a few simple steps to earn yourself a Chicken Soup
- Blog about a person who has inspired you by doing extraordinary things in an ordinary way.
- Ensure that you introduce the character(s)
- Write the story in first person
- The story should start with action; it should include a problem, issue or situation and end in a result, such as a lesson learned, a positive change.
- Include dialogues and characters that express feelings
- Let it come from your HEART!
Include this code in your post and share the link with us.
I wish to get my story published in Chicken Soup for the Indian Entrepreneurs Soul in association with BlogAdda.com
Some themes that you can help you in identifying the person are:
- Thinking out of the box
- Having faith/ believing in your dream
- Having courage
- Taking risks
- Learning
- Time Management
- Team spirit
- Stories of Leadership
- Life lessons
- Overcoming adversities
What a Chicken Soup for the Soul story IS NOT:
- A sermon, an essay or eulogy.
- An “as told to” story written in the third person.
- A term paper, thesis, letter or journal entry.
- About politics or controversial issues.
- A biography or testimonial.
Story Specifications
- Stories and poems must be non-fiction and should be no longer than 1,200 words.
- No anonymous, author unknown or “as told to” submissions, please.
- Please submit only stories or poems that have not been previously published.
If your story gets published:
- Westland will pay you Rs. 1000 per story
- You will get 2 copies of the book.
Update:
We have two bloggers who have been shortlisted and their stories are surely going to get published. They are:
- Richa Singh – subzeroricha.blogspot.in/
2013/05/the-subzero-story.html - Anurag Aryan – http://ink.beersting.org/
2013/21-to-millions/ - Nibedita Bose – http://nibedita-bose.blogspot.in/2013/05/sweet-dreams.html
- Ilakshee – http://ilakshee.blogspot.in/2013/05/a-loan-repaid.html
There are more bloggers who would be added to the above list. For now, congrats Richa and Anurag. Party banta hain boss!
Do we have to submit the story or write on the blog?
@manjulika Blog about it and share the link here. 🙂
can we submit multiple entries ? If we submit poems should it also be in first person ?
Pease clarify ?
@afshan Yes. You can submit multiple entries. We will check about the poem part and get back to you.
Do we have to know that Inspiring protagonist of the story personally or it could be any random Real person??
A great opportunity again, thank you team Blogadda. I am on it!
What an enthralling opportunity! 🙂
Here’s my entry for the same: A Bundle of Dreams
All the best to everyone!
Does it have to be a story about someone else or can it be an inspiring incident or a personal experience?
where to share the link ??
@Mehroo It can be a personal experience of course….something that changed the way you looked at business/work. In fact what works best is if you write about one incident/anecdote or episode that inspired you or made you see things differently.
@Ankita You can write about a person you do not know personally but then you have to back that with what you have learnt from that role model in a personal way. how did you incorporate that change in your lives…
@Afshan You can share multiple entries. Poems, not necessarily be the first person.
I hope my entry fits the bill! Here it is: http://www.myworldfoodandtravel.com/2013/04/many-thanks-paul-da.html
PS: Am I correct in submitting the link here? Or should I submit it elsewhere?
this is my post-http://docpgaj.blogspot.in/2013/04/insight.html
@ admin, is this fine,, am i now in contest or i have do something else? plz do reply.
http://docpgaj.blogspot.in/2013/04/insight.html
@ admin – is this fine Nw?
Here’s my entry, fingers crossed 🙂
http://pallosworld.blogspot.in/2013/05/engaging-employees-never-grow-up-way.html
Hey,
If we are writing another person’s story, does it still have to be in first person? Please tell me how to go about it.
Please do reply on my above query about submitting poems – word limit ? and if it also has to be in first person ? One more doubt do we have to blog only about entrepreneurs ?
@Afshan Already replied. 🙂 Yes. You have to blog about entrepreneurs.
Hi,
Just wanted to check if this entrepreneur has be a really successful one or a wellknown one? Or can we write about people who have started out and may be struggling and hanging on to be a successful one? 🙂 Pls opine! 🙂
A nice opportunity indeed!
Here’s my entry: http://tarangsinha.blogspot.in/2013/05/dare-to-dream.html
My entry for the contest is here:
http://myriadrainbowhues.blogspot.in/2013/05/the-soul-that-keeps-growing.html
Here is my entry-
http://docpgaj.blogspot.in/2013/04/my-memorable-junior-residency-days.html
my entry of the contest…:)
http://vaisakhimishra.blogspot.in/2013/05/theres-always-door.html
Dear BlogAdda,
Is the Chicken Soup Series only for the Entrepreneur Soul. Can’t I write about something else. Kindly clarify.
Regards,
P
Hello,
This is my entry to the contest.
http://simplyme-wishawish.blogspot.in/2013/05/hats-off-to-my-inspiration.html
Regards,
Sowmya
OK, as promised, I am ready with my entry. The story is titled- The trick!
Here is the link- http://abhyudayadoses.blogspot.in/2013/05/chicken-soup-for-indian-entrepreneurs_6.html
Enjoy!
Cheers! Good luck everyone.
Hey! thanks for the fabulous opportunity! here s the link- http://hollersofasomeone.blogspot.in/2013/02/nonsense.html
Here is my write up http://i-pari.blogspot.in/2013/04/connection-with-allah.html
My Mom is the best inspiration I have in my life- She is an unpaid entrepreneur at home. Here goes my story http://afshan-shaik.blogspot.in/2013/05/to-iron-woman-i-know.html
Dear Admin
Please let me know if this entry is acceptable?
admin
Please let me know the word limit for poems and also please let me know if poem should also be in first person. Waiting for your reply
Please do asap
Hello,
I got an email today about the soldier for women contest. In it was written this: “Get your story published in the ‘Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul'”.
So I wanted to know, did it implied I can submit my soldier for women contest entries for this contest as well (Which would be satisfying the rules above of course except of fresh entries).
Waiting for your response.
Thanks & Regards.
http://privytrifles.blogspot.in/2013/05/born-to-lead.html
@afshan Poems need not be first person. 🙂 Stories and poems must be non-fiction and should be no longer than 1,200 words.
http://wingstomywords.blogspot.in/2013/05/giving-and-living.html
http://rottenview.blogspot.in/2013/05/millionaire.html
There are people who support you to achieve your dreams or in my case make an idea a reality. These very people bear the weight of our failures and burden of our needs. They are the forces that help you to reach your goal.
My story a tribute to people behind a persons success.
http://rottenview.blogspot.in/2013/05/millionaire.html
Can more than one story be submitted from one blog??
Here is my entry:
http://acacaphonyofmiscellany.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-first-lessons-in-entrepreneurship.html
@Nibedita Yes. 🙂
Here is my entry.
Story of Raghu Mackwana, man who lost his legs to Polio, and how he “payed-back” what he got.
From “Tyag nu Tiffin” (Food of Sacrifice), “Tulsi Project” and “Lokmitra”, Raghu along with his four friends delivers Tiffins to the needy across Ahmedabad.
Read more about him here:
http://chaai-paani-biskuut.blogspot.in/2013/05/dreams-on-tricycle.html
Hope you like it 🙂
Here is my Entry.
http://arsahana.blogspot.in/2013/05/sadhanas-achievement.html
Here is my entry…Loved writing each word of it…Thanks a lot Blogadda for this chance to walk down the memory lane 🙂
http://nibedita-bose.blogspot.in/2013/05/sweet-dreams.html
My entry for this opportunity. Thank you Blogadda
http://ilakshee.blogspot.in/2013/05/changing-course.html
My entry for the contest is http://princesspurva.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/fulfill-your-dreams/
Fingers Crossed 🙂
Here is my small effort: http://neelamhere.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/sindhi-sweets-…dentity-milieu/
Heres my entry! Story of Manju – the Successful Entrepreneur 🙂 http://nandinispeaks.blogspot.com/2013/05/chicken-soup-for-indian-entrepreneur_13.html
My entry for the Chicken Soup…
Beautiful Days at Work!!!
http://wp.me/pMgwb-10V
http://www.theappletini.com/2013/05/the-meaning-of-respect.html
Here’s my entry : ‘the meaning of respect’
Here’s my entry to the contest. This story is about a self made man, one who literally teaches us how to turn our lives of stones into shimmering gems. Hope it gets selected!!
http://makeitbeayoutiful.blogspot.in/2013/05/turning-stones-into-gems.html
http://www.theappletini.com/2013/05/play-to-your-strengths.html
My entry – Play to your strengths
http://www.theappletini.com/2013/05/contest-entry-one-in-million.html
The one-in-a-million man.
This is my Entry for the Chicken Soup Contest! “Sliding Doors”
http://duskndawn-fatima.blogspot.in/2013/05/sliding-doors.html
All the best to the others participating too 🙂
http://rinzurajan.blogspot.in/2013/05/a-sold-out-idea.html
I made it on time! 😀
http://makeitbeayoutiful.blogspot.in/2013/05/turning-stones-into-gems.html?m=1
here’s my entry!!! Hope i make the cut for chicken soup!!
Here’s my entry. Hope you enjoy reading. http://makeitbeayoutiful.blogspot.in/2013/05/turning-stones-into-gems.html
He is an inspiration to all who know him. His life journey literally teaches one how to turn their lives of stones into shimmering gems.
http://makeitbeayoutiful.blogspot.in/2013/05/turning-stones-into-gems.html
Does it have to be a person who I know personally or can it be somebody who I don’t know so well, but has still made me change my outlook towards life? Please let me know at the earliest! Thank you!
@sweta If you know the person well enough to write about him/her, that should be good enough. 🙂 Look forward to your entry.
I have two stories in mind! Will submit the best one 🙂 Thank you!
@sweta You can submit both. Better chances. 🙂
Here’s my last question – Can the write up be about a solution to a personal problem that was hampering your progress that has now changed your approach towards work?
My entry titled “Entrepreneurship is in my Blood” @ http://nipmu.blogspot.in/2013/05/entrepreneurship-is-in-my-blood.html . From nischala
One more entry from me. Fingers crossed and wishing my fellow bloggers the very nest.
http://ilakshee.blogspot.in/2013/05/a-loan-repaid.html
Here’s my entry for Chicken Soup for the Soul. Please do read the story of St. Jude India ChildCare Centres and the man behind it all
http://chowmiaow.blogspot.in/2013/05/nihal-and-hand-above.html
My first time in a BlogAdda competition. The Power Of Faith http://theembarrassment.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/the-power-of-faith/
any chance of extending the dead line by day or two??
One more real life story by me for this contest – How an entrepreneur struggled , failed and how the most unexpected reasons effected him- Read and share your views on “A Real Life Episode” at http://afshan-shaik.blogspot.in/2013/05/a-real-life-episode.html.
Any chances for extension?
http://ashreyamom.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/profit-or-loss/
@ashreyamom @ekta At the moment, we do not have an update about extension. 🙂 Don’t wait for it.
sorry for this duplicate post.. tried submitting it earlier but I don’t see it.. hence putting it up again…
herez my entry… thank you Blogadda for this opportunity… and all the best to all you guys participating in this 🙂 🙂
http://sunitakurup.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/breaking-rules-doctor-who-wrote.html
My 2nd Entry ! My little Tryst with entrepreneurship ( long back ) 😀 http://nandinispeaks.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-tryst-with-entrepreneurship-chicken.html
Here’s my entry:-)
http://apeironinfinity.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/the-man-who-loved-his-colors/
can you believe it I made it!! here is my entry http://subzeroricha.blogspot.in/2013/05/the-subzero-story.html
the picture of the magazine will be available in a while if just in case (fingers crossed) they need to publish it will provide by then 🙂
Here is my contest entry Blogadda 🙂
http://www.vanitymoments.com/2013/05/lot-of-hard-works.html
Any chances of extending the timeline?
An ode to the woman who is now more than family.
http://www.blogwatig.com/2013/05/pudding-aunty_15.html
My entry for the contest
http://dianasmusings.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/recipe-for-winning-chicken-soup-for-the-entrepreneurs-soul/
I’ve changed the heading to my entry ..Here’s the updated one..Please ignore the previous one !
http://dianasmusings.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/a-positive-change/
Here’s my entry: http://www.sarusinghal.com/2013/05/bill-gates-of-small-town_13.html
Good Luck Everyone 🙂
My entry for the contest ..
http://odizzey.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/dream-big-dream-beyond-chicken-soup-soul-contest-blogadda/
My entry is here: http://manasa-t.blogspot.in/2013/05/travel-with-darter.html
my entry: 21 to millions
Phew! Just in time! Here’s my entry:
http://rituparnaghosh.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/its-never-too-late/
My entry is here: http://manasa-t.blogspot.in/2013/05/sin-mon-tales.html
Hope m on time for my entry ….
http://megha-jethmalani.blogspot.in/2013/05/soul-to-soul.html
My poem for the same:
http://zindagiunlimited.blogspot.in/2013/05/mikey-inspiration.html
My entry for the contest :
http://randomreflexions.blogspot.in/2013/05/abroad.html
Hi, when are you going to announce short listed candidates?
oops i missed the contest…
shall i post my entry now?
when will we know if our post is shortlisted??
A quick question – will you be making a public announcement of shortlisted entries?
@deboshree Yes. 🙂
Thanks Admin! Eagerly awaiting the same. 🙂
is this contest still on..?
Cos I have been getting mails from blog adda asking to participate in this contest?
Please clarify
Hey, when will the shortlist stories be announced??
When can we expect the results of this contest? Awaiting this one coz it is real special 🙂
When would the results be declared… really waiting 🙂
Congratulations Richa and Anurag!
Congrats Richaaaa n Anurag!
CONGRATULATIONS Richa & Anurag
All the Best !!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!! 😀
Richa and Anurag congratulations for making it to the book! 🙂
*calms down* okay even I can win!! My first win at any literary event. And thanks for the wishes guys. 🙂
when is the contest ending?
Thanks everyone !! 😀