d-SCRIBE

d-SCRIBE is Darebin Arts’ annual literary magazine that publishes writers with a connection to the City of Darebin.

Are you a published writer from Darebin?

If you're a writer who either lives, works or studies in the City of Darebin, take a look at d-SCRIBE!

d-SCRIBE (formerly known as n-SCRIBE) is Darebin's annual literary magazine that publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, journalistic pieces, creative non-fiction, memoirs and images from writers living, working and or studying within the City of Darebin.

The latest digital publication of d-SCRIBE is now live. Works selected by Jinghua Qian, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen and Arlie Alizzi, and edited by Arlie Alizzi.

Get your digital copy of d-Scribe 2023 | d-SCRIBE 2023 Youth Publication

 A drawing of two hands holding each other and wrapped around the wrist. The background is a dark green colour with white text displaying' d-SCRIBE'.          A drawing of two humanoid bodies; one with a paper bag as its head and the other as a blank white square as its head. They stand facing each other against a grey background. 


The print publication is available for pick up as of September 2023 at the following outlets:

  • Darebin libraries
  • Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
  • Local cafes
  • Bookshops
  • Community hubs 

Content warning:

Some of the works published contain adult themes and language. This work may cause distress or concern for readers.

If you need to talk to someone, support is available.

Lifeline: 13 11 14 – 24/7 confidential telephone crisis support.
1800Respect: 1800 737 732 – 24/7 confidential information, counselling and support service

Previous n-SCRIBE editions 

Click on the covers below to read past issues of n-SCRIBE magazine.

A white stencilled sketch of an abstract object sitting over a black background.

Magazine cover artwork, depicting a dark photo of flowers with coloured lines and dots drawn playfully around the petal edges

Magazine cover illustration in pink, peach and black colours only, depicting a two-dimensional face from the side, drawn from solid basic shapes and sharp angles, facing right


Magazine cover illustration in purple and black colours only, depicting street scaffolding


n-Scribe magazine cover illustration, in orange and brown colours only, depicting person seated in car wearing seatbelt, looking out side window toward camera


Magazine cover illustration in green and black only, depicting a three-mast wooden sailing ship being attacked by a mythical sea monster

Magazine cover artwork in blue and black only, depicting a person skateboarding towards camera, with an oversized cockatoo's head in place of a human's



Magazine cover artwork in hot pink and black colours only, depicting a zebra lying on its back with legs in the air

 

More Information

For more information about n-SCRIBE magazine, contact:

Darebin arts writing projects

Email: writingprojects@darebin.vic.gov.au

nSCRIBE 2020 JOGGING AT NIGHT by Becki Bouchier
Local writer Becki Bouchier reads her work JOGGING AT NIGHT published in n-SCRIBE 2020 - the latest edition of Darebin's annual literary magazine.
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nSCRIBE 2020 THE MUAY THAI GRUNT by Jes Layton
Local writer Jes Layton reads his work THE MUAY THAI 'GRUNT' published in n-SCRIBE 2020 - the latest edition of Darebin's annual literary magazine.
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nSCRIBE 2020 THE TREADMILL A HAIKU FOR MA by Nicholas Ling
Local writer Nicholas Ling reads his works THE TREADMILL + A HAIKU FOR MA published in n-SCRIBE 2020 - the latest edition of Darebin's annual literary magazine.
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