Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul

Guidelines at

Chicken Soup for the Music Lover' s Soul

Stories should be approx. 300-1200 words in length, and must make the reader "Laugh, cry or get goosebumps." If your story is accepted into the book, the writer receives $300, credit and a promo blurb to potentially millions of readers. For story guidelines and submission information, visit http://www.MusicLoversSoul.com.

OMNIDAWN Publishing

Seeking Fabulist and New Wave Fabulist short stories to be published in a new annual anthology, as well as full length New Wave Fabulist manuscripts. No fees. Paid royalties. For submission guidelines, go to

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS

MISTLETOE MADNESS ANTHOLOGY Blooming Tree Press Your stories should be designed and written for children ages 8-12. All topics will be considered except for horror. All stories should have a beginning, middle and end and should be filled with characters who are real and touching. Tell an exciting and/or funny story about Christmas. Make sure we are introduced to your character(s). Young Readers will want to identify with them just as you did, so be very descriptive. Don't be afraid to go back in time to set up your story. Action and expression are a must to keep readers interest. Make sure the setting and time period you are writing about is well
described. These stories may be historical or set in modern day. If you'd like to try your hand at a futuristic Christmas tale, we'd love to see that, too! If the story you wrote is published, you will be paid $10.00 and receive a complimentary copy of Mistletoe Madness upon publication of the story. You will also get a 1/4 page bio at the end of your story as well as having your name and information posted in the Featured Author section of the Blooming Tree Press website.

WRITE AT HOME NEWS
http://www.writeathomenews.com

We want unique perspectives in our stories. We want stories
about issues we all face, but written with a personal touch. If your story has made you laugh, cry, or think about an issue in a different way - then, we want to print and share it with our readers. 250-500 words. See theme listing. $30 pay.

ORION
http://www.oriononline.org/pages/om/omguidelines.html

A magazine about the issues of our time-how we live, what we value, what sustains us. Published six times a year, it is a forum for ideas about creating a healthy planet and healthy human communities. Orion publishes nonfiction, short stories, interviews, poetry, reviews, and imagery related to this exploration. Orion is meant as a lively, informative, and provocative dialogue, and we look for compelling writing that connects readers to important issues. We do not publish material that is academic or theoretical. Orion's feature articles and departments are open to submissions from freelance writers. From $400 to $1000 for feature-length articles. Payment is made upon acceptance. Orion purchases first North American serial rights.

Chicano youth anthology requests submissions

Call for Poems, Songs and Raps


MCR Productions in conjunction with Dr. Pancho McFarland of the Center for the Applied Study of American Ethnicity at Colorado State University invite Chicano youth ages 12-25 to submit your poetry, rap and song lyrics and short stories for possible inclusion in the book, Desde el Barrio:
Revolutionary Songs and Poems from Our Chicano Streets. All writers, rappers and poets are
encouraged to submit work related to the themes of social change and revolution. As you write consider the following questions: What is your world like? and What should it be like? The editors of the book, Mark Ramirez
and Pancho McFarland, want to know what is going on in your barrios and communities and what you think ought to happen. Themes could include love, friendship, the cops, the government, the schools, family, ancestry,
culture, race relations and racism, the court system, the environment, food, health, violence, guns, war, peace, barrio warfare, the economy, work, relationships,boyfriends and girlfriends, the land, city streets, heroes and
heroines, September 11th, war on Iraq, drug use, alcoholism, pleasure, desire, sex, machismo, armed revolution, sexism, homosexuality and homophobia, descriptions of your barrio or community. Don't place limits on your
imagination and creativity. We welcome other themes related to revolution and social change. If you'd like to see one or more of your writings in print, send one copy of your work to Dr. McFarland

DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2003

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:

"Laughing & Learning: Adventures in Parenting" – Seeking true, heart-warming, funny stories involving children,
especially if the stories can help children (or parents) learn something. For example, the lengths parents will go to for their children: Once my son wanted Power Ranger sandals so badly that I sat at work during my lunch hour
and colored Power Ranger stickers to put on a regular pair of sandals. Other examples would be avoiding miscommunications, teaching your child to share or to be aware of other people's feelings, learning to see the world through your child's eyes, etc. 10% of the proceeds from this book will be donated to a children's charity (the charity will be announced later, as that is still being determined). Payment: $10 upon acceptance and one copy of the
book upon its publication. Word count should be 100 to 1000 words; but if you need more to complete your
story, we'll try to ! work something out. Buys one-time rights.
Send submissions to: Gayle Trent, Editor, Grace Abraham Publishing, 13335
Holbrook St., Bristol, VA 24202 or via e-mail to gd830@hotmail.com

Deadline: June 1, 2003

A CUP OF COMFORT FOR TEACHERS
Heartwarming stories honoring exceptional teachers and mentors; celebrating the joys and rewards of teaching; and dedicated teachers who've overcome challenges and/or helped difficult students.
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2003

A CUP OF COMFORT FOR COURAGE
Positive and poignant stories about everyday heroes, in their own lives or in the lives of others; facing life's challenges (including disease, disability, death) with courage, dignity, compassion, and grace; taking chances; doing the right and noble thing, against the odds or against the grain.
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2003

A CUP OF COMFORT FOR SISTERS
Inspiring and/or upbeat, humorous and/or heartwarming stories celebrating the magical (and sometimes maddening) bond between sisters, and/or revealing the life-defining experiences and special moments shared by sisters.
Submission Deadline: June 2003

NOTE: Semifinalists are selected throughout the submission period, so early entry is encouraged. Submission deadlines are sometimes extended to secure the acquisition of a sufficient quantity and balanced mix of compelling and relevent stories.

Additional volumes are planned. Potential themes include: compassion, gratitude, bereavement, couples, fathers, sisters, twins, blended families, adoptive families, children of divorce, animal lovers, baby boomers, seniors, new parents, newlyweds, and more.

Story Length: 1000-2000 words

Stories must be original, positive, based on real people and events, and in English.

Preference given to anecdotal and emotionally evocative creative nonfiction stories and narrative essays. Please, no flowerly prose, poetry, journalistic articles, testimonials, profiles, or fiction.

Simultaneous and previously published submissions accepted, with the exception of mass-market anthologies.

Aspiring and published writers welcome.

For guidelines: wordsinger@aol.com; SASE to P. O. Box 863, Eugene, Oregon 97440, USA; or