Story Guidelines

Submitted by Good Luck Puppy on Tue, 2006-12-05 01:55.

Believe and good things will happen.

We all need hope. That's why I created Good Luck Puppy based on a little talisman I had that has brought me good luck during the years. I hope this little puppy will bring Good Luck to other people too.

The Good Luck Puppy® books are inspirational books geared towards teenagers. They have to show that everyone has difficulties, everyone has to go through hard times, but when you work hard, believe in yourself and never give up, Good Luck will find you and good things will happen. The message is simple, but needed...

I'd like to Thank all writers who have contributed their wonderful stories of inspiration and hope.

We always welcome more submissions and stories from contributors of any age.

What is a Good Luck Puppy® Story

A Good Luck Puppy® story is a true and inspirational story about ordinary people finding Good Luck and hope. It is usually a simple, non-pretentious art piece that touches the heart of the readers and makes them think about their own lives. These stories should ALWAYS be personal and non-fictional. They should be vividly written in such a way that the readers can feel almost in the scene with the people.

Good Luck stories should have a beginning, middle and an ending (often closing with a punch). This is the best way to wake up emotions and make us think of its moral.
A story that can make us laugh or cry, that can move us or make us say "WOW!". A good story can make us read it at once.

Guidelines for a Good Luck Story

1. Write an inspirational, exciting or funny story about things that have happened to you personally, or someone you know. Make sure that you introduce the character(s).

2. Write your story with emotions that will make the reader laugh, cry or simply say "WOW"!

3. The story should start have beginning, middle and an ending (often closing with a punch). It should include dialog and the character should be vividly described.

4. Remember, Your STORY and your FEELINGS will make your story a winner!

NOT ACCEPTED:

1. Term papers, thesis, personal letters or journal entries.

2. Religious sermons, essays or eulogies.

3. Stories about politics.

4. Self-advertising.

Story Specifications

1. Please be sure to include your and/or the author’s name and contact information with each submitted story. No anonymous or author unknown submissions will be accepted.

2. Stories should be non-fiction, length between 400-1300 words.

If the story you wrote is published, you will be paid upon publication of the story. Payment amount will be determined at that time.