MZ Blog Submissions

Welcome to the MZ Blog!

The MZ Blog is a place for thoughtful reflections and think pieces that explore the lived realities of Gen Z and Millennials. We’re interested in what’s catching your attention. What can’t you stop noticing? What’s making you wonder?

We want to read pieces that start small but that seem to speak to something broader. Whether it’s a personal essay, a piece of investigative writing or a reflective take on something quietly shifting around you, we’re here for all curious, conversational writing that connects the dots and taps into what it actually feels like to be a young person right now.

Pieces should be between 500 and 1,500 words.

If you’re short on ideas, here’s some things we’ve been thinking about:

• AI: How are you experiencing AI and the way it’s changing things? This could be in your working life, at school or even socially. Is AI causing conflict between people who are for and against? Is AI creating a gulf or is it a tool for progress? 
• The internet, technology & social media: What is it like to be part of the first generations who are growing up online?  What is the relationship between your online persona and who you are in person? Has the constant presence of technology and social media hampered our ‘real life’ social relationships?  
• Cultural & media criticisms: Let us know your take on the latest online/tik tok trend, Sydney Sweeney ad, sports or political happenings, or the newest show to take over streaming…
• Culture & identity: What are the consequences for how we build identity and community in the age of the personal brand? Is there a generational divide as to what constitutes ‘Aussie’ culture? Do you feel represented in Australian culture? 
• Trending or niche media: Share your thoughts on any particular show/book/film/piece of media that’s taking over the zeitgeist at the moment. Why do you think that is? Is there a certain genre capturing our collective attention? What does it speak to? Is there an obscure show making a comeback, or that you can’t stop watching? What do you think about the supposed decline of media literacy? At what point does ‘just enjoying things’ become problematic? Why can’t we stop watching the latest episodes of Love island, even though we think they’re bad?

If you’re not sure if your idea is right for the blog - reach out! We’d love to hear about what’s got you thinking. 

Bridget (MZ Blog Editor)