The Scribbler – Free Quarterly Magazine for Writers
Love the feel of a magazine more than endless scrolling? The Scribbler gathers our best articles, prompts, industry insights, and pep talks into a free, digital flip mag created for working writers, emerging authors, and creatives who want practical guidance that doesn’t talk down to them.
Want to see what it’s like before you subscribe? View the preview edition here →
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What You’ll Find Inside Each Issue
Every quarterly edition of The Scribbler gathers our strongest articles, writer-to-writer advice, creative tools, and inspiring extras—curated into a beautifully easy-to-read flip magazine.
- Practical guidance on writing craft, editing, self-publishing, and the business of being an author.
- Honest, real-world reflections on creative mindset, motivation, and writing through everyday life.
- Prompts & mini-exercises you can use solo, with friends, or in writing groups.
- Featured writers & creative spotlights highlighting voices from across our community.
- Links to full deep-dive articles if you want to explore topics further.
Peek Inside the Magazine
Curious what The Scribbler actually looks like? Flip through the preview edition and see the layouts, articles, prompts, and features exactly as they appear in the real magazine.
The Scribbler is available as a flip-magazine and a downloadable PDF, so you can read on your phone, tablet, laptop, or print selected pages for workshops and writing practice.
How it Works
📅 Quarterly Schedule
The Scribbler comes out four times a year — January, April, July and October - via mail (link to flip magazine and PDF). Yes, a print version is in the future.
💬 Free for Writers & Groups
No fees, no sign-ups, no catch. Writing groups, libraries, and community organisations are welcome to share The Scribbler freely and reach out if there is a certain topic you want covered.
✉️ How to Subscribe
Simply email contact@scribbly.com.au with the subject line “Subscribe”. You’ll receive each issue as soon as it’s released. Alternatively, use the Subscribe Now buttons on this page.
For libraries, schools & writing groups
If you coordinate a group, why not use The Scribbler as a free learning and discussion resource?
Forward the PDF to your members or upload it to your internal portal for easy access.
Use selected articles as discussion starters, workshop prompts, or take-home activities.
Whether you’re a brand-new writer, a late-bloomer, or a working creative, The Scribbler is designed to feel like a friendly quarterly check-in from your writing community.
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