The Scripturient Society

Ash & Karissa
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The Scripturient Society

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

  1. OCT 28

    Well Isn't This Convenient

    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 k...

    1h 53m

  2. AUG 30

    Love at First Sight VS Labor of Love

    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 showDon't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Dis...

    1h 14m

  3. JUL 19

    The Power of an Unlikeable Protagonist

    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 ...

    1h 33m

  4. JUL 5

    Plot, Paper, Scissors

    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...

    1h 40m

  5. MAY 17

    Hiatus - Spring 2024

    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 showDon't forget to visit the Scripturient Society Writing Group on Discord to talk about what you've been working on! (https://discord.gg/YAzqwsHH)Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietySupport the pod a...

    3 min

  6. MAY 3

    A Novella Concept

    Word of the week: LittoralIn this episode the hosts discuss novellas! From what separates a novella from other forms of short fiction to stylistic expectations and the strategy they require, for such small books there's certainly a lot to talk about. For instance, how many characters can be included in a novella before the quality of the character development starts to suffer? Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss writing, editing, and publishing possibilities for novellas.Don't forget to...

    1h 22m

  7. APR 19

    A Romance on the Side (Characters)

    Word of the week: AxiomaticIn this episode the hosts discuss what to keep in mind when crafting romantic and other relationships for your side or supporting characters. Did you know that a supporting character's choice in relationship can say something about them -- and may even say something about the main character? Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss the value of including relationships for side characters in your writing!Don't forget to visit the Scripturient Society WRITING GROUP ...

    1h 8m

  8. APR 5

    Riddle Me This

    Word of the week: LimerenceIn this episode the hosts discuss the best ways to incorporate riddles, prophesies, letters, diary entries, and other asides into writing. From how frequently to include these in a single book to ways to separate these from the rest of the text, and even whether these should be included in query material, the hosts find plenty to discuss on this topic! Join Ash and Karissa as they discuss what to keep in mind when including asides in your writing!Don't forget t...

    1h 12m
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Ash & Karissa
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Scripturient Society
  • Show Website
    The Scripturient Society

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