The Scripturient Society

Skippers jump to 37:58 Announcing the grand return of The Scripturient Society! Ash and Karissa are back at it—this time diving even deeper into dialogue. We’ll explore why dialogue can either pull readers in or send them out the back door, starting with pet peeves they can’t ignore. Then they’ll break down practical, real-world techniques for writing dialogue that feels authentic, dynamic, and emotionally grounded—along with a few more pet peeves along the way.Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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!

✨ Come behind the scenes of our Spring 2025 Story Sirens Writing Retreat—a weekend filled with creativity, connection, and storytelling magic!In this short episode, we share some of our favorite moments from Story Sirens inaugural retreat and discuss some of the things we are looking forward to at our next one!🌿 Whether you're drafting a novel, revising a memoir, or just craving time with fellow storytellers, the Story Sirens Studio writing retreats are designed to fill your creative cup with exactly what you need.📣 Applications for our Fall 2025 retreat are OPEN!Spots are limited and already going fast, so don’t wait—visit https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats to explore testimonials and pictures from previous retreats, learn about upcoming events, and apply!💌 Questions? Drop them in the comments, reach out via our site, or email us at [email protected]!🖋️ Your story matters—and we want to help you tell it.Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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: BraggadocioIn this episode of The Scripturient Society, Ash and Karissa dive into a listener-requested topic: how to transform your floating ideas into a full-fledged manuscript. From characters and settings to those elusive concepts that won't leave your mind, the hosts share their secrets for weaving it all into a solid, workable premise. Plus, they dish out practical tips to overcome procrastination and spark the motivation to finally start writing that book you've been dreaming about.Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will get you off the sidelines and into the writing game—no more waiting for the perfect moment to start!Join Ash and Karissa as they take the plunge into beginning your book with braggadocio!Skippers jump to 34:17Don't forget to apply for the Story Sirens Studio Spring 2025 Writing Retreat! This year the spring retreat will be held from May 1-4 in Texas. Learn more here: https://storysirensstudio.com/retreats/spring2025Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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: ZemblanityIn this episode of The Scripturient Society, the hosts dive into the unbelievable world of suspension of disbelief and why it’s absolutely crucial for writers--particularly when writing science fiction or fantasy. Whether it's magic, aliens, time travel, or anything else outside the norm, Ash and Karissa discuss how to craft that sweet, sweet immersion to pull your audience in and keep them engaged, no matter how outlandish your story becomes. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss suspension of disbelief!Skippers jump to 33:49Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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!

It's that time of year again! Are you ready to throw out the time codes and embrace the nonsense?Welcome to Episode 117 of The Scripturient Society, also known as Season 5 Episode 16 of That Pretentious Book Club, also known as the 4th Annual Story Sirens Studio Christmas Party!Join the hosts for a series of bookish games, deranged laughter, and friendship as all four hosts come together for the first time ever for this holiday extravaganza. This year you can look forward to (or possibly fear), a return of Lewis's custom madlibs and a shockingly dark Christmas chain story.Keep your teacups full, pinkies high, and we'll see you on the next pretentious page! Did we do that right?Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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: AnathemaThis week the hosts of The Scripturient Society writers group and podcast discuss "plot conveniences", including their personal favorite/least favorite conveniences, as well as how and when to use them. Not sure what the hosts are referring to as a "plot convenience"? If you have seen a character develop a sudden infinity for the exact super power they need to move the plot along, or a character finds just enough of a letter to send them in the right direction, you know what we're talking about. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss plot conveniences!Skippers jump to 27:00Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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: SuspirationThis week the hosts of The Scripturient Society writers group and podcast discuss the value of working on the books that come to you easily versus the books that are a labor of love. Is one better than the other? And how do we keep the writing spark alive? Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the different types of books divided by mental/emotional effort.Skippers jump to 37:50Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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: HirsuteIn line with the theme of this week's episode, the hosts discuss perhaps the most unlikeable word of the week yet, before diving in to the process for crafting an unlikeable protagonist. From when to utilize an unlikeable protagonist to tips for walking that fine line between an unlikeable protagonist that readers will root for versus an unlikeable protagonist readers cease to care about, there is plenty to say on this interesting and complex topic. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the science (or art) of writing an unlikeable protagonist.Skippers jump to 30:19Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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: AglifftIn this episode the hosts discuss how to identify elements of a story that need to be cut or replaced to take your story to the next level. Learning how to recognize elements of a story that only serve a purpose once or twice as a plot device is important to developing a watertight story that doesn't leave readers shaking their heads. Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the uses, dangers, and fixes for plot devices that just don't quite fit into the larger story.Skippers jump to 44:14Support the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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 popping in for this brief announcement to let everyone know that we will be taking a brief hiatus for the rest of May 2024, but we will be back in June with your regularly scheduled writing rambles.Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport the showLearn more about the society and explore Story Sirens Studio's writing retreats for women at https://storysirensstudio.com/retreatsDon't forget to visit our writing group on Facebook to tell us about what you've been working on!Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport 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!