Today's Pressured Youth: What Will They Say? Anthology A project of IHRAM Press Literary Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About This anthology explores the challenges faced by today’s youth, including the pressures of social media, societal expectations, and family dynamics. These factors can take a toll on mental health and, in some cases, lead to serious struggles like anxiety, depression, loneliness, or even thoughts of suicide. Young people often face a frustrating contradiction: that they have the power to create change, but are frequently dismissed as “just children.” This collection will also examine the language surrounding this paradox and its impact on how youth are perceived and treated.We invite submissions that amplify the voices of young people—firsthand accounts from youths, reflections on the author’s personal experiences, stories of resilience, and perspectives on isolation or societal pressures. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Children/Family: See guidelines. Society/Culture: Current events, Social issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $50 per story.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Children/Family: See guidelines. Society/Culture: Current events, Social issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Children/Family: See guidelines. Society/Culture: Current events, Social issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per poem.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation Today's Pressured Youth: What Will They Say? 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