Jan 11 2008
Chicken Soup and Me
Okay, I revisited The Chicken Soup for the Soul possible titles so I can finally choose a topic. It seems that a topic choose me. Below is a list of titles (in bold) along with my thoughts.
No Specific Title - Unless I’m inspired, I’m not going to write a story for a book that may never hit the shelves.
Result Stories - I don’t have a results story to share.
Baking with Kids - I don’t know how to cook. I never baked with my mom. I don’t think she knows how to bake.
Basketball Lover’s Soul - In Junior High, I play some kick ass basketball. Best rebounder, ever. Well, not quite but for a young kid I wasn’t bad. I can’t submit to this book because they are looking for a basketball fan, not a thirty something that played back in the day.
Cat lover’s soul” - I’m not a fan of the cat.
Catholic Soul - I’m not Catholic.
Celebrating Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments - The stories have to be funny and upbeat. I don’t have notable embarrassing moments to share. The one’s I’ve experienced are pretty typical. Such as tripping on the sidewalk and that I don’t find embarrassing.
Christmas Collection - Christmas isn’t my thing.
Christmas Pet Book - Not a fan of the pet.
Dog Lover’s Soul: Unleashed! - Not a fan of the dog.
Extraordinary Teen’s Soul - Maybe I can. The submission requirements state that the book will be a “collection of stories on life, love, and learning for teens.” At the moment, I can’t think of a lesson.
Football Lover’s Soul - Not a fan of football
Green Soul - I’m a polluter.
High School Graduates - High School wasn’t memorable.
High School Student’s Soul - Same reasons as above.
Lessons for Expectant Mothers – I ain’t no mamma.
Lessons for Leaders - Linda may have a story for this one, but I want to see my name in a book. Linda has her fair share.
Life Lessons on Relationships/Couples - I’ve only had one boyfriend in my life. I’ve been single for over three years. And I’ve only gone on a date with one guy in the last two years. Can’t offer advice on the subject. Btw, I want to add that I’m datable. It’s just that most men aren’t.
Middle School Student’s Soul - Again, Linda has a story.
Runner’s Soul - I’m a runner!! Yes!
Stay at Home Mom’s Soul - I ain’t no momma.
Twin Soul - I ain’t a twin.
Runner’s Soul is it! I have no idea what to write about, tho. And there isn’t a deadline. That means I’ll procrastinate. Things aren’t looking up for me and The Chicken Soup series.
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Why no Alcoholic’s Soul? I’m contacting the ACLU. I feel discriminated against.
The Series is way ahead of you, Doug. They created the No Specific Title option specifically for ACLU lovers.
How about Chicken Soup for the writers soul.
Okay, I missed the CYA category. Drunk at the time and all.
Doug, that’s funny. I’m a nondrinker. Never been drunk. Farthest I ever got to drinking was tasting a sweet alcoholic beverage when I was twenty two. It tasted like juice so I figured it’s better to drink real juice.
Rain, I like your idea. I imagine that most writer’s souls are tortured. Or at least that’s the romantic POV.