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- What's in a Name
Word of the week: Oeuvre
In this week's episode the hosts discuss the difference between a pseudonym and a pen name, as well as when and why to use them, and how to choose a name that will suit your individual goals as a writer. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at pen names, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 22:15
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Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!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!1 hr 22 min - Katherine's Corner: Ruthless Magic
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Ruthless Magic by Megan Crewe. With hunger-game type elements, a unique magic system, and more, this YA Fantasy definitely captures the imagination. Join Karissa as she dives into this story of competition and magic-wielding teenagers, figuring out 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.comSupport 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!32 min - Kick Over the Soapbox
Word of the week: Quidnunc
In this week's episode the hosts discuss the problem with using your characters as a soapbox to communicate your message, as well as the myriad of other ways writers can communicate their opinions on everything from politics to religion and more by honing their craft and applying specific thematic strategies to their story, without compromising the quality of the entertainment. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at soapboxing in stories, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 20:30
Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!Visit our website (https://www.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!1 hr 8 min - Katherine's Corner: The Witcher (Series)
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down The Witcher series written by Andrzej Sapkowski. Made particularly famous by video games and now a Netflix show, join Karissa as she dives into the series that captured the imaginations of readers, gamers, and viewers around the world, figuring out 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.comSupport 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!31 min - Don't Leave Me Hanging Because
Word of the week: Pluviophile
In this week's episode the hosts discuss when and how to use cliffhangers most effectively, as well as the different types of cliffhangers authors can utilize to make sure the stakes remain balanced from book to book within a series, as well as the importance of intermediate cliffhangers within a single story. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a look at cliffhangers, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 18:16
Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!Visit our website (https://www.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!1 hr 12 min - Katherine's Corner: The Last Wish
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski, one of the short story collections that inspired The Witcher Netflix series, video games, and more. Join Karissa as she dives into this fan-favorite to analyze what does or 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
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!36 min - It's (Not) a Pirate's Life for Me
Word of the week: Blatherskite
In this week's episode the hosts discuss the different types of book piracy and the legal, practical, and moral implications of each one, both for authors and readers. Join Ash and Karissa as they take a (painfully) honest look at this topic, while offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 28:40
Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio)Visit our website (https://www.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!1 hr 24 min - Katherine's Corner: An Episode of Maas Destruction
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine finishes up the series she began on what exactly is wrong with the ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) books by otherwise beloved author Sarah J. Maas. Keep an open mind and join Karissa once again as she analyzes what does or doesn't work in this fan-favorite series 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
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!30 min - PSA: Give Your WIP a Nap
Word of the week: Crucible
In this week's episode the hosts discuss the importance of giving your WIP (work-in-progress) a rest, as well as some different ways to do so without losing momentum. Join Ash and Karissa as they compare their different approaches to WIP-focus and naptimes, as well as their respective strategies for making sure writing remains a joy rather than a job (even if it's both).
Skippers jump to 22:28
Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!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!1 hr 14 min - Back (From the Dead) So Soon?
Word of the week: Oleaginous
In this week's episode and in honor of Easter, the hosts discuss one of the most thematically important tropes of all, the resurrection trope. Join Ash and Karissa as they debate when and how the resurrection trope is best used, as well as when it might be better to avoid the trope altogether. Bonus examples of some of the best and/or most creative uses of the trope in popular fiction!
Skippers jump to 11:20
Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!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!1 hr 2 min
About The Scripturient Society
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A comedy podcast by and for writers - especially those who love the epic, the quirky, and the intellectual.