Annual schedule of submission and publication
Spring, Summer & Autumn issues are typically 16 pages, Winter issue is 24 and features the Big Weekend review.
The Spring issue will also usually include a forward look at the next Big Weekend venue & activities.
Publication and Deadline Dates
Spring (deadline 31 Jan, published 1 Mar)
Summer (deadline 30 Apr, published 1 Jun
Autumn (deadline 31 Jul, published 1 Sept
Winter (deadline 31 Oct, published 1 Dec
*Publication dates may vary a little on occasion if the editor is away on a trip
Members are invited to send outline proposals for articles: (150 words and a sample image) to editor@owpg.org.uk in advance of any submission to help facilitate content planning.
In this issue you can find out the ten most common mistakes made by inexperienced authors – and how to avoid them; meet Kevin Sene, OWPG’s newest member; discover what challenges Tony Howard faced on a recent trip to Jordan; and find out what Paddy Dillon learnt after spending twenty Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus you can meet OWPG’s newest members, Paddy Dillon looks back on twenty years of walking and writing, and Felicity Martin describes the benefits of registering for VAT. All this, as well as regular features such as Wordsmith by Kev Reynolds, and Roly Smith’s book reviews. Click the Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus you can read Wordsmith by Kev Reynolds; Paddy Dillon advises you to think again if you’re wondering whether to give up writing guide books. Roly Smith reviews the latest books by OWPG members, including Chasing the Dreams and The Ullswater Way; and eighteen pages are devoted to Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus you can read Rob Yorke’s interview with Ben Goldsmith, a non-executive director at DEFRA; Kev Reynolds talks about the didgeridoo with a stranger on a misty hilltop; and Roger Butler looks back on a memorable backpacking trip in the Caucasus. Click the image to Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus you can read Terry Marsh’s guide to the archipelago of Orkney and Ronald Turnbull extols the virtues of shooting in Raw. Jon Sparks helps with the difficult task of choosing a suitable bag for your camera; and Roly Smith reviews the latest books by Read more
Have you ever stopped to wonder whether a favourite hill is really a previously unclassified mountain? What the most northerly spot in Britain is like during the dark winter months? Or even whether white is really white? Various members of OWPG have, and you can find their answers – and Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus, with a autumnal cover by David Forster, Jon Sparks is your guide through the challenging issue of rights of way and Tony Howard takes you along the Jordan Trail. Ronald Turnbull helps you get your head around the histogram and OWPG says a fond Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus, with a summer-themed cover by Simon Whaley, are articles on a wide variety of outdoor topics: explore the intricacies of current copyright law and how it affects photographers, read what Michael Gove has to say about his role as Secretary of State for the Environment, Food Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus, with a suitably spring-themed cover by Susie White, are articles that will hopefully plant seeds for possible projects during the spring months. Find out whether climbing one or all of the ‘Nuttalls’ is your thing, shooting a professional video, or even taking a pleasant Read more
In this issue of Outdoor Focus you’ll find a heartfelt tribute to Octavia Hill by Kev Reynolds, and the pressures and pleasures of shooting a tough hill race in the Lake District by Jon Sparks. Also Roly Smith’s Book Reviews, and coverage of this year’s OWPG AGM weekend at Newlands Read more