The Scripturient Society

Word of the week: Suspiration

This week the hosts of The Scripturient Society writers group and podcast discuss the value of working on the books that come to you easily versus the books that are a labor of love. Is one better than the other? And how do we keep the writing spark alive?
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the different types of books divided by mental/emotional effort.

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Word of the week: Hirsute

In line with the theme of this week's episode, the hosts discuss perhaps the most unlikeable word of the week yet, before diving in to the process for crafting an unlikeable protagonist. From when to utilize an unlikeable protagonist to tips for walking that fine line between an unlikeable protagonist that readers will root for versus an unlikeable protagonist readers cease to care about, there is plenty to say on this interesting and complex topic.
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the science (or art) of writing an unlikeable protagonist.

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Word of the week: Aglifft

In this episode the hosts discuss how to identify elements of a story that need to be cut or replaced to take your story to the next level. Learning how to recognize elements of a story that only serve a purpose once or twice as a plot device is important to developing a watertight story that doesn't leave readers shaking their heads.
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the uses, dangers, and fixes for plot devices that just don't quite fit into the larger story.

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Hey there, writers! Karissa popping in for this brief announcement to let everyone know that we will be taking a brief hiatus for the rest of May 2024, but we will be back in June with your regularly scheduled writing rambles.


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Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Looking for a laugh? Visit our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club!

Word of the week: Littoral

In this episode the hosts discuss novellas! From what separates a novella from other forms of short fiction to stylistic expectations and the strategy they require, for such small books there's certainly a lot to talk about. For instance, how many characters can be included in a novella before the quality of the character development starts to suffer?
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss writing, editing, and publishing possibilities for novellas.

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Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Word of the week: Axiomatic

In this episode the hosts discuss what to keep in mind when crafting romantic and other relationships for your side or supporting characters. Did you know that a supporting character's choice in relationship can say something about them -- and may even say something about the main character?
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the value of including relationships for side characters in your writing!

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Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Looking for a laugh? Visit our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club!

Word of the week: Limerence

In this episode the hosts discuss the best ways to incorporate riddles, prophesies, letters, diary entries, and other asides into writing. From how frequently to include these in a single book to ways to separate these from the rest of the text, and even whether these should be included in query material, the hosts find plenty to discuss on this topic!
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss what to keep in mind when including asides in your writing!

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Word of the week: Scurryfunge

In this episode the hosts discuss all the ways to clackety clack (AKA type - including methods that don't involve clackety clacking at all)! From desktop and laptop keyboards with a shockingly fascinating origin story to old and new typewriters, collapsible keyboards, dictation tools, and more, there are many ways to get your story on paper. While some of these methods may be prime for those who write on-the-go, others may be easier for marathon writers to employ.
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss some of the bst ways to clackety clack!

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Word of the week: Dormiveglia

In this episode the hosts discuss frame stories! From classic and modern examples of this popular storytelling to technique to how frame stories can be used to keep readers on the edge of their seats, this technique is habitually underestimated. The benefits of a frame story are unique, substantial, and far-reaching, offering intrigue for readers and extra flexibility for authors.
 
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss frame stories!

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Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Word of the week: Crepuscular

In this episode the hosts discuss the unalived/missing parent trope, as well as when and how to use it, and some unique alternatives to keep stories feeling fresh and down to earth. It's no secret that superhero stories and young adult fiction love this trope, but is it always the best choice? 

Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss new ways to use this trope!

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Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Looking for a laugh? Visit our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club!