The Scripturient Society

Word of the Week: Malapert

In this week's episode, the hosts discuss whether or not it's worth it to focus on "marketable" writing, as well as exactly what "marketable" writing refers to in regard to the constantly changing trends of the literary industry. 

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Word of the Week: Paramnesia

In this week's episode, the hosts discuss Ash's least favorite writing trope of all time - amnesia. From discussions on whether or not amnesia can be used correctly as a trope, and if so how to do it, to the risks an author is running by engaging in this historically heartbreaking and infuriating plot device, the hosts of plenty to say on this topic.

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Word of the Week: Abditory

In this week's episode, Ash and Karissa discuss how to write the perfect villain. While certain tropes are popular for a reason, it can be hard to write compelling villains that are unique where it counts. The hosts do their best to figure out what makes a great villain, as well as how to distill those practices into their own writing.

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

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Word of the Week: Zenosyne

In this week's episode, Ash and Karissa discuss the concept "write what you know" as well as whether or not this is really an applicable writing practice, and if so, how. From discussions over what is considered valuable "life experience" to genre-specific requirements for certain fields of knowledge, the hosts do their best to spread some light and encouragement on this heavily debated topic.

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

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Word of the Week: Expergefactor

In this week's episode Ash and Karissa discuss love triangles - how to write them well and which pitfalls to avoid. As a lover of love triangles, Ash has a lot to say on the subject - and as a hater of love triangles, so does Karissa, resulting in a fun and thorough take on when and how to use this favorite trope, plus a bonus discussion on the hosts' paranormal hypotheses to start this conversation off!

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

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Word of the week: Absquatuate

In this week's episode Ash and Karissa discuss the dramatic principle Chekhov's Gun, which essentially states that every element introduced to a story should be used by the end of the story. The hosts discuss this concept in relation to foreshadowing, as well as how, when, and why to employ it.

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

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Word of the week: Alexithymia

In this week's episode Ash and Karissa discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing, the process of self-publishing, as well as how to tell when it might be a good idea to self-publish versus when an author might want to wait. Ash brings her own experience with self-publishing and a wry sense of humor to bear on this episode.

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

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Word of the week: Eldritch

In this week's episode Ash and Karissa are joined by a special guest from sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club to discuss everything fanfiction! From discussions over the practical use of fanfiction to dishing long-held fanfiction secrets, if you have read, written, or thought about reading or writing a fanfiction, this episode has something for you. Disclaimer: this episode is particularly ridiculous, so if you just hate laughing, maybe skip this one.

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Word of the week: Bugbear

In this week's episode Ash and Karissa discuss how to deal with query letter rejection. From personal anecdotes about the trials of querying and a rough tally of each writer's rejections (and counting), it's clear that rejections may actually present important opportunities for authors to understand both themselves and their writing.

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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!

Word of the week: Hebetude 

In this week's episode Ash and Karissa discuss the problem with main characters who love reading by default. From discussions of fun, unique hobbies the hosts would like to see more of, to delving into the actual purpose of the hobbies, interests, and jobs we give our characters (aka plot support, character building, and setting cohesion), there are plenty of ways to create  a well-rounded character without resorting to only the hobbies/interests we know for ourselves.

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

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