Embarking on the journey of writing fiction can feel like navigating a labyrinth. Between writer’s block, plot holes, and character inconsistencies, the process can be …
AI Prompts for Writing Fiction
Writing Yourself Out of a Corner
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 …
Anatomy of a Prize-Winning Micro-Memoir
Last fall, I entered a contest on a micro-memoir website called Five Minutes. The assignment was to write exactly 100 words about five minutes in …
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.
How Not to Write a Manuscript
A Little Girl’s Story: A long time ago, there was a little girl who loved to read everything she could get her hands on, from …