Whether you are a twin, the parent of twins, related to
twins, acquainted with twins or just simply fascinated with twins, you’re sure
to have an inspirational, humorous, or touching story about this relationship! Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for stories and poems that highlight the special bond that twins
share, the joys and challenges of raising twins, the unique circumstances of
their arrival, the “double trouble” that twins get into, the “multiple
blessings” of being a twin or having them in the family, and much more! We’d
love to hear about triplets, quads and more, too. As with all Chicken Soup for the Soul stories, they
should be told in the first person, not be previously published, and not exceed
1,200 words.
Topics for "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More" may include but are not limited to:
The
journey through infertility, resulting in twin blessings
The
joys and challenges of pregnancy with multiples
The
perils of prematurity and life in the NICU
Getting
the good news and sharing it with others
Sleepless
nights and endless feedings
The
incidents that make twins “double trouble”
The
pranks and “switcheroos” pulled by identical twins
Being
a singleton in a home with multiples
The
chaos and silliness of everyday life with twins
The
special bond that twins share
Adventures
in double potty-training
Getting
out and about with twins, whether it’s to the store or on vacation
Grandparenting
twins
Twins
who arrive under special circumstances, such as adoption or surrogacy
Single
parenting with multiples
Raising
twins in a gay household
The
loss of a twin sibling
Tackling
the teenage years as a twin
Twin
tales from preschool, elementary school, high school and adult life
. . . and more!
If your story is selected for publication, you will receive
$200, ten free copies of the book (worth more than $100) and a 50-word bio in
the book. We cannot use previously published stories, but you will retain the
rights to sell your story after it is published by Chicken Soup.
Please submit your stories through the Chicken Soup web site
at www.chickensoup.com (click on
“Submit a Story”).
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15,
2008
Susan M. Heim is co-editor of the upcoming "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More." She is also the author of "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence" and "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons." Share your tips and advice about raising twins and multiples on Susan's website, TwinsTalk.
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