Submitters must be members of Gen X, which we define as people born between 1965 and 1980. Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z: you're gonna have to sit this one out. 

Written submissions may be in any format and of any length, including essays, lyrical non-fiction, poetry, flash fiction, interviews, and articles. There is no limit to the number of submissions. Previously published work is encouraged -- please cite first publisher in your submission.  

1. 1. • Send written work as an attached Word document (.doc) or PDF, ideally in Times New Roman 12pt.

      • Send artwork as an attached JPEG, GIF, or PDF file. Color artwork is accepted but will be published in black and white within the anthology.

Submission must include name, contact info (email), and where it was previously published (if applicable). 

AI Policy: AI doesn't scream Gen X to us. If we can tell your work was AI-generated, we won't want it.

We want work that shares Gen X's unique brand of wisdom, our inimitable yet tough-to-define POV, in ways that both relatable and eye-opening. Make us think, make us chuckle, blow our hair back -- and help us build an anthology that dares to capture our generation's experience.

Send submissions to genxpovsubmission@gmail.com

Readings and Events: Free Gen X POV reading on Sept. 27, 2026 1-3pm, at San Diego Writers, Ink. in Liberty Station, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 16, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92106. Additional readings and book launch to follow.