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.

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