Join Scribe as he follows a thread of inspiration from 19th Century George MacDonald to the modern Andrew Peterson. To read Andrew Peterson's tribute to Rich Mullins, check out this article: https://www.rabbitroom.com/post/a-legacy-of-love-my-rich-mullins-story And yes, I know I said the same thing but backwards when talking about Catholics and Pro…

Though mentioned by C.S. Lewis many times, George MacDonald is an often-overlooked piece of fantasy and Christian literature history. Who was this Scotsman whose book "Phantastes" was the baptism of Lewis' imagination? And why did J.R.R. Tolkien look at it with such a critical eye? And how do you even pronounce that title? This is a public episode.…

R.C. Lloyd, author of Chronic Defiance (and many more unpublished works!) joins the podcast again to talk about faith, the impact it has on writing, and her thoughts on the beauty of reading. Check it out, as well as her book, which you can by here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Defiance-R-C-Lloyd/dp/B0CNWZJ89R If you'd like to support her directl…

Scribe and Violet sit down and talk about what it means to be a Christian who writes darker themes. How should we approach it? How far should we go? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.comBy E. M. Southwick

As we prepare for this coming spring, Scribe is purposefully vague about his thoughts on the intersection of faith and art, but shares two chapters from The Raven's Cur, the backstory of the folk-hero Ravenscur! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.s…

During February, Scribe and Violet challenged themselves to write four hundred words each day. How did it go? You can find out on this review episode! Featuring zombie apocalypse, robots taking drugs, and lots more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworl…

Come on back to Cupid's Counseling for a session of advice, assistance and maybe even some matchmaking! Part two of our Relationship Therapist special - Part One not needed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com…

What if Cupid was a relationship therapist? One that only served people stuck in Troped Relationships? Join Scribe and Violet as they try to find out the answer to these, the real questions of our time! Happy Belated Valentine's Day! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, …

We start with a simple idea, trying to find your soulmate. We end with an AI system that controls your love-life, and the two young adults who are trying to get out from under it's digital thumb... Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to Soulmate AU! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…

We finish our destruction of Sesame Street with this gripping conclusion! And remember - I'll never let go, Jack-I mean, Grover! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.comBy E. M. Southwick

Your favorite author wannabes are BACK with another session of ruining your childhood... Well, not Scribe's, because he grew up under the kind of rock that didn't have Sesame Street. But regardless, it's time to go dark and probe deep questions that make us wonder... What's new on The Street? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t…

Universes unite! Scribe and Violet conduct interviews on two of their characters, then force them into the same room, like owners of dogs that want them to be best friends. Does it work, or not? You tell us! Featuring... Well, it's a lot. Hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces…

Scribe and Violet dive back into the world of Chad and Angel, the Old Year and New Year tasked with finding Janus, the overseer of January and mandatory job training. Without him, the year cannot stop - but can they find him in time? Not if Scribe and Violet don't STOP WORLDBUILDING! Includes two bonus scenes from our story! Check them out at the e…

We start with an idea... A year that refuses to end. We end with an absent teacher, a burnt out temporal caretaker and a fresh-faced recruit ready to make his way in this world. Confused? We were too for most of it. Join us next week as we come up with a plot for this currently untitled story! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss …

With Christmas just over a week away, Scribe and Violet turn their attention to the Christmas classic - the Hallmark Movie. Armed with two AI generated Hallmark Plots, they wrap each story up and add a neat little bow, including Meryl Streep, Hallmark Trope Wheels and lots more! If you want to take the same Buzzfeed Quiz, here is the link! https://…

Ever wanted to see some of your favorite songs turned into a story of some kind? Well, Scribe and Violet each roll for a random song from their Top 100 Spotify plays and try to force them together into some kind of story. Is it genius or maniac? You'll have to decide when you listen to this adaptation of Harry Style's "Music for a Sushi Restaurant"…

We start off December with a bang - a therapy inducing trip into a Peanut's retelling of nuclear winter and betrayal. There's not much else to say, except we apologize briefly and hope you listen regardless! Join us on Tuesday, December 5th for a livestream with all our NaNoWriMo guests at 7:30, EST! Hope to see you there! This is a public episode.…

We finish out the NaNoWriMo series with our final guest, R. C. Lloyd, author of the upcoming poetry collection, "Chronic Defiance." You can find her, and info on how to purchase her book, at beca.poetry on Instagram. Check her out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi…

We welcome L. B. Perdan, author of the Black Crow Flies, back to the Scribe's Journal to talk about upcoming release and her current project in NaNoWriMo. Don't miss it! Check out Lauren at https://lbperdan.com/ or @authorlbperdan on Instagram and Twitter (or X for all y'all who care about that sort of thing) and @laurenzyano on TikTok. This is a p…

On our second NaNoWriMo author interview, we host Grant (@grantipher_yt on Instagram), one of our biggest fans (definitely in the top five), who is also a fantastic writer. He shares his wisdom and approach to this month in a very short podcast, leaving all the more time to GO WRITE! Thanks, Grant, for coming along, and we wish you (and all other N…

Our first surprise guest! Our very own Violet Author, first time NaNoWriMo participant! As National Novel Writing Month begins, the Scribe and Violet talk about Violet’s project for this year - Out of Time, a time travel murder mystery that has a unique origin. Meanwhile, Scribe recounts his first experience and some tips and tricks for anyone work…

In the final episode of our Spooktacular Series, a pairing is made of the classic novel, "Anne of Green Gables" and the new-to-Scribe cryptid, the Mongolian Death Worm. Tackling this seemingly impossible task, the Scribe and Violet will be pushed to the limit. Think you know Anne of Green Gables? Think again as you jump into the world of the Okanag…

Recorded together in the same room (for the first time since our first few episodes!) the Scribe and Violet dive into the elements of building suspense in your stories. Featuring talking shop, hot takes from Scribe and Violet and a begrudging reference to Harry Potter. Check out the Scribe and Violet Ghost Stickers on Redbubble! We think they're pr…

The worlds of Science Fiction and the Wild West collide when the Violet Author and the Scribe discover a new world, settled by aliens and overrun by adventurers. The Swarm comes in 7 days! Will you be able to survive? Featuring DnD races, Big Folk and Small Folk, Positive Antagonism and lots more! Check out the notesheet (and our full recap) at htt…

In the first official spooky episode (our soft launch, if you will), we look at what lengths vampires will go to get their precious items, stolen by the British government, back. The episode culminates in special scene from this story line dramatically read by the Scribe and Violet! Featuring: A spooky Ruh-Roh-Raggy, a gargoyle fathered guard, tang…

The Scribe and Violet jump back into the world they created with "The Time Sender," creating a COMPLETELY NEW and ORIGINAL story that isn't like PRETTY LITTLE LIARS at all. What are you waiting for? Give it a listen! Featuring: Violet rants, futuristic messaging app names, a lot of geriatrics, and a Minecraft battle for the ages. Got a name or a ch…

Some weeks, schedules don't work out. Some weeks, the Scribe sits alone and has to figure out how to make an interesting episode all on his own. How? By finding the Most Dangerous Writing App on Squibler.IO and subjugating himself to 25 of the most stressful minutes of his life! Join the Scribe as he shares five prompts and his responses, digging i…

Time, that irresistible force that propels us to things we thought were impossible... like Elmo becoming a god, a future where song and dance is an accepted form of emotional expression and a villain named "Coolias Jeezer." Join the Scribe and Violet as they plunge headfirst into the space-time continuum for a rollicking adventure spanning lifetime…

Have you ever wondered what happened to Harry Potter after Hogwarts? Well, we didn't. Instead, we wondered what happened to HAROLD POTTING, a COMPLETELY UNRELATED PERSON and DEFINITELY NOT BASED OFF ANYTHING ELSE did after he was some sort of chosen one or something in high school. In this world, he ends up going to community college in the States.…

What do you get when you take a book like "Almost Super," a werewolf who doesn't turn into a wolf and a man who even sheep don't respect? You get... Well, it'll take the entire episode to explain. Join the Scribe and Violet as they head into a world where the prompt is bare-bones and imagination is their only resource... That and random name genera…

Join the Scribe and Violet as they wrap up the summer writing challenge series with "Connect the Dots," an attempt to take multiple ideas they've worked on and combine them into one! This was recorded live and is available to watch on YouTube on the Scribe of Worlds channel. The Scribe's Journal will return on September 1st with a brand new series …

The Scribe and Violet are joined by L. B. Perdan the PUBLISHED author of "The Black Crow Flies" to talk about the editing process, killing your darlings, the ecosystem of Scribe's old computer and share some insights on being ruthless. You can find L. B. Perdan and her book at https://lbperdan.com/ or on TikTok and Instagram - just look for authorl…

Join the Violet Author and the Scribe of Worlds as they tackle the topic of relationships! How do you write character interactions? How do you get into someone else's headspace? Is it possible? Is it SAFE? Featuring accidental Squidward, big feelings, and a longer section of intro music! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w…

It has been said that one will listen to this podcast and learn much... So jump in and see what you pick up! Join the Scribe and the Violet Author as they talk plot design - how to direct your independent characters, how to foreshadow and throwback (or "postshadow" as we've started saying). Also featuring Percy Jackson, Fablehaven by Brandon Mull, …

We have a surprise guest today! Come Join the Scribe and his wife for a look at poetry - how to write it, how to use it in fiction, and some ways to get started! Is it SilverSTEEN or SilverSTINE? If anyone can settle the debate, we'd be very thankful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t…

The Scribe and the Violet Author try out distance recording as they dive into how to build a character, replete with flaws, quirks and consistency. Key characters include Tinker and her robot Suleiman, a lovable jerk named August and renditions from submissions one and two! If you want to read more of ZLady's writing, you can check out her 2022 Chr…

Reeling from post-launch grogginess, the Scribe and the Violet Author attempt to reason how to develop history for a city or world. Other talking points include, "Where does the waste go?" "Victor Hugo and the Battle of Waterloo," and "The Book that Cannot Be Named (for as hard as we try)." Come Wander with us! *The book series referenced is "The C…

What do your characters think about? Ours mostly just scream. The Scribe of Worlds and the Violet Author dive deep into character's psyche, discussing such things as mood-boards, Spotify playlists, JK Rowling's plagiarism and being hot- boxed by Canada. Hopefully, we came out all right... In the meantime, you can read all the Chesterfield stories a…

In the first of a limited series, The Scribe and the Violet Author tackle the big questions of life: Where do stories come from? How do you balance writing from inspiration and having a schedule? What does it mean that the Scribe is a pantser? All these and more are answered in The Story's Origin! This is a public episode. If you would like to disc…