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Cut these from your story
There have been a few manuscripts across my desk this week, all in the very early stages of storytelling. So, I thought this weekend’s blog should focus on some biggies...
Cut these from your story
There have been a few manuscripts across my desk this week, all in the very early stages of storytelling. So, I thought this weekend’s blog should focus on some biggies...
Each character needs to earn their place in you...
So often I critique stories in which some insignificant person, like a waiter or shop assistant, is over-described. Reading about how this person looks, talks, or reacts always makes me...
Each character needs to earn their place in you...
So often I critique stories in which some insignificant person, like a waiter or shop assistant, is over-described. Reading about how this person looks, talks, or reacts always makes me...
What Do You Mean?
Being back with you chatting about all things writing is so much fun! Especially after my stunning week in Copenhagen for the Louisiana Literary Festival. This Danish Writers Festival is...
What Do You Mean?
Being back with you chatting about all things writing is so much fun! Especially after my stunning week in Copenhagen for the Louisiana Literary Festival. This Danish Writers Festival is...
Need a Laugh? Merridy Eastman talks about funny...
May 18 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Merridy Eastman, Author What a blast interviewing actor and writer, Merridy Eastman, for our Art of Writing Time to Write session. Merridy is the...
Need a Laugh? Merridy Eastman talks about funny...
May 18 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Merridy Eastman, Author What a blast interviewing actor and writer, Merridy Eastman, for our Art of Writing Time to Write session. Merridy is the...
Meg Keneally and Fugue Writing State - Part 2
May 4 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist We loved talking recently to Meg Keneally in our weekly free Sunday Art of Writing TIME TO WRITE Zoom session. It was brilliant to...
Meg Keneally and Fugue Writing State - Part 2
May 4 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist We loved talking recently to Meg Keneally in our weekly free Sunday Art of Writing TIME TO WRITE Zoom session. It was brilliant to...
Meg Keneally and Fugue Writing State - Part 1
Apr 28 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist What a joy to interview Meg Keneally for the Art of Writing TIME TO WRITE sessions! Meg gave us such encouragement. At the end...
Meg Keneally and Fugue Writing State - Part 1
Apr 28 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist What a joy to interview Meg Keneally for the Art of Writing TIME TO WRITE sessions! Meg gave us such encouragement. At the end...
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