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Scribbler's Sanctuary Podcast

Scribbler's Sanctuary Podcast

By: Remontz Whitebeard
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 Scribbler’s Sanctuary Podcast is a writing podcast focused on helping writers improve their craft, build confidence, and find readers through community. Through interviews with writers, live readings, thoughtful reviews, and focused craft discussions, the show explores writing technique, creative mindset, and the real challenges writers face beyond the page. Episodes also spotlight the Scribbler’s Sanctuary community — including House Cup events, creative prompts, and community challenges — highlighting how writers help writers improve and find readers together. Submit writing / Apply to be a guest: https://forms.gle/gj11Li4q6NHo3gDb7 Contact: scribblerspod@gmail.com Community Discord: https://discord.gg/zyUuddURv 📚 Hosted by Kacy Gilbert || Remontz The WhitebeardRemontz Whitebeard Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • EP05 - Narrative Control & House Cup Season Begins

    EP05 - Narrative Control & House Cup Season Begins
    Feb 12 2026

    Episode 05 -- Narrative Control & The House Cup Season Begins


    This episode marks the beginning of a new writing technique series: Narrative Control -- the art of choosing what your reader sees without dictating what they think.


    After completing our "Show vs. Tell" series, we step into the next layer of craft: structure, exposure, attention, and intention. What does it actually mean to guide a story without manipulating meaning?


    In this episode:

    • Selected community poems exploring authenticity, confrontation, and recognition
    • Book Club discussion covering Bird by Bird Chapters 11-13
    • A sensory writing challenge featuring a retiring master art theif
    • And a full breakdown of Scribbler's Sanctuary House Cup (Feb 14 - Oct 10, 2026)

    Explained in the show:

    - What the House Cup is

    - How points work

    - Weekly Magical Relics(Awards)

    - The 50-Member Tournament

    - Signing Boons

    - Rank progression (Apprentice -> Arch Mage)

    - And why healthy competition sharpens craft instead of dividing community


    If you've had questions about the House Cup, this episode hopefully answers them...

    If you have more questions about the House Cup, ask any questions in the comments or Discord Server.


    Sharpen before the storm.


    If you would like to Join the Scribbler's Discord, Submit to the Writing Challenge or meet any of the writer's featured in our episodes please visit the show's website and follow the link of your heart's desire.

    To submit any questions, concerns or submissions to the Writing Prompt Challenge please email the show: scribblerspod@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • EP04 - Challenge Grows Character (feat. Nefertiti Fenison)

    EP04 - Challenge Grows Character (feat. Nefertiti Fenison)
    Feb 5 2026
    Challenge, Character, & CraftIn Episode 04 of the Scribbler's Sanctuary Podcast, we lean into challenge -- of belief, of comfort and of craft.We begin by spotlighting the Scribbler's Sanctuary community through a selection of poems that ask difficult questions and refuse easy answers. These works aren't chosen for polish alone, but for honesty and willingness to engage with the world as it is.From there, we wrap up our show, don't tell discussion with a focused writing technique segment on Indirect Characterization -- how to reveal character through behavior, dialogue, and consequence without stopping the story to explain.In our Book Club segment, we continue working through Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott:A recap of Chapter 8: PlotA reading of Chapter 9: DialogueA preview of Chapter 10: Set DesignNext show we'll get into Chapters 11-13We also share this week's Writing Prompt Challenge, designed to slow writers down and encourage deeper character-driven moments.Finally, we're joined by a special guest for an in-depth conversation about writing, research, and creative integrity -- highlighting what it looks like to engage with craft thoughtfully in noisy online spaces.If you're listening now--welcome.And if you're listening later...welcome later.This Week's Writing PromptYou've discovered a large box in your backyard while digging to build a new shed.What's inside--and what does it mean to the person who finds it?Featured Community Works & Writers To Check OutZoe Blessings -- WattPadCocoBrownBabe -- WattPadCrimsonHood -- WattPadAnntasha -- TumblrGuest Interview: Nefertiti FenisonBe sure to check out her novel 'Our Invisible Thread' on WattPad!Writing Technique References -- Indirect CharacterizationGrammarlyFirst EditingReedsy StudioGet InvolvedJoin Scribbler's Sanctuary via Discord to share your work, participate in prompts, and take part in weekly House Challenges.The annual House Cup begins 14 Feb 2026 Submissions & Inquiries: scribblerspod@gmail.comClick Here for Scribblers WebsiteIf you're a writer I would love to have you on the show for an interview & shine a spotlight on your creative works. If you're interested in sharing your voice with a wider audience please consider emailing the show.Happy Writing Comrades of the Pen.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • EP03 - Let the Reader Feel it: Sensory Language and Honest Emotion

    EP03 - Let the Reader Feel it: Sensory Language and Honest Emotion
    Jan 29 2026

    In Episode 03 of the Scribbler's Sanctuary Podcast, we dive deeper into Show vs Tell -- this time through the lens of sensory language, emotional authenticity, and trusting the reader.

    We explore how writers can create powerful emotional experiences without forcing sentiment, using sensory detail as an invitation rather than an instruction. This episode blends craft discussion, community voices and Book Club insights from Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.


    Writing Technique Focus

    We break down ideas inspired by two excellent craft articles:

    - What is Sensory Language? A Guide for Writers

    - Creating an Authentic Emotional Experience: Sentiment vs. Sentimentality

    Together these ideas help us rethink how emotion actually lands on the page -- and why subtlety, specificity, and trust matter more than intensity.


    Appreciation

    Huge thanks to this week's poets for sharing their work and vulnerability:

    • CrimsonHood
    • PemicuKericuhan
    • S.E. Pope

    Your poems grounded this episode in lived emotion and showed exactly what sensory writing can do when it's allowed to breathe.


    Book Club

    We continue our Bird by Bird Book Club discussion, focusing on:

    • Chapter 5: School Lunches
    • Chapter 6: Polaroids
    • Chapter 7: Character


    Special Guest

    We're joined by @logosman21 of House Pegasus, a newer member of the Sanctuary who has already risen to the rank of Wizard through consistent engagement, poetry, and six-word stories.


    He shares insights from his early writing journey and talks about his Inkitt based novel:

    Galactic Eclipse: Children of the Light Dragon


    Community Voices

    • Hzaid553: The Child Of The Eclipse: Marven's Adventure
    • Rianna Reid: The Forest Children


    Join the Community

    Want to take part in prompts, Book Club discussions, contest, House Cup festivities, live shows and more...

    Join Scribbler's Sanctuary on Discord

    Email the Podcast @scribblerspod@gmail.com

    or Submit your writing here

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    Question of the Day

    Have you ever had a feeling you couldn't put into words? Still cant?

    Share your thoughts in the comments or inside the Sanctuary--and listen through to hear my answer at the end of the episode.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
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