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Pushing Out the Boat
- probably the best regional literary magazine in Scotland,
- high quality writing, with a unique blend of the local and the global.
- a thrilling place to be published alongside writers and artists from around the world
Esther Woolfson
It has expanded its horizons while maintaining the tone and savour of place which has always made it unique.
Esther Woolfson
Isobel Murray
Its standards remain exceptionally high, and format makes it a delight to handle
Isobel Murray
Alan Spence
Well-produced, nicely balanced... one of the most attractive magazines of its kind in Scotland, providing an important forum for new poetry and prose
Alan Spence
Christine de Luca
. . . it continues to delight in its eclectic range of literary and visual contributions and in the care with which it is produced
Christine de Luca
Magi Gibson
. . . a fantastic and quality showpiece for art and new literature from the North East of Scotland
Magi Gibson
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Duncan McLean
. . . sharp-eyed, open minded . . . helping to launch the careers of many new writers and to publish high quality work by established writers
Duncan McLean
Issue 16 to launch on Sunday 16th May
Join us for the launch of Pushing Out the Boat Issue 16 on Sunday the 16th May between 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. UK time. This will be an online event, using Zoom, providing a great opportunity for our friends throughout the world to join us.
The launch will showcase some of the great poetry, prose and art in our latest issue, complete with live readings from more than a dozen of our contributors. It is open to all, free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Click here for further information and event registration.
Pushing Out the Boat was open for submissions in summer 2020. Once again, the standard of submissions was very high, giving the selection panels a difficult (but enjoyable) task. Thank you to all who submitted, both those who were successful and those who were not. We hope you will enjoy Issue 16 when it is published and be inspired to submit again to future issues.
Whether or not you’re able to join us at the launch, you can pre-order the magazine or make a donation online at any time.
Our Magazines
You can read about POTB, and how we work, on the About POTB page. Our current edition, POTB Issue 14, has been described as a ‘beautifully produced treasure house of new writing and art’. It boasts an array of inspiring work from talented authors, poets and artists, introduced by a glowing Foreword by novelist and poet Wayne Price and artist Tom Hammick’s personal inspiration for the image on which the eye-catching cover is based.
Click on the image below to take a peek.
Front cover of Issue 14
Issue 14 can be purchased from our retail outlets or ordered from our online store.
After looking at Issue 14, why not browse through other editions of the magazine. Online versions of Issues 9 – 13 can be read in full and sample extracts from Issues 6 – 8 offer a flavour of earlier editions. Then visit our online shop where all editions of the magazine are available for purchase.
An image from Issue 16
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The POTB Blog
- Parent post (Blog Editor, 11 Jan 2023)
- Test post
- Introducing Lily Greenall, the new POTB Editor (Martin Walsh, 29 Feb 2020)
- Appreciation of Gerard Rochford (Judith Taylor, 6 Feb 2020)
- Coordinator/Project Manager opportunity (POTB Team, 12 Nov 2019)
News
- Call for submissions to POTB 15 will open on 1 July
- What happened to ePOTB?
- Issue 13 now available to read online
- Issue 14 Launch photos
- POTB now available at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Check out our Useful Links page for literary organisations, publications, events and POTB contributors.
Facebook Posts
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We are heartbroken to report the death of our Secretary, Gail Riekie. She died peacefully in hospital after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September. She was a kind and gentle person with many interests who fulfilled her role as secretary with calm efficiency. She will be sorely missed by us all. Our tribute to her will follow.
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Looks out of Aberdeen window - a hard frost on the ground and (true) a robin at the bird feeder. What better time to publicise our seasonal newsletter to all our friends and followers? If you're not on our mailing list, here's a link to the full text, complete with rather chubby reindeer engrossed in our latest issue which is, of course, an ideal Christmas gift for family and friends. Available through our website or one of our vendors. Oh, and seasonal greetings and happy reading.
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News and Announcements Season's Greetings from Pushing Out the Boat Posted on 23 November 2024 POTB Christmas 2024 Newsletter From a snowy Aberdeen (yes, November is too early for winter and icy pa...2 weeks ago
Pleased to promote the launch of the Wee Gaitherin's Heritage Exhibition, at Aberdeen Arts Centre on Tuesday 26 November. Complete with live poetising poets. www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk/blog/#Wee%20Gaitherin%20Heritage%20Exhibition
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💥SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED!💥 ![]()
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Submissions to Issue 18 of Pushing Out the Boat are now closed! ![]()
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We thank those of you who sent in your poetry, prose and artwork and aim to notify successful contributors by the end of the year. ![]()
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📚We look forward to sharing Issue 18 with you in Spring 2025 - watch this space!
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3 months ago
💥LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT!💥![]()
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There's just over a week left until submissions to Pushing Out the Boat Issue 18 close!![]()
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Here's your reminder that there is still time to send in last minute prose, poetry and artwork in time for publication in Spring 2025.![]()
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📚Click below to submit. Get scribbling!![]()
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🌊Head to our blog to read all about our "Power of the Sea" workshop, part of the recent Festival of the Sea.![]()
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Hosted by Shane Strachan, the event was well attended and enjoyed, recalled in writing by Pushing Out the Boat panellist, Blair Center.![]()
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Pushing Out the Boat are pleased to see several of our art contributors featuring in this year's fabulous North East Open Studios lineup.![]()
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Visit the artist spaces of Bryan Angus, Anke Addy and more from 7-15th September. 🖌![]()
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💻Visit the NEOS website at www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk/visit/ for more!
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💥ONE MONTH TO GO! 💥![]()
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📝You have until 30th September to submit your art, poetry and prose to Issue 18 of Pushing Out the Boat. ![]()
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Read our latest blog post to meet some of the panellists who will be judging your submissions this year! www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk/blog/?doing_wp_cron=1725277581.0645759105682373046875#Meet%20the%20Pa...![]()
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Perhaps you’ve already submitted some work, or you’re in the process of refining it before sending it our way – or maybe this blog post will be the motivation you need to get started!![]()
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Hit the link below to read our latest blog item introducing some of this year's panellists! ![]()
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