Making It Real

How do you make sure your scenes are real? First, last times clichés: In a Pinch – When hard-pressed. The British expression, “at a pinch,” is from the 15th century. See William Caxton in his translation of The Book of Faytes of Armes and of Chyualrye (1489). In 1888...

Traveling and Writing

How do you handle your writing when you are traveling? First, last times clichés: Win Brownie Points – Earn credits to one’s good standing, advancement. This term comes from the system of awards used by the Girl Scouts of America, junior division, known as the...