Skip to main content

📝 This Site Pays You $200 Just for Telling Your Story (And They’re Still Accepting New Writers in 2025)

   ✍️ Subhasri Devaraj | skilltobill.blogspot.com

Image by Subhasri Devaraj (Author)


What if that heartbreak you went through…

That one moment you’ll never forget…
Could actually pay your electricity bill this month?

Sounds mad, right?

But it’s real.
There’s a wholesome, old-school publishing brand still going strong in 2025, and they’re paying everyday people $200 per true story. No writing degree. No audience. No “personal brand.”

Just your truth.
Your real, raw, healing, human story.

Let me show you how to get published.

💌 What Is This Magical Place?

It’s called Chicken Soup for the Soul — and yes, it’s that same book brand your mom might have read in the 90s or early 2000s.

They’re still alive. Still publishing.
And still paying $200 per accepted story — in 2025.

They release books like:

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms Know Best

  • Angels and Miracles

  • Grieving and Healing

  • Lessons from My Dog

They’re not just selling books — they’re building emotional connection. And they want your story in it.

💵 How Much Can You Earn?

  • $200 per story if selected

  • 10 free copies of the book your story appears in (you can sell or gift these!)

  • Your name in a worldwide bestseller – seriously, these books have sold millions

✍️ Some writers get published multiple times. That’s ₹16,000+ every time your story gets in.

✅ Who Can Write for Them?

  • No writing experience? Perfect.

  • Not a native English speaker? Totally fine.

  • Don’t have a sad story? You don’t need one.

They want:

  • Moments that moved you

  • Times you grew, cried, learned, or laughed

  • Stories of pets, parents, kindness, faith, failures, forgiveness

Basically: anything real that makes readers feel something.

📚 What Are the Current Topics?

They’re always open for specific book themes. As of now (July 2025), some current topics include:

  • Grieving and Recovery

  • Military Families

  • Miracles

  • Holidays and Traditions

  • Positive Thinking

  • Teen Mental Health
    👉 Check the full list here: Chicken Soup Story Guidelines

🪄 How to Write a Story That Gets Selected

Here’s your step-by-step submission plan:

1. Pick a Topic

Choose one that makes you say, “Omg I HAVE something for that.”

For example:

  • Lost your grandma and found strength in unexpected ways → Grief & Healing

  • Your dog saved your sanity during lockdown → My Crazy Pet Story

  • You forgave someone you thought you never could → Forgiveness

2. Write Your Story (Real Talk, Not Fiction)

  • Must be 100% true

  • Length: 300–1,200 words

  • Write like you’re telling your best friend over chai

  • Use emotions, not big words

  • Start with a moment or memory (hook), then build it

⚠️ Don't turn it into a motivational speech. Be vulnerable.

3. Follow These Story Rules

✅ Must be true
✅ Written in first person ("I", "my")
✅ Uplifting or inspiring in some way
✅ Family-friendly
✅ No political/religious agendas
✅ No swearing, trauma dumping, or excessive sadness

Think “This happened to me… it hurt… but here’s what I learned and how it helped me grow.”

💻 How to Submit Your Story

👉 Go to: https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions

Then:

  1. Click the topic you want

  2. Fill in your name, email, story title

  3. Paste your story in the form

  4. Hit Submit and wait for the magic

🕰️ Response time: Can take up to 6 months — so be patient and keep submitting more in the meantime!

🎁 PRO TIPS to Boost Your Chances

  • Write from a single moment, not your whole life story

  • Keep the ending hopeful

  • Make the title short & specific (e.g., “The Day I Let Go” or “He Hugged Me Anyway”)

  • Read their past books for vibe matching

  • Avoid cliches like “Everything happens for a reason”

💡 Real-Life Ideas You Can Write About (Right Now)

  • A saree you never wore because someone hurt you

  • Your son’s small win that healed your old wounds

  • The moment you realized you're stronger than your past

  • How a stranger’s kindness saved your worst day

You already have gold in your memory — this site just turns it into cash.

🔍 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros❌ Cons
High payout ($200 per story)Takes time to get accepted (months)
No writing experience neededNo feedback if rejected
Emotionally healing + visibilityYou give up rights to the story
Great for moms, real people, storytellersYou can't re-use the same story elsewhere

💬 Final Words from a Fellow Writer

If you’ve ever said:

“I’ve been through so much… someone should write a book about it”

Well, this is it.
YOU are someone. This is the book. And they’ll pay you for it.

Even if no one clapped for you back then…
Even if your story felt like just pain…
It can now become someone else’s hope — and your income.

📌 Ready to Try?

✨ Go here: Submit Your Story

Or save this post and share it with a friend who’s been through something deep.

💸 From pain to page to payment — that’s the Skill to Bill way.

📣 Written by Subhasri Devaraj

Helping everyday dreamers turn life into income
🌐 skilltobill.blogspot.com




🧠 Disclaimer:
✋ No AI Here:
This blog post was written 100% by me, Subhasri Devaraj, without the use of AI writing tools.
Every word is real, personal, and written from scratch — just like a proper conversation over filter coffee. ☕
No bots. No auto-generated fluff. Just me, talking to you

⚠️ No content here is copied or auto-published. I don't post anything I wouldn’t say to a friend.

📌 Copyright © 2025 — Subhasri Devaraj | Skill to Bill.
All rights reserved. Please do not copy, republish, or reprint without permission


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

💵 $500/Week from Just Helping People Around? Here’s the Side Hustle Nobody Talks About

  ✍️  By Subhasri Devaraj Image by Author You’re tired of reading posts that say “just start freelancing” or “sell an ebook” like it's a magic wand. You want something real . Something that works without years of learning . You want to earn this week, not five months from now. Here’s one you probably haven’t heard enough about — but it could be your first step out of the paycheck-to-paycheck trap . It’s a side hustle that pays people like you and me to help others in our own neighborhood. And no, it’s not a scam. It’s not a survey site. It’s called TaskRabbit — and it might just change your bank balance and your confidence . 🧺 What Is TaskRabbit? TaskRabbit is a gig platform that connects people who need help with everyday tasks to people who are willing to help — and get paid for it. Think of it like this: Someone needs their shelf assembled? A working mom needs help organizing her kitchen? A college student needs help moving to a new apartment? Someone’s g...
Post a Comment
Read more

Best Websites to Teach Online & Earn Money (High-Paying Platforms)

  💡 Introduction: How Online Teaching Can Earn You Thousands The e-learning industry is exploding , creating opportunities for teachers, freelancers, and experts to earn money from home. Whether you’re skilled in English, coding, business, music, or any niche , there are high-paying platforms waiting for you. But here’s the problem: Many people try teaching online but struggle because they pick the wrong platforms —some pay too little , others take high commissions , and many have limited availability . 🔥 The good news? There are legit websites where you can teach online and earn up to $10,000/month ! 🛑 Problem: Why Most People Fail to Make Money Teaching Online ❌ Low-Paying Platforms: Some sites offer less than $5/hour —not worth your time!  ❌ Limited Availability: Some platforms only accept teachers from certain countries .  ❌ Difficult Application Process: Many require certifications or long approval times . Solution: Below, I’ve listed the highest-pay...
Post a Comment
Read more

💸 Get Paid $100 Per Task Doing Simple Copy-Paste Jobs (No Skills Needed, Just a Laptop!)

    ✍️  Subhasri Devaraj |  skilltobill.blogspot.com   Image by Subhasri Devaraj (Author) Let’s not sugarcoat it. You want to make money. You want something easy . And no, you’re not here for fake “data entry” jobs that ghost you after 3 hours of work. You want: ✅ Real site ✅ Real work ✅ Real pay ✅ And if possible... just some good old copy-paste work. Guess what? There’s ONE legit site that ticks all the boxes. And people are quietly making $100 or more per task — just by clicking, copying, and pasting. No design. No coding. No client begging. Just log in, pick a task, copy-paste what they ask, submit, done. Let’s break it down like a street-smart survival guide. 👀 First, What Is This Site? It’s called Clickworker . (You’ll thank me later.) It’s a German-based platform that offers microtasks — small digital jobs that take a few seconds to a few minutes. And no, it’s not scammy. It’s been around for over 10 years , pays on time via PayPal...
Post a Comment
Read more