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Chicken Soup for the Soul accepts true stories and poems for numerous themed books, including pet, holiday, relationship, and positive-living topics.

Response time info: ~183 days; sourced from The Submission Grinder

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Submission calls

nonfictionCloses Feb 28, 2027Pays: No payment for submissions; payment is made only for stories published in a book.

True stories about positive thinking and making every day count; the page describes the power of the mind and thoughts. Deadline extended to February 28, 2027.

nonfictionCloses Mar 31, 2027Pays: No payment for submissions; payment is made only for stories published in a book.

First-person true stories about dogs, including funny, heartwarming, or surprising experiences; up to 1,200 words. Deadline: March 31, 2027. The book is scheduled for publication in 2027.

nonfictionCloses May 30, 2027Pays: No payment for submissions; payment is made only for stories published in a book.

First-person true stories about cats, including funny, heartwarming, or surprising experiences; up to 1,200 words. Deadline: May 30, 2027.

nonfictionCloses May 30, 2027Pays: No payment for submissions; payment is made only for stories published in a book.

True stories about pets other than dogs and cats, or about dogs or cats together with another kind of pet; the page lists pets including birds, rabbits, fish, horses, and others. Deadline: May 30, 2027.

nonfictionCloses May 30, 2027Pays: No payment for submissions; payment is made only for stories published in a book.

True stories about the entire December holiday season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and New Year's; Christmas stories must be Santa Safe. Deadline: May 30, 2027.

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True stories about marriage and long-term relationships, including humor, romance, challenges, advice, blended families, and lasting relationships. Deadline extended to November 30, 2026.

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