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- Katherine's Corner: A Wrinkle in Time
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down the famous YA middle-grade fantasy, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. When siblings Meg and Charles Wallace are visited by an unusual stranger on a dark and stormy night, it becomes clear there is more to their father's disappearance than even their mother first believed. Join Karissa as she analyzes one of the most well-known middle grade books, A Wrinkle Time, 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.comSupport 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!28 min - Queries for Queriers
Word of the week: Apotheosis
In this week's episode the hosts discuss the big, the bad, the arguably most intimidating task a writer faces - the query letter. From breaking down all the elements that need to be included in a query letter, the rules that cannot be broken, and how to find flexibility in the inflexible to make your story shine, the hosts have plenty to say on this topic, from personal mistakes and anecdotes to suggestions, encouragement, and more. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into how to write a good query letter, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 18:52
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!1 hr 38 min - Katherine's Corner: Everless
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down YA fantasy Everlelss by Sara Holland. This story involves high-stakes drama, a fascinating magic system, and unique world-building that is easily worth a second look. Join Karissa as she analyzes Everless, 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.comSupport 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!26 min - You Can Count on Me (and Word Count)
Word of the week: Noctiphany
In this week's episode the hosts discuss all things word count, from average genre word counts to strategies for increasing or decreasing your word count without compromising your artistic integrity. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into word count and the endless debate over how much it does or doesn't matter as a hobbyist or career writer, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 37:00
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!1 hr 39 min - Katherine's Corner: Anna Dressed in Blood
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down YA paranormal fantasy Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. This book offers a unique take on the genre, with ghost hunts, horrific backstories, and a tangle of curses that make for a plot that combines intrigue, substance, and terror. Join Karissa as she analyzes Anna Dressed in Blood, 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.comSupport 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!24 min - The Time Has Come for Time Travel
Word of the week: Horripilation
In this week's episode the hosts discuss all things time travel when it comes to writing. Whether you're incorporating time travel into your fantasy WIP, sci-fi, or a combination, the hosts discuss what to keep in mind when writing with a trope as complicated as time travel - a feat which can confuse the best of authors. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into what it takes to pull off a convincing time travel and/or time loop trope, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 24:42
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!1 hr 41 min - Katherine's Corner: The Dark Elite (series)
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down The Dark Elite YA fantasy series by Chloe Neill. This series includes the beloved magical boarding school trope and all manner of fun YA favorite plot devices. While not perfect, there is still plenty to learn and enjoy in this book. Join Karissa as she analyzes The Dark Elite, 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.comSupport 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!26 min - Writing With Style
Word of the week: Chelonian
In this week's episode the hosts discuss the differences between a writer's style and voice, as well as discussing how to recognize the line between a stylistic choice and a true error or mistake in writing. Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into an analysis of writing style and voice, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 24:37
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!1 hr 37 min - Katherine's Corner: Don't Call the Wolf
Hey there, writers!
In this minisode, Karissa/Katherine breaks down Don't Call the Wolf by Aleksandra Ross. In this dark YA fantasy, dragons reign and monsters take many forms. When the queen of the forest begins losing her battle against the monster, she must partner with an unlikely ally to keep her citizens safe. Join Karissa as she analyzes Don't Call the Wolf, 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.comSupport 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!32 min - The Unofficial Nanowrimo Survival GuideWord of the week: Neophite
In this week's episode the hosts discuss Nanowrimo - from common pitfalls and tips for success to funny anecdotes of their own naniwrimo experience, this is the unofficial manual to surviving this nanowrimo season! Join Ash and Karissa as they dive into nanowrimo prep and execution, offering their thoughts, feelings, and general advice on the subject.
Skippers jump to 18:33
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!1 hr 30 min
About The Scripturient Society
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A comedy podcast by and for writers - especially those who love the epic, the quirky, and the intellectual.