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Generation Gap

Generation Gap is currently only an idea, but it’s a good one. We aim 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. 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.

Generation Gap is a literary magazine that came into being in the spring of 2026 when Liz Shine (Founder of Red Dress Press) was sitting around at five in the morning thinking about her students, who she was helping to make a literary magazine at the time. Liz has taught high school English for almost thirty years and is the faculty adviser of the literary magazine at her school. She was thinking about them, staring out the window, reflecting on some recent experiences with submitting work to literary magazines and also just the state of the world, when the idea for this magazine presented itself. At first, she thought, oh, no a literary magazine is so much work, but try as she might, she could not say no. She knew she needed to try. So, here we are, just stepping out, trying to bring this idea into being.

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Boomer: Issue 2. Nostalgia Free Tip Jar Option Open

Closes on Friday, April 30, 2027 11:59 PM PDT (in 189 days).

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 second print publication in Summer 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 theme for our second issue is Nostalgia. The submission deadline is April 30, 2027. 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

Submit

Gen X: Issue 2. Nostalgia Free Tip Jar Option Open

Closes on Friday, April 30, 2027 11:59 PM PDT (in 189 days).

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 second print publication in Summer 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 theme for our second issue is Nostalgia. The submission deadline is April 30, 2027. 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

Submit

Silent Generation: Issue 2. Nostalgia Free Tip Jar Option Open

Closes on Friday, April 30, 2027 11:59 PM PDT (in 189 days).

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 second print publication in Summer 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 theme for our second issue is Nostalgia. The submission deadline is April 30, 2027. 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

Submit

Gen Z: Issue 2. Nostalgia Free Tip Jar Option Open

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 second print publication in Summer 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 theme for our second issue is Nostalgia. The submission deadline is April 30, 2027. 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

Submit

Millenial: Issue 2. Nostalgia Free Tip Jar Option Open

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 second print publication in Summer 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 theme for our second issue is Nostalgia. The submission deadline is April 30, 2027. 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

Submit

Boomer: Why Worry? Issue 1 Temp Closed

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

Not Open

Gen X: Why Worry? Issue 1 Temp Closed

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

Not Open

Gen Z: Why Worry? Issue 1 Temp Closed

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

Link to Parent Permission.

Not Open

Millenial: Why Worry? Issue 1 Temp Closed

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

Not Open

Silent Generation: Why worry? Issue 1 Temp Closed

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

Not Open

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