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
Our Magazines
You can read about POTB, and how we work, on the About POTB page. Our latest 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.
We are honoured to have been gifted use of an image by prize-winning artist Tom Hammick for this edition’s front cover. The cover is based on the print Violetta and Alfredo’s Escape which was inspired by the artist’s time in residence at English National Opera (ENO). Tom Hammick won the 2016 V&A Prize at the International Print Biennale and his work is on display in major public and corporate collections. Based in Southern England, he is also printing new editions at Peacock Visual Arts in Aberdeen, where he was Artist-in-Residence in 2016.
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.
Step on board
The POTB Blog
- Pushing Out the Boat Reading Event at Books and Beans (Roger White, 2 May 2018)
- Gallery of Young Artists' Work (POTB, 13 Feb 2018)
- Hannah Kunzlik: I rewrote Matilda at the age of six (POTB, 9 Jan 2018)
- Donnie Ross: Perceiving things differently (POTB, 14 Oct 2017)
- An interview with Sheena Blackhall (POTB, 1 Sep 2017)
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.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS TO PUSHING OUT THE BOAT ISSUE 15 (POTB15). Ever fancied being featured in one of our issues? Pencils, pens, brushes and keyboards at the ready! Submissions WILL OPEN on 1st July 2018 for our next edition (Issue 15), aiming for publication of the magazine in April 2019. More info at: www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk/submissions ... See MoreSee Less
June 22nd ·
"Where can you find poets from California, North-East Scotland, Bulgaria, the Yukon, Edinburgh, South Yorkshire, Texas, Mull, London, Shetland and Shropshire all in one room in Aberdeen?" Read Roger White's blog about our 'international poetry affair' at last month's poetry evening at Books and Beans, Aberdeen bit.ly/2HPbuB0 ... See MoreSee Less
May 3rd ·
🌍An international affair at last month's poetry night! @Books_and_Beans #Aberdeen t.co/sYSps17DNp ! 📚 ... See MoreSee Less
May 3rd ·
Another great evening last Thursday at the lovely Books and Beans - poems from POTB14 read by authors and other team members. Notwithstanding their excellent contributions the highlight of the evening was surely poet Olivia McMahon's open mic slot where she shared a work she'd had published in POTB1. Rare as hen's teeth that edition ...
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May 1st ·
Art comes wall-sized as well as pocket-sized. Pushing Out the Boat welcomes Nuart 2018 to Aberdeen! 2018.nuartaberdeen.co.uk/ ... See MoreSee Less
April 12th ·
