The Writer’s Playground Series – Motif Weaving

Motif Weaving

Objective: To practice the use of recurring imagery to unify a narrative.

How to Play: Begin a collaborative “Round Robin” story. The first person must introduce a specific, recurring image or sound (a motif), such as “a dripping faucet” or “a red balloon.” Every subsequent writer who adds to the story must find a new and meaningful way to incorporate that same motif into their section.

Best for: Thematic cohesion, symbolism, and collaborative storytelling.

A Round Robin story is an excellent collaborative activity where one person starts a story, then the next continues where the first left off, and so on.

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