✨ 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 contact@storysirensstudio.com!

🖋️ Your story matters—and we want to help you tell it.

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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: Braggadocio

In 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!

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Don'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/spring2025

Support the show

Don'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 @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: Zemblanity

In 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!

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Support the show

Don'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 @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!