The Scripturient Society

Word of the week: Apricity

In this episode the hosts discuss some of the most iconic character arcs and how to write them - specifically the revenge arc and the redemption arc. From trademarks of these character arcs to powerful catalysts that get them rolling, Ash and Karissa have plenty to say about how, when, why, and with which characters these arcs are best served.

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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: Eigengrau

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the subtle yet important difference between a topic and theme in your writing, as well as how to use them both to your advantage. From ideas for developing or identifying existing themes to practical tips for strengthening themes in your book and/or series, the hosts have plenty to say on this topic...

Until next week, storytellers, keep writing and we'll see you on the next page!

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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!

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: Armamentarium

In this episode the hosts are joined by special guest author and host of popular RPG podcast Thornvale - AKA none other than Susannah Ailene Lewis! This week the hosts grill Susannah about the merits and challenges of adapting one story into numerous media forms, from screenplays to books to actual-play RPG podcasts and back again! Join the society as they dive into the topic of multi-media story adaptations with the benefit of an expert!

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)

Visit our new friend and spectacular storyteller Susannah Ailene Lewis and her podcast Thornvale anywhere you listen to podcasts! And don't forget to keep an eye for her book re-release of Deep Hollow...

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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!

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: Panjandrum

In this week's episode the hosts ring in the new year with a discussion about one of their all-time favorite tropes - forced proximity! This trope never gets old and is beloved for a reason, both for its versatility in the ways it can be applied and the amazing potential it has for developing both plot and character! Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into the topic of forced proximity in writing, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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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!

Welcome to Episode #67 of The Scripturient Society and  Season #5 Episode #3 of That Pretentious Book Club!

Join sister podcasts and Story Sirens Studio productions The Scripturient Society and That Pretentious Book Club in this second annual Christmas party for readers, writers, and story nerds of all varieties! From ridiculous bookish madlibs to an even more unhinged chain story game than last year (spoiler: the pyrokinetic cat makes a reappearance), this episode is choked full of laughter and holiday cheer - particularly for readers and writers!

For all the storytellers out there, keep writing, and we'll see you on the next page!

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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!

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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: Seriatum

Bouncing off last week's topic, in this episode the hosts discuss the difference between a protagonist and a hero. From moral alignment requirements to whether one is better than the other, understanding the nature of your characters is crucial to writing authentic people your readers can relate to.  Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into the topic of protagonists versus heroes, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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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!

Word of the week: Bombinate

In this week's episode the hosts discuss the difference between an antagonist and a villain - as well as how to spot if your book is lacking one or the other! From moral alignment to different genre and audience expectations, antagonists and villains are some of the most crucial elements to an engaging plot and authentic character struggles. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into the topic of antagonists versus villains, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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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!

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: Latibule

In this week's episode the hosts discuss spoiler-free marketing strategies for authors old and new, self-published and traditional! With the more recent focus on tropes , it's become a slippery slope of how much to reveal about your book without spoiling contents of the plot. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into the topic of spoiler-free marketing, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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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!

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!

Karissa/Katherine will be temporarily taking a hiatus from the Katherine's Corner minisode series to focus on her own writing. But don't worry! The Scripturient Society will still be releasing weekly episodes every Friday as always! Don't forget to follow us on social media and reach out to let us know what you're reading/writing!

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: Yclept

In this week's episode the hosts discuss how to choose the best names for your characters. From keeping genre expectations in mind to looking for inspiration in unlikely sources, the hosts believe naming characters is an underrated art that can actually say a lot about your character and their background. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into how to name characters in your book, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.

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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

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!