Explore our blogs
The best writing tips, straight to your inbox
Looking for short snippets of writing advice?
Written by Lisa Clifford, author, journalist, and founder of The Art of Writing, our blogs cover thought-provoking insights about everything "writing."
Articles
The Rise and Rise of Multiple Genres
Feb 2 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist What is your genre? This is the first question we will ask you at the Art of Writing retreat in Florence. How I found...
The Rise and Rise of Multiple Genres
Feb 2 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist What is your genre? This is the first question we will ask you at the Art of Writing retreat in Florence. How I found...
The Creative Journey - My Interview with Aunty ...
Jan 26 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Aunty Maria turned 96 years old this week. My mother-in-law’s sister, Aunty (or Zia) Maria has outlived my own mother and my mother-in-law. The...
The Creative Journey - My Interview with Aunty ...
Jan 26 - Written By Lisa Clifford - Author/Journalist Aunty Maria turned 96 years old this week. My mother-in-law’s sister, Aunty (or Zia) Maria has outlived my own mother and my mother-in-law. The...
Fiona Basile Guest Blogger
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Would you like to be updated on blogs?
Be the first to know about new blogs, covering expert tips and reflections on writing.