Chicken Soup for the Indian Entrepreneur’s soul

Chicken Soup for the Indian Entrepreneur’s soul

I received the below mail from a friend who is compiling stories for the Chicken Soup series from Indian entrepreneurs. You all can share your experiences and stories that might inspire others across the globe. Please mail the stories to raksha bharadia [rakshabharadia@gmail.com] before 31st July. The stories can be a maximum of 1200 words. If you have any questions, do kindly write to Raksha directly and I am just helping her reach out to more people. Also do share this with your other friends too. All the best!

A Chicken Soup for the Soul story is an inspirational, true story about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They are personal and often filled with emotion and drama.

Chicken Soup for the Soul stories have a beginning, middle and an ending that often closes with a punch, creating emotion rather than simply talking about it.

The most powerful stories are about people extending themselves, or performing an act of love, service or courage for another person.

Guidelines

1. Tell an exciting, sad or funny story about something that has happened to you or someone you know. Make sure that you introduce the character(s).

 2. The story should start with action; it should include a problem, issue or situation. It should include dialogue and the characters should express their feelings through the conflict or situation. It should end in a result, such as a lesson learned, a positive change or pay-off.

 What a Chicken Soup for the Soul story IS NOT:

1. A sermon, an essay or eulogy.

3. A term paper, thesis, letter or journal entry.

4. About politics or controversial issues.

5. A biography or testimonial.

Story Specifications

1. Stories and poems must be non-fiction and should be no longer than 1,200 words.

2. Please submit only stories or poems that have not been previously published.

 Details…

Last dates for accepting submissions: 31^st July 2013.

The write-ups will carry the contributor ’s name. Westland pays Rs. 1000 per story and two copies of the book.

Some themes for Entrepreneurs Soul

A moment of clarity
Fun at work
Thinking out of the box
Having faith/ believing in your dream
Having courage/Taking risks
Against all odds
When the going gets tough
Management – Time, people, stress, self
Building Team spirit
Stories of Leadership
Life lessons
Overcoming adversities
Balancing work and home
Wearing many hats
Determination
Growing a business
Dealing with wanting to give up
Getting the investor in believe in you
Outsourcing/delegation (outsourcing your weakness)
Work smart if not hard
Being an innovator
Decision-making
Change with the changing times

Please do forward it to others who may want to contribute. Interested stories should be mailed to raksha bharadia [rakshabharadia@gmail.com]