Generation Gap: Gen X: Why Worry? Issue 1 Free Tip Jar Option

Generation Gap aims to publish writers of all ages in a bi-annual print magazine. We want writers and artists spanning the generations to explore the same subjects in the same space and especially encourage joint submissions from writers of different generations. Side by side submissions should be submitted together in one file and be submitted to the call for the youngest writer in the collaboration. Each issue is themed and writers should submit their poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art/photography. While we aren’t aiming for a clean stylistic aesthetic, we are looking for writing that approaches the subject with honesty, vulnerability, and clarity of voice. We want work that is brave. Generation Gap seeks submissions for its first print publication in Winter 2026. Online publication to follow and all work published in print will be considered for online editions. Generation Gap is based in the Pacific Northwest, but we accept writing from around the world. The driving question for our first issue is: Why worry? The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. Please submit through our Duosoma portal. We do not accept email submissions. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us if your work is accepted elsewhere. Fiction/CNF up to 4,000 words. Up to three poems in a single document. For Art, please submit high-resolution (300 DPI) JPG or PNG files. We recommend files be at least 1500 pixels on the shortest side to ensure high-quality print reproduction. for art/photography. Generation Gap acquires First North American Serial Rights; all rights revert to the author upon publication. At this time, we are a contributor copy only publication. AI is a fine research tool, but we do not accept AI generated writing or art.

Please submit to the category for the generation you are said to be part of:

Silent Generation 1928-1945

Boomers 1946-1964

Gen X 1965-1980

Millenials 1981-1996

Gen Z (Under 18? Parent permission required with submission) 1997-2012