The Scripturient Society

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down the Fable/Namesake duology by Adrienne Young. Immediately recognizable from the eye-catching covers, this nautical, survivalist fantasy series is considered a must-read by many YA fiction devotees.

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!

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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: Affray

In this week's episode, the hosts are joined by special guest Kendall Shaw AKA The Duke AKA Dr. Spoons Palermo from That Pretentious Book Club, for an in-depth discussion of how, when, and why to kill off characters. A particularly spirited episode, this one is bound to make the writers chuckle and satisfy any fans of Avatar the Last Airbender.

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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!

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. This book defines whimsy, and is well-known around the world both for the story itself as well as its numerous movie and other adaptation. What can writers of today learn from this book? Tune in to find out.

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!

Word of the week: Bosky

In this week's episode, the hosts discuss what makes a good or bad plot twist, as well as how to build up to the twist for the perfect reaction. Bonus discussions on how to deal with the very mixed feelings of seeing others succeed in the publishing industry when personal success can feel far off.

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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!

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Small Favors by Erin A. Craig, author of House of Salt and Sorrows. This new fairytale retelling was just recently released, and is inspired by the story of Rumpelstiltskin. Listen on for Katherine's analysis of this long-awaited book 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!

Word of the week: Verisimilitude

In this week's episode, the hosts discuss what it takes to build a magic system for your fantasy novel, as well as the importance of doing the groundwork to make your system feel authentic. From comparisons to some of the most popular fantasy series of all time to first-hand experience, this episode is particularly fun and a definite must-listen for fantasy writers of all kinds. 

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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!

Hey there, writers!

Welcome to the very first minisode of Katherine's Corner, hosted by none other than Karissa Harlow AKA Lewis!

In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down The Mirror Visitor Quartet by Christelle Dabos, translated from French to English - a current favorite of the host's. Karissa takes the time to work out what makes this story as compelling as it is from a writer's perspective, in order to figure out how to improve her own writing (and hopefully that of our storytelling listeners).

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!

Word of the week: Cicatrize

In this week's episode, Karissa AKA Lewis lets the listeners in on her theory of the primary four components it takes to write to a truly good book. A somewhat shorter episode than usual, this one is still jam-packed with excellent writing advice, and accented by the "charmingly throaty" voice of a very ill Ash AKA Tolkien.

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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!

Word of the week: Antediluvian

In this week's episode the TSS hosts discuss what it takes to write a truly compelling ending, as well as what common problems can result in a disappointing/dissatisfying ending. Not only do the hosts determine that it is important to answer any plot questions posed throughout the story, but they discuss the importance of giving some indication of what happens to the characters even after the book is closed and returned to its shelf.

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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!

In this first-ever Christmas special from Story Sirens Production Studio, sister podcasts That Pretentious Book Club and The Scripturient Society team up for the most bookish company Christmas party of all time! Absolutely chocked full of laughter and silliness, this episode is made to fill the void that every super-lame-company-holiday-party has left in its wake. From silly games to a truly wild game of bingo, this episode has got something to satisfy everyone's humor.

Pour yourself a mimosa (or some eggnog), raise a pinky, and join the club for this special holiday episode!

Visit us at thatpretentiousbookclub.com or find us on social media @thescripturientsociety and @thatpretentiousbookclub!

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for readers!

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!