The Scripturient Society

Hey there, writers!

In this minisode, Karissa breaks down  popular duology Gilded by Myrissa Meyer, master of the YA fantasy genre and fairytale retellings in particular. Not only does this book carry the same tone and craft as Meyer's famous Lunar Chronicles books, but it delves into somewhat lesser-known fairytales for a refreshing spin on what has become a beloved genre. Rife with danger, ill-fated love, and impossible ultimatums (including spinning straw into gold), this duology promises a classic, high-stakes fantasy with an originality that only Meyer brings to the table.

Join Karissa as she analyzes Gilded the duology, 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

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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: Frisson

In this episode the hosts discuss all the best and worst things about the soulmate trope. From philosophical disagreements about the existence of soulmates to the parts of the trope that make it truly magical, the soulmates trope may have more to offer than first meets the eye - even for skeptics like Ash. 

Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss how and when to use the soulmate trope in your writing!

Don't forget to visit the NEW Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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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 breaks down true thriller Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian. Not only does this book stand out as an excellent example of a true NA novel, offering more mature content in a highly justified setting and application, but it also centers around a unique concept; what if a university offered scholarships to diagnosed psychopaths in exchange for their cooperation in campus research?

Join Karissa as she analyzes Never Saw Me Coming, 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: Folderol

In this episode the hosts are joined by guest novelist and writing coach Mary
Adkins to discuss how to write from and about personal trauma without retraumatizing yourself or your readers. From the responsibility a writer has to protect their readers, to the methods a writer can take to protect their own mental health during the creative writing process, Karissa, Ash, and Mary have plenty of thoughts on this rarely-discussed subject that affects so many writers (and readers)!

Join Ash, Karissa, and Mary Adkins as they discuss how to responsibly and artfully write from trauma...

Visit Mary Adkins online, explore her books Palm Beach, When You Read This, and Privilege, and explore her writing program THE BOOK INCUBATOR™ (AKA the last writing program you'll ever need).

Don't forget to visit the NEW Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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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 breaks down YA fantasy The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber; this is the second book following Once Upon a Broken Heart in the sequel series to the magical and beloved Caraval.  This book is a prime example of consistency in quality, style, and worldbuilding, providing a satisfying story that feels brand new despite having an air of familiarity with its related book.

Join Karissa as she analyzes The Ballad of Never After, 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: Bowdlerize

In this episode the hosts discuss how to write fiction as a Christian (or as anyone trying to communicate an important message). There are a variety of cringeworthy and painfully common pitfalls that Christian writers tend to fall into; in this episode these self-proclaimed writers who are Christian get to the bottom of how to write high-quality stories with Christian or otherwise meaningful themes, without tripping over the ol' soapbox. 

Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss how to write the best and worst of fiction as a Christian author!

Don't forget to visit the NEW Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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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 breaks down YA fantasy romance recommendation The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller. This book provides all the satisfaction of a classic YA fantasy as well as that of the more recently popular NA or "New Adult" fantasy genre. Fast-paced and full of rich, magical imagery, this book could be the antidote to anyone finding themself in a reading slump.

Join Karissa as she analyzes The Shadows Between Us, 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: Winkle

In this episode the hosts discuss the celebrity writer phenomenon - both celebrities turned writers, and writers turned celebrities, as well as some interesting observations about these categories and pitfalls these realms of fiction tend to fall prey to. 

Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss celebrity writers and keeping standards high!

Don't forget to visit the NEW Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

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/Lewis/Katherineis returning from hiatus to break down a popular TikTok book rec, Kingdom of the Wicked  by none other than Kerri Maniscalco. Well-known for her Stalking Jack the Ripper series, this author has a reputation for crafting enticingly original premises, but does the qualify of the craft stand up to the hype?  Join Karissa as she analyzes this popular young adult (or new  adult masquerading as young adult) novel for all its best and possibly problematic aspects, 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: Eccedentesiast

In this episode the hosts discuss the pros and cons of romanticizing romance, particularly in YA/NA fiction. What's the right balance between realism and fantasy fulfillment when writing romance and developing romantic relationships?

Join Ash and Karissa as they broadly discuss the ideal way to craft fictional romances!

Don't forget to visit the NEW Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)

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Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

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!