The Scripturient Society

Word of the week: Peccable

In this episode the hosts discuss all things POETRY! From the best poets and poetic devices to the cringiest poetic mistakes, the importance of cultural and historical context when reading poetry, and what the non-poets can learn from this type of art, the hosts find plenty to discuss.

Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss what makes the best and worst of poetry!

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Word of the week: Athazagoraphobia

In this episode the hosts discuss the time-honored trope of the meet cute (or meet-cute, depending on your hyphenation preferences). From meet cute ideas ranging from the classic to original, as well as unique ways to utilize the meet cute in your writing regardless of genre, the hosts have plenty to say about this trope that quite frankly never gets old.

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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: 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!

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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: 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.

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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: 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.

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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: 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.

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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: 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. 

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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: 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.

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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: 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...

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Learn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats

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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: 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. 

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Visit the pod online at storysirensstudio.com

Check out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for some refreshing book club comedy!

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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!