The Scripturient Society

By Ash & Karissa

A comedy podcast by and for writers - especially those who love the epic, the quirky, and the intellectual.... more

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The podcast currently has 173 episodes available.

The Scripturient Society episodes:

June 02, 2023 Run Into the Arms of an Editor. Seriously, run!
Word of the week: Drapetomania

In this episode the hosts discuss when, how, and why to hire an editor (or editors) to look over your book before publishing! From in-depth explanations of developmental and structural edits, line edits and content edits, to the difference between copy edits and proofreading, the hosts are here to give writers and new editors alike insight into the common terminology used to describe these services. Not sure how to budget for an editor or if hiring one is really worth it? The hosts have plenty of suggestions on this as well!

Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss all things editing for you and your book!

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)

Skippers jump to 40:14

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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!
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1h 45min
May 26, 2023 Preppers: Pantser Edition
Word of the week: Novaturient

In this episode the hosts discuss some of the best, unique, and most practical ways to prep for writing your book - even if you are a self-proclaimed and committed pantser. Regardless of where you fall on the plotter VS pantser spectrum of writers, this episode is full of helpful tips to keep you and your story moving, avoid writers block, and avoid those little inconsistencies that can make a book or series slowly fall apart.
Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss their favorite prepper tips for pantsers.

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)

Skippers jump to 23:54

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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!
...more
1h 22min
May 19, 2023 Reader Response Theory (AKA the BookTok Phenomenon)
Word of the week: Forelsket

In this episode the hosts discuss "reader response theory" and other forms of literary criticism, both from an academic and common perspective, as well as some of the problems that arise when readers - particularly on BookTok - use this as the sole method for judging a book's value. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss this hyper-nerdy way of talking about and reading books.

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)

Skippers jump to 15:42

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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!
...more
1h 3min
May 12, 2023 Keepin' It Clean
Word of the week: Nebulochaotic

In this episode the hosts discuss the concept of "clean" versus "explicit" writing, as well as the differences in writing strategy, craft, audience, and more. Join Ash and Karissa as they bring their personal and professional thoughts to the discussion, elaborating on what both types of writing can learn from the other, and the value of knowing and respecting your readers and their taste.

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)

Skippers jump to 21:33

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
Support the show
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!
...more
1h 26min
May 05, 2023 Writers VS the Machine
Word of the week: Insidious

In this episode the hosts discuss the raging debate over what role if any AI should have in artistry, and whether AI writers will be the downfall of writing as we know it. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss some of the most positive and dire predictions brought up by this debate, as well as their personal takes on AI books vs writers.

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)

Skippers jump to 18:48

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety
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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!
...more
58min
April 28, 2023 Montage at Your Own Risk
Word of the week: Monachopsis

In this episode the hosts discuss montages as a literary device. From the training montage to the makeover montage and more, this cinematic device is used in the literary world to varying degrees of success. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the best and worst ways to use a montage 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)

Skippers jump to 32:27

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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!
...more
1h 30min
April 21, 2023 I Can't Believe It's Not Bechdel
Word of the week: Concatenation

In this episode the hosts discuss the infamous Bechdel Test (also known as the Bechdel-Wallace test), as well as when, where, and how to apply it to modern writing - if it should be applied at all. Join Ash and Karissa as they break down what truly makes for good representation of women and men alike in fiction across genres, and whether the Bechdel Test is still as applicable as it was in 1985...

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)

Skippers jump to 22:54

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Visit the pod online at storysirensstudio.com

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!
Support the show
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!
...more
1h 33min
April 14, 2023 I Would Speculate That
Word of the week: Sciamachy

In this episode the hosts discuss all things speculative fiction! From the technical definition of speculative fiction versus the more common definition, to the biggest subgenres including sci-fi, fantasy, horror, magical realism, alternate history, and more. Join Ash and Karissa as they talk speculative fiction, including hallmarks of the genre and subgenre, and how to categorize your book.

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)

Skippers jump to 24:21

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Visit the pod online at storysirensstudio.com

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!
Support the show
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!
...more
1h 38min
April 07, 2023 What Your [Insert Physical Description Here] Says About You
Word of the week: Pulchritudinous

In this episode the hosts discuss when and how to sprinkle in your characters' physical and non-physical descriptions without feeling inauthentic, interrupting the pace, or feeling too expositionary. From eye, hair, and skin color to personal attributes from bravery to cowardice and beyond, Ash and Karissa have plenty to say about some of the best (and worst) ways to describe characters when writing your book.

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)

Skippers jump to 49:24

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Visit the pod online at storysirensstudio.com

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!
Support the show
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!
...more
1h 40min
March 31, 2023 I've Got the Hidden Magic in Me
Word of the week: Bailiwick

In this episode the hosts discuss the beloved and time-honored hidden power trope - especially as it relates to Young Adult fantasy and science fiction writing! From magical awakenings to genetic modifications, there's no limit to the strange and amazing powers your characters can use to change their world in big and small ways. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss best (and worst) practices for using the hidden power trope.

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)

Skippers jump to 24:57

Find us on social media @thescripturientsociety

Visit the pod online at storysirensstudio.com

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!
Support the show
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!
...more
1h 36min

FAQs about The Scripturient Society:

How many episodes does The Scripturient Society have?

The podcast currently has 173 episodes available.