The Scripturient Society

Word of the week: Aonaran

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the ever-beloved "found family" trope, and how to best apply it in your books. Not only do the hosts cover which genres the found family trope is particularly useful and satisfying in, but they also cover the most important elements of the trope as well as their pet peeves when it isn't done so well. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into this oft-discussed topic, and offer their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Akarnae by Lynette Noni, this YA fantasy centers around a teenage girl who finds herself thrust into an enchanting world and a magical boarding school. This book is chocked full of many of the tropes we love - and some of the tropes we don't - including the mean girl trope, magical boarding school trope, and more. But how does the suspension of disbelief hold up for a book this magical? Join Karissa as she analyzes Akarnae, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective!

Keep writing, everyone, and we'll see you on the next page...

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Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio or check out merch and more at storysirensstudio.com

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Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Word of the week: Phosphene

In this week's episode the hosts discuss plot-driven stories VS character-driven stories, primarily how to tell the difference, know which one is your strength, as well as understanding the unique strengths and obstacles offered by both types of driving - plus a bonus method of story-driving Katherine would like to add to the docket. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into this oft-discussed topic, and offer their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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Visit the pod online at storysirensstudio.com

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco, a YA fantasy where magic runs strong in family and death isn't always the end, but witches who can revive the dead are not exactly acceptable. Join Karissa as she analyzes The Bone Witch, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective!

Keep writing, everyone, and we'll see you on the next page...

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio or check out merch and more at storysirensstudio.com

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

In this week's episode the hosts are joined by special guest from That Pretentious Book Club, Kendall Shaw AKA Spoons Pallermo AKA The Duke to celebrate the pod's fiftieth episode! Join these wild writers as they discuss their best and worst WIPs, embarassing writer confessions, and more to keep you motivated and laughing through your day with all the writery content you need.

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Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!

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Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down the entire Talon saga by Julie Kagawa, a YA urban fantasy where dragons walk among humans and are secretly hunted by the soldiers of St. George. Join Karissa as she soars through each book in this series, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective!

Keep writing, everyone, and we'll see you on the next page...

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio or check out merch and more at storysirensstudio.com

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Word of the week: Anagapesis

In this week's episode the hosts discuss sex scenes in writing - or rather - the lack thereof. Is less actually more when it comes to writing sex scenes? How do readers feel about it? How do the different approaches to writing sex scenes affect the impact of your story and your opportunities as an author building their platform? Join Ash and Karissa as they answer these questions and more based on both a literary craft and audience angle, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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*Please note: this episodes contains discussion of a mature nature, including sexual content, and brief references to rape, and incest in literature.

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Violet Made of Thorns  by Gina Chen. In this YA fantasy, morality and passion both exist in shades of gray, which can be both a benefit and a drawback from a literary angle. Karissa as she dives into Violet Made of Thorns, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective!

Keep writing, everyone, and we'll see you on the next page...

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio or check out merch and more at storysirensstudio.com

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Word of the week: Halfpace

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the pros and cons of short series VS long series, as well as how to decide which type serves your story the best, and common pitfalls to watch out for when striving for a certain series length. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at best practices for series length, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter. This YA fantasy retelling is marked by a pretty notable difference from the original - zombies. In this modern take on Alice in Wonderland, Alice Bell must learn to fight the undead while deciding if she can trust an attractive and dangerous bad boy - something we know Karissa has strong feelings about. Join Karissa as she dives into Alice in Zombieland, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective!

Keep writing, everyone, and we'll see you on the next page...

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio or check out merch and more at storysirensstudio.com

Support the show

Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

Don't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Support the pod and work out your writing muscles with this book of fantasy writing prompts from Story Sirens Studio.

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