Pulch Mag (2024)

07/06/2024

Pulch is delighted to announce that our website is back up with a brand-new layout and design! ✨

Our team has been hard at work to get the website out on time, especially during the exam season, so we hope you're as excited about it as we are!

As the website is new, we're still expecting some minor bugs here and there. If you encounter any issues, please reach out to us at [email protected].

You can also reach out to us via our social media or read through our monthly newsletters for any other information.

We thank you all for your patience! 😊

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

08/05/2024

Pulch is excited to announce that after being accepted for the Youth Project Fund provided by the City of Melville, we're now in the position to print Pulch Issue Three, both digitally and in-print. 🎉

Pulch would like to thank our lovely audience, contributors, fellow art organisations and magazines, as well as the City of Melville and the Melville Youth Collective. We'll be forever grateful to everyone for this support and the opportunities it will help bring.

In this upcoming edition of Pulch, we will be exploring the theme of Change and Perseverance in WA. Our third edition allows West Australian youth to address what it means to encounter and adapt to change; instances which may or may not be out of one's control. 📝

Be sure to message us on our socials or reach out via email at [email protected] for any inquiries.

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region. 💛❤️

We truly can't thank everyone enough and can't wait until we get to share Pulch Issue Three with you all! 😊

03/05/2024

❗48 HOURS LEFT TO SIGN UP❗

Pulch Mag is excited to announce that we’ll be recruiting local artists to create internal illustrations to accompany the written works that will be published in Pulch Issue Three this year! 🎉

Artists will be able to register their interest via the Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet linked in our bio, and have a choice of what piece to illustrate for by filling out the “illustrator” column. Artists also get to illustrate up to three pieces each. Once an artist’s registration has been verified, our Head Editor will be in contact, and they will be assigned with an author accordingly.

Please keep in mind that contributors must be aged between 16 to 26 and living in Western Australia to register. In addition, all work done for Pulch Issue Three will be unpaid and entirely volunteer work. We also advise everyone to not remove or retype any details already listed in the spreadsheet.

Illustration Specifications:

The final image size of Pulch Issue Three will be 125mm x 175mm plus 3mm bleed, 300dpi. Illustrators will be given the option to provide a full page, half-page or spot illustration. As the publication will be displayed in full colour, illustrations should also be worked on in CMYK colour format to ensure colour accuracy. Illustrators will also be required to submit jpg., png. and tiff. files of their artwork.

The Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet will be closing on Sunday the 5th of May at 11:59pm.

We’ll be looking forward to working with you all! 😄✨

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region. 💛❤️

01/05/2024

❗4 MORE DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP❗

Pulch Mag is excited to announce that we’ll be recruiting local artists to create internal illustrations to accompany the written works that will be published in Pulch Issue Three this year! 😊

Artists will be able to register their interest via the Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet linked in our bio, and have a choice of what piece to illustrate for by filling out the “illustrator” column. Artists also get to illustrate up to three pieces each. Once an artist’s registration has been verified, our Head Editor will be in contact, and they will be assigned with an author accordingly.

Please keep in mind that contributors must be aged between 16 to 26 and living in Western Australia to register. In addition, all work done for Pulch Issue Three will be unpaid and entirely volunteer work. We also advise everyone to not remove or retype any details already listed in the spreadsheet.

Illustration Specifications:

The final image size of Pulch Issue Three will be 125mm x 175mm plus 3mm bleed, 300dpi. Illustrators will be given the option to provide a full page, half-page or spot illustration. As the publication will be displayed in full colour, illustrations should also be worked on in CMYK colour format to ensure colour accuracy. Illustrators will also be required to submit jpg., png. and tiff. files of their artwork.

The Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet will be closing on Sunday the 5th of May at 11:59pm.

We’ll be looking forward to working with you all! ✨😁

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

26/04/2024

Pulch Mag is excited to announce that we’ll be recruiting local artists to create internal illustrations to accompany the written works that will be published in Pulch Issue Three this year! 😊

Artists will be able to register their interest via the Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet linked in our bio, and have a choice of what piece to illustrate for by filling out the “illustrator” column. Artists will also get to illustrate up to three pieces each. Once an artist’s registration has been verified, our Head Editor will be in contact, and they will be assigned with an author accordingly.

Please keep in mind that contributors must be aged between 16 to 26 and living in Western Australia to register. In addition, all work done for Pulch Issue Three will be unpaid and entirely volunteer work. We also advise everyone to not remove or retype any details already listed in the spreadsheet.

Illustration Specifications:

The final image size of Pulch Issue Three will be 125mm x 175mm plus 3mm bleed, 300dpi. Illustrators will be given the option to provide a full page, half-page or spot illustration. As the publication will be displayed in full colour, illustrations should also be worked on in CMYK colour format to ensure colour accuracy. Illustrators will also be required to submit jpg., png. and tiff. files of their artwork.

The Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet will be closing on Sunday the 5th of May at 11:59pm.

We'll be looking forward to working with you all! ✨😁

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

19/04/2024

Pulch Mag is excited to announce that we’ll be recruiting local artists to create internal illustrations to accompany the written works that will be published in Pulch Issue Three this year! ✨😄

Artists will be able to register their interest via the Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet linked in our bio, and have a choice of what piece to illustrate for by filling out the “illustrator” column. Once an artist’s registration has been verified, our Head Editor will be in contact, and they will be assigned with an author accordingly.

Please keep in mind that contributors must be aged between 16 to 26 and living in Western Australia to register. In addition, all work done for Pulch Issue Three will be unpaid and entirely volunteer work. We also advise everyone to not remove or retype any details already listed in the spreadsheet.

Illustration Specifications:

The final image size of Pulch Issue Three will be 125mm x 175mm plus 3mm bleed, 300dpi. Illustrators will be given the option to provide a full page, half-page or spot illustration. As the publication will be displayed in full colour, illustrations should also be worked on in CMYK colour format to ensure colour accuracy. Illustrators will also be required to submit jpg., png. and tiff. files of their artwork.

The Pulch Issue Three: Illustration Assignments Spreadsheet will be closing on Sunday the 5th of May at 11:59pm.

We'll be looking forward to working with you all! 😊

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

17/04/2024

From now until the end of May, pulchmag.com will be down and under construction as we'll be migrating domains over the coming weeks.✨

As we make this change, we ask for everyone's patience as our online material and magazine resources will be unavailable temporarily.

To keep up to date with Pulch Mag, please be sure to follow our social media via the links in our Linktree or read through the monthly newsletters if you're subscribed. You can also contact us directly through email at [email protected] for any inquiries.

We thank you all for your patience and understanding.

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

01/04/2024

Thanks to everyone who submitted to Pulch Issue Three! 😊✨

Our Editorial Team are excited to start reading through submissions and get to work with our talented contributors.

Those who submitted should receive word back on their submissions anywhere between the 15th to the 21st of April. 😁

The Pulch Committee would also like to thank everyone who shared this opportunity with family and friends! ❤️💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

31/03/2024

Submissions for Pulch Issue Three close tonight at 11:59pm, so be sure to share the news with all the young artists and writers who may be interested in getting published with us. 😄✨

For those who don’t know who we are, we’re a WA magazine run by youth, for youth. We’re working towards creating spaces for young people to have their work seen and celebrated. We want to make sure there is a sustainable publication ecosystem dedicated to youth in WA, which recognises and promotes their hard work in meaningful ways.

In this upcoming digital edition of Pulch, we’ll be exploring the theme of “Change and Perseverance in WA”. Be sure to swipe left for more details on our vision for this theme, as well as how to submit your work to us. ♥️💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

29/03/2024

There are only two days left to submit to Pulch Issue Three! ✨

Submissions are open from now until Sunday the 31st of March at 11:59pm, so be sure to share the news with all the young artists and writers who may be interested in getting published with us. 😄

For those who don’t know who we are, we’re a WA magazine run by youth, for youth. We’re working towards creating spaces for young people to have their work seen and celebrated. We want to make sure there is a sustainable publication ecosystem dedicated to youth in WA, which recognises and promotes their hard work in meaningful ways.

In this upcoming digital edition of Pulch, we’ll be exploring the theme of “Change and Perseverance in WA”. Be sure to swipe left for more details on our vision for this theme, as well as how to submit your work to us. ♥️💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

20/03/2024

With a week and a half left until submissions close for Pulch Issue Three, the Pulch Committee attended our Editors Workshop to brush up on their editorial skills and prepare themselves to work with all our lovely contributors this year! 😄✨

Submissions are still open from now until Sunday the 31st of March at 11:59pm, so be sure to share the news with all the young artists and writers who may be interested in getting published with us. 😊

In this upcoming digital edition of Pulch, we’ll be exploring the theme of “Change and Perseverance in WA”. Be sure to read our Submission Guidelines linked in our Linktree for more details on our vision for this theme, as well as how to submit your work to us. ♥️💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

17/03/2024

Submissions for Pulch Issue Three are closing in two weeks! 😄✨

Submissions are open for our third issue from now until Sunday the 31st of March at 11:59pm, so be sure to share the news with all the young artists and writers who may be interested in getting published with us. 😊

For those who don’t know who we are, we’re a WA magazine run by youth, for youth. We’re working towards creating spaces for young people to have their work seen and celebrated. We want to make sure there is a sustainable publication ecosystem dedicated to youth in WA, which recognises and promotes their hard work in meaningful ways.

In this upcoming digital edition of Pulch, we’ll be exploring the theme of “Change and Perseverance in WA”. Be sure to swipe left for more details on our vision for this theme, as well as how to submit your work to us. ♥️💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

13/03/2024

Introducing some more new faces at Pulch Mag! 🥰✨

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Adam Matthews is a book industry professional from Boorloo with a passion for uplifting emerging q***r voices. He joined the Fremantle Press’ sales and marketing department as a publicist in 2023. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Writing and Publishing at Curtin University and worked as a sales and marketing assistant for Boffins Books.

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Mia Kelly works as a Notetaker for Curtin University during semesters and bartends at the Fringe Festival in the summer. She is a previous President of UWA’s Creative Writing Club, and has completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English and Cultural Studies. When she’s not editing, Mia writes, and has previously been published in Westerly and Pulch Mag. In her free time, you can find her at the gym, playing roller hockey, hiking, kayaking, rogaining, or bouldering — anything other than sitting still, unless a good book is involved.

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Leila Marshall is a writer and editor currently studying Creative Writing and Professional Writing and Publishing at Curtin University. Previously a social media and editorial intern at Portside Review, she is currently a reviewer for the 2024 Fringe World Festival. Leila can be found at Luna Leederville Cinemas, where she is a passionate and regular patron.

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Jacki Elezovich is a third-year Journalism and Publishing student at Curtin University. She is an avid daydreamer and strong believer in the power of storytelling, with a love for everyday beauty and the natural world. While not in university classes, she can usually be found at the beach or in her local second-hand bookstore.

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Rachel Denham-White is a first-year postgrad student with a Bachelor of Arts degree from UWA, and is currently majoring in Professional Writing and Publishing. She has written for Westerly, Limina, Voiceworks and Good Reading Magazine, and is a lover of horror, especially eco-horror, body-horror and all things gothic. When she’s not writing or editing, she can be found playing D&D.

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We’re super excited to be working with you all this year! 🥳🎉

11/03/2024

Introducing some new faces at Pulch Mag! 🥰✨

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Haylie Ventouras is a third-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Creative Writing at Curtin University. Whilst being the Social Media Manager for Pulch Mag, she’s also the President of Curtin Writers Club and a contributor to their annual anthology Coze Journal.

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Bennie Playford is a second-year Bachelor of Design student majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in Illustration at Curtin University. He is very passionate about typography, colours and adores sketching. While being the Typesetter for Pulch Mag, he is also the Typesetter for Curtin Writers Club.

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Sophie McGeough is a Bachelor of Arts graduate, having majored in Creative Writing and Professional Writing and Publishing at Curtin University. She is currently writing a first draft of a novel she hopes to one day finish, and is eager to be involved with the writing and publishing industry. Her favourite hobbies to pass the time are reading and painting, or searching the aisles of an op shop.

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Madeleine Blasco is a graduate in Professional Writing and Publishing from Curtin University. They have since dipped their toes in the many facets of the publishing world, from crafting press releases for local artists and editing friends’ manuscripts to having their own work published in Westerly. Now a part of the editing committee for Pulch Mag, Madeleine is excited to plunge deeper into the publishing industry and to keep themself consistently immersed through working closely with other writers and editors.

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We’re super excited to be working with you all this year! 🥳🎉

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

04/03/2024

Submissions for Pulch Issue Three are open until the end of this month! 😄✨

Submissions are open for our third issue from now until Sunday the 31st of March at 11:59pm, so be sure to share the news with all the young artists and writers who may be interested in getting published with us. 😊

For those who don’t know who we are, we’re a WA magazine run by youth, for youth. We’re working towards creating spaces for young people to have their work seen and celebrated. We want to make sure there is a sustainable publication ecosystem dedicated to youth in WA, which recognises and promotes their hard work in meaningful ways.

In this upcoming digital edition of Pulch, we’ll be exploring the theme of “Change and Perseverance in WA”. Be sure to swipe left for more details on our vision for this theme, as well as how to submit your work to us. ♥️💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

03/03/2024

Massive thanks to and to everyone who visited our stall yesterday at the Melville Youth Collective Market! 😊🎉

We were delighted to have a stall at such a wonderful venue alongside so many other talented artists and people! 💛🖤

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

01/03/2024

One last reminder that tomorrow, Pulch will be tabling at the Melville Youth Collective Market on Saturday the 2nd of March from 11:00am to 4:00pm at AH Bracks Public Library + Creative Space. 😁🎉

We'll be selling copies of Pulch Issue Two as well as stickers. If you're interested in contributing to our upcoming digital Pulch Issue Three, feel free to pop around our stall and have a chat with us to learn more about our products and opportunities. 💛🖤

Again thanks to for having us on board this year. We’ll be looking forward to meeting everyone! 😄

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

28/02/2024

Due to unfavourable weather conditions, the Melville Youth Collective Market will now be changing locations to the AH Bracks Public Library + Creative Space, still set to take place this Saturday, the 2nd of March, from 11:00am to 4:00pm! 🥳

We'll still be selling copies of Pulch Issue Two as well as stickers. If you're interested in contributing to our upcoming digital Pulch Issue Three, feel free to pop around our stall and have a chat with us to learn more about our products and opportunities. 💛🖤

Big thanks to for updating us on the venue change! 😊

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

24/02/2024

A reminder that in a week, Pulch will be tabling at the Melville Youth Collective Market on Saturday the 2nd of March from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Melville Civic Square. 😁🎉

If you’re interested in purchasing stickers or Pulch Issue Two copies, or even contributing to our upcoming digital edition, Pulch Issue Three, feel free to pop around our stall and have a chat with us to learn more about our products and opportunities. 😊

Massive thanks to for having us on board this year. We’ll be looking forward to meeting everyone! 🖤💛

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

18/02/2024

Pulch is pleased to announce that we’ll be tabling at the Melville Youth Collective Market on Saturday the 2nd of March from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Melville Civic Square. 😄✨

If you’re interested in purchasing stickers or Pulch Issue Two copies, or even contributing to our upcoming digital edition, Pulch Issue Three, feel free to pop around our stall and have a chat with us to learn more about our products and opportunities. ♥️💛

Massive thanks to for having us on board this year. We’ll be looking forward to meeting everyone! 🥰

Pulch acknowledges and celebrates the traditional owners and storytellers of where we create and share our stories — the Whadjuk people of Boorloo Boodjar. We thank the Country, Ancestors and Elders from the past and present who continue to guide the life of this region.

13/02/2024

Pulch is now looking for advertisers to be featured in Pulch Issue Three! 😄

We're looking for local organisations to be advertised in our upcoming digital issue of Pulch. If you're interested and want to find out more, be sure to read through our Advertising Rates Document on our Linktree which can be found in our bio! ✨

We can't wait to hear from you! 😊

22/01/2024

Pulch is now accepting donations through our ko-fi page! 😄

Pulch is an independent publication run by a small and passionate group of West Australian youth. Due to financial constraints, we have temporarily switched to digital and online publication until our current situation improves. While entering this new phase, we’re looking to grow our community and develop the right platforms and financial support for young artists and writers who live in WA. 😁

As we’d eventually like to return to producing print editions and paying our contributors, we would strongly appreciate any support we can get to help keep Pulch up and running! 😊

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