The Scripturient Society

Word of the week: Collywobbles

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the famous "show don't tell" writing philosophy, starting with the purpose of the writing strategy itself, then delving into everything from how and when to use the strategy, to when it might be better to tell instead of show - scandalous, we know. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at how to use the show-don't-tell strategy in your writing, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

Skippers jump to 20:26

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Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. This bestselling YA fantasy is considered a classic of the genre, and has remained a fan-favorite ever since its release. But what makes the world of Inkheart so impossibly enchanting? Join Karissa as she dives into Inkheart, 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: Taradiddle

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the much-belabored "saving the girl" trope, from all the best things about it to all of the worst, as well as what to keep in mind if your story includes one. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at how to use the "save the girl" trope in your writing, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

Skippers jump to 14:41

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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 Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson. This unique YA fantasy utilizes a unique magic system against the backdrop of a very altered United States. Join Karissa as she dives into The Rithmatist, 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: Zaftig

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the time-worn and much-beloved trope of the chosen one. From figuring out what should actually make your chosen one special, to keeping them relatable enough to inspire your readers, the chosen one trope has a unique potential to engage your readers like no other trope can. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at how to write the chosen one trope, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

Skippers jump to 18:25

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

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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!

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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 Lore by Alexandra Bracken. This YA fantasy inspired by mythology deals with destiny, fate, and hard choices, all with a unique spin on some of the familiar myths we know and love.  Join Karissa as she dives into Lore, a book written by one of her all-time favorite authors, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective along the way!

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: Sweven

In this week's episode the hosts discuss dream sequences, visions, nightmares, and all the best ways to use them in your writing (as well as a few pitfalls to avoid). From foreshadowing to plot propulsion and setting the tone - particularly for paranormal, horror, and books with other darker themes - dream scenes can be a powerful writing tool (when used correctly). Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at writing dream sequences, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

Skippers jump to 28:54

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

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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 Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. This YA fantasy revolves around all the magical (and terrible) consequences when a prison is given the choice between death or life as the commander's poison taster - and chooses poison. With an original spin on some classic fantasy worldbuilding as well as some tried-and-true young adult tropes, there's plenty to analyze in this book. Join Karissa as she dives into Poison Study, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective along the way!

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: Anecdoche

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the famous (or infamous) miscommunication trope in writing, as well as when and how to use it in a way that won't make your readers want to pull their hair out, especially in regard to romance books and parent-child relationships. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at the miscommunication trope, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

Skippers jump to 25:14

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

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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 Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh. This retelling of the Korean folktale "The Tale of Shim Cheong" employs all kinds of strategies to put a new spin on this little-known fairytale.  Join Karissa as she dives into this story, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective along the way!

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!