Born in the 1980s - Young Writers

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The 1980s were a decade of mixed fortunes, social unrest or loadsamoney, industrial action or living it large, the boys from the blackstuff or yuppies, The Smiths or Bananarama. Forget all that, what becomes of children born into that. Route are looking for story submissions from writers born between 1 January 1980 and 31 December 1989 for a collection showcasing the most talented of the youth who are set to inherit the world. Stories should have a contemporary setting and reflect the world we live in.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Unknown payment Pays occasionally, unknown rates.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026