You know how it goes… Your creative juices are flowing, you’re in The Zone™, writing your little heart out and getting so much done! Your …
How to Write a Logline
Sometimes all you have is one or two sentences to sell your story, and if that opportunity is used by a really great logline then …
Guild Member Spotlight: Dylan West
Motley Writers Guild member Dylan West writes faith-based young adult science fiction and fantasy novels. He joined the Guild in 2023 with an already impressive …
Our Top 10 Favorite Books: Writing Craft
There are many resources out there to help you learn about the craft of writing. From websites, to webinars, to newsletters and physical books, each …
Last Minute NaNoWriMo Prep Tips
It’s nearly the end of October, which means preparation for this year’s NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is well under way! NaNoWriMo Writers all over …
The Guild Guide to NaNoWriMo 2023
November is fast approaching, which means it’s almost National Novel Writers Month! What’s this NaNoWriMo thing anyway? I’m going to let NaNoWriMo explain (they do …
Writer Collaborations
Writer collaboration can be a fun way to explore writing and storytelling. Join the MWG’s Em as she details the how and why of writer collaboration.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 1) – Google Docs
The Motley Writers Guild is made up of members as varied as the tools we use. Join us as select members explore the good, the …
Repetition in Creative Writing
Words repeating can get tedious. Em Van Moore details how to revise your own work to fix these issues.
Varying Sentences in Creative Writing
This blog post is about one of the simplest problems in sentences: repetitive use of words and/or sentence structure. Em Van Moore details how to revise your own work to fix these issues.