Hill Holler

“We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to.” - W. Somerset Maugham.

Are you one of those angst- ridden writers who scribbles in a frenzy with a wild eyed look on any scrap of paper he can find, with nothing but nothing penetrating that concentration- not hunger, not tiredness- save perhaps for death itself?!

No, neither am I actually.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul can always be relied upon to have a number of opportunities up for grabs at any time on a dizzying range of subjects. From their current Possible Books page:

We’re Looking for Stories! We have many Chicken Soup books in development and we’re always looking for new stories. If you have a story, let us know. Take a look at the list of some of our possible books and see if there’s a fit.

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I used to keep a collection of submission guidelines for various writing contests and publishing houses seeking them. The good news is I will be starting to share them here very soon! Read the rest of this entry »