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Written by Lisa Clifford, author, journalist, and founder of The Art of Writing, our blogs cover thought-provoking insights about everything "writing."

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When Writers Come Together in Florence

Lisa Clifford

The June Art of Writing retreat in Florence was amazing. Our four days together was a turning point for everyone. With daily workshops, deep conversations, and powerful insights from our...

When Writers Come Together in Florence

Lisa Clifford

The June Art of Writing retreat in Florence was amazing. Our four days together was a turning point for everyone. With daily workshops, deep conversations, and powerful insights from our...

Writing the Digital Landscape: Part 2 of a Two-...

Lisa Clifford

Jane Harper’s, Force of Nature, is about five women lost in the Giralong Ranges. Jane’s antagonist is extreme weather, providing the perfect sense of place. However, the weather is not...

Writing the Digital Landscape: Part 2 of a Two-...

Lisa Clifford

Jane Harper’s, Force of Nature, is about five women lost in the Giralong Ranges. Jane’s antagonist is extreme weather, providing the perfect sense of place. However, the weather is not...

Writing the Digital Landscape: Part 1 in a Two-...

Lisa Clifford

Sense of Place has always been my thing. Probably because I’ve lived in Italy for thirty years. Collecting even the smallest impression, the tiniest detail around what creates a Tuscan atmosphere...

Writing the Digital Landscape: Part 1 in a Two-...

Lisa Clifford

Sense of Place has always been my thing. Probably because I’ve lived in Italy for thirty years. Collecting even the smallest impression, the tiniest detail around what creates a Tuscan atmosphere...

ASSEMBLE LATER!

Lisa Clifford

Most writing begins in fragments. Loose thoughts, scattered lines, a shape slowly forming in the dark. So, it’s perfectly fine to write in fragments as you move forward on the...

ASSEMBLE LATER!

Lisa Clifford

Most writing begins in fragments. Loose thoughts, scattered lines, a shape slowly forming in the dark. So, it’s perfectly fine to write in fragments as you move forward on the...

Building Your Brand: Does It Really Matter?

Lisa Clifford

I’m very much looking forward to writing and working alongside Georgette Jupe, aka Girl in Florence, this summer during our July 6–10 Art of Telling Your Story retreat. Georgette is...

Building Your Brand: Does It Really Matter?

Lisa Clifford

I’m very much looking forward to writing and working alongside Georgette Jupe, aka Girl in Florence, this summer during our July 6–10 Art of Telling Your Story retreat. Georgette is...

Don’t Lose What You’ve Written

Lisa Clifford

Is there anything more frustrating than not being able to find something you know you’ve already written? One of the most infuriating experiences for a creative writer is that creeping...

Don’t Lose What You’ve Written

Lisa Clifford

Is there anything more frustrating than not being able to find something you know you’ve already written? One of the most infuriating experiences for a creative writer is that creeping...