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

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Fiona Basile Guest Blogger

Lisa Clifford

Jan 19 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist “We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” Such a wonderful quote from the photographer, Ralph Hattersley. I’ve always loved...

Fiona Basile Guest Blogger

Lisa Clifford

Jan 19 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist “We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” Such a wonderful quote from the photographer, Ralph Hattersley. I’ve always loved...

It’s Never Too Late to Get Started - An Intervi...

Lisa Clifford

Jan 12 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist It is with such great joy that I share this wonderful story about one of our Art of Writing writers. Who said you are...

It’s Never Too Late to Get Started - An Intervi...

Lisa Clifford

Jan 12 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist It is with such great joy that I share this wonderful story about one of our Art of Writing writers. Who said you are...

You Never Regret a Swim

Lisa Clifford

Jan 5 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Writer’s block does exist. So many will tell you otherwise and until mid-last year, I would have agreed with them. I’ve changed my tune....

You Never Regret a Swim

Lisa Clifford

Jan 5 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Writer’s block does exist. So many will tell you otherwise and until mid-last year, I would have agreed with them. I’ve changed my tune....

Foreshadowing

Lisa Clifford

Dec 29 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Foreshadowing is the slow, cryptic revelation of your story’s information. This technique of alluding to something that will happen is an excellent way to...

Foreshadowing

Lisa Clifford

Dec 29 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Foreshadowing is the slow, cryptic revelation of your story’s information. This technique of alluding to something that will happen is an excellent way to...

As Good as It Can Be

Lisa Clifford

Dec 22 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Time to write. That’s what I wish for you this holiday season. Long stretches of calm, quiet time to think about your story and...

As Good as It Can Be

Lisa Clifford

Dec 22 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Time to write. That’s what I wish for you this holiday season. Long stretches of calm, quiet time to think about your story and...

Voice and Is That Character Really Me?

Lisa Clifford

Dec 15 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Penguin magical realism author, Tabitha Bird, during our Sunday night Alumni Time to Write session. The topic...

Voice and Is That Character Really Me?

Lisa Clifford

Dec 15 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Penguin magical realism author, Tabitha Bird, during our Sunday night Alumni Time to Write session. The topic...