Sometime ago, someone who is close to me asked me a question that has been on my mind since then. "Katie, how do you be happy?" I thought for a moment, and gave answers, drawn through my own life experience. Since then, I have noticed that there are alot of people who seem to be really down, maybe clinically depressed, encumbered and burdoned, or don't know how to smile and laugh. This concern has bothered me to the point that I felt I must do something about it.
I am in the process of writing a book of short stories that will be focused on how to be happy. I already have many great short stories, but I thought it might be fun to include stories from you. My guess is that everyone who reads this blog, has experience with becoming and staying happy, and could share. If you would like to submit your story please use the following guidelines:
1. Your story should be typed on the computer in MS Word, and should be no longer than two printed pages. Double or single space is acceptable using a a standard font such as Times New Roman and 12 - 14 in size.
2. Title your story and include "by" "your name".
3. Include your first name and last initial if you want to remain anonymous or you can give your full name. Please include your email address, or contact information.
4. Send this as an email attachment to me at ktgauger@gmail.com and in the subject area, type in "How to be happy".
5. You may submit up to 3 separate stories, but each must be a true story or experience. (same email but separate attachments please). You may, however, change the names of the individuals to protect privacy or to make it so that their identity is kept confidential in your submissions.
6. Submission deadline is April 30, 2010.
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Each submission will be carefully read and those that best fit the focus, and are unique from other submissions, will be selected. If your story is chosen, you will be contacted to let you know and send further permissions prior to submitting for publishing. If your story was not selected, don't dismay, as there will probably be many of the same ideas told over and over and it won't be a reflection on you or the idea, simply a duplicate. I am looking for diverse ways that people have figured out how to be happy. If this book is accepted for publication, you will be notified, and those of you whose stories are selected, will receive a free copy of the book after it's publication. You will also be acknowledged in the book, (unless you want to remain anonymous) for your contribution. Ok girls... let's get writing. Love, Katie G.
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