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Thin Skin is a UK-based online journal of literary short stories and flash fiction. Their motto is "Showcasing Older Writers". They prioritize submissions from writers aged 50+, though will also consider those in their 40s. They offer reasonably priced feedback on rejected submissions.
Source: https://thin-skin.com/
Categories: Magazines and Literary Journals
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: May 1, 2026
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Prizes: $23,500
Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
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