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 …
Our Top 10 Favorite Books: Writing Craft
Procrastinator’s guide to NaNoWriMo
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.
Info Dumps in Creative Writing
This blog post is about the dreaded Info Dumps in Creative Writing. What are they? How do you spot them? And how can you AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS!
Dialogue Tags in Creative Writing
Dialogue Tags in Creative Writing: What are they, and how to use them properly.
Using “THAT” In Creative Writing
Warning: Based on the topic, you are probably going to be very aware of every single “that” used in this post. Please keep in mind …