Episodes 174
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
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Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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

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Writing Retreat Recap - Story Sirens Studio, Spring 2025

Jun 30, 2025 32m Bonus Transcript

✨ 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…

Begin Your Book With Braggadocio

Jan 18, 2025 1h 39m

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.…

Don't Kill the Faith, Kill the Disbelief

Jan 06, 2025 1h 41m

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…

4th Annual Story Sirens Studio Christmas Party

Dec 21, 2024 1h 43m

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…

Well Isn't This Convenient

Oct 28, 2024 1h 52m

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…

Love at First Sight VS Labor of Love

Aug 30, 2024 1h 14m

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…

The Power of an Unlikeable Protagonist

Jul 19, 2024 1h 33m

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…

Plot, Paper, Scissors

Jul 05, 2024 1h 40m

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…

Hiatus - Spring 2024

May 17, 2024 2m Bonus

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…

A Novella Concept

May 03, 2024 1h 21m

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…

A Romance on the Side (Characters)

Apr 19, 2024 1h 8m

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…

Riddle Me This

Apr 05, 2024 1h 11m

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…

The Best Ways to Clackety Clack

Mar 22, 2024 1h 12m

Word of the week: ScurryfungeIn this episode the hosts discuss all the ways to clackety clack (AKA type - including methods that don't involve clackety clacking at all)! From desktop and laptop…

The Write Frame of Mind

Mar 08, 2024 1h 17m

Word of the week: DormivegliaIn this episode the hosts discuss frame stories! From classic and modern examples of this popular storytelling to technique to how frame stories can be used to keep…

Parental Supervision (Not) Required?

Feb 23, 2024 1h 8m

Word of the week: CrepuscularIn this episode the hosts discuss the unalived/missing parent trope, as well as when and how to use it, and some unique alternatives to keep stories feeling fresh and…

The Fast and the Spurious: Living One Writing Contest at a Time

Feb 09, 2024 1h 25m

Word of the week: SpuriousIn this episode the hosts discuss  writing contests (or writing competitions, depending on which synonym you prefer). From the different types of contests and whether…

Willie Shakes and the Chamber of Tropes

Jan 26, 2024 1h 40m

Word of the week: PersiflageIn this episode the hosts discuss the many tropes in modern fiction and young adult fiction in particular that were inspired by tropes made famous by none other than the…

New Year New Writer

Jan 12, 2024 1h 40m

Word of the week: SaturnineIn this first episode back following the holiday hiatus and Ash's maternity leave, the hosts discuss staying on task for the new year! From tips for staying focused to…

3rd Annual Story Sirens Studio Christmas Party

Dec 18, 2023 2h 15m

Welcome to Episode 103 of The Scripturient Society and  Season 5 Episode 9 of That Pretentious Book Club!Join sister podcasts and Story Sirens Studio productions The Scripturient Society and That…

Is This Book Aesthetic Core?

Dec 08, 2023 1h 48m

Word of the week: VelleityIn this special episode the hosts are joined by host of sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club Kendall "Spoons" Shaw to discuss some of the best and most powerful…

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How many episodes does The Scripturient Society have?

The Scripturient Society has published 174 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is The Scripturient Society still active?

The Scripturient Society is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 8m.

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