by Julie A. Winrich | Jan 7, 2026 | Writing in General
Hope everyone had a very Happy New Year! Last Clichés: Doom and Gloom—A very pessimistic outlook. This dates from the mid-20th century. [Eric Partridge suggested it may refer to fears of nuclear war] and is often used as an adjective, i.e.: “He’s a real doom-and-gloom...
by Julie A. Winrich | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncategorized, Writing
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Let’s hope your new year doesn’t bring you doom and gloom, but much happiness, joy, and great writing. Last clichés: The conventional wisdom – What the majority act upon and believe. This term started with American economist...
by Julie A. Winrich | Dec 4, 2025 | Writing
Well, best intentions! Last post was September 26th. After the first of the year, I hope to have more time. I’m going to fight to the bitter end to keep writing! Last clichés: Lo and Behold– Can you believe it! What a surprise! the old word lo means...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 26, 2025 | Writing
Before I say more about plotting, how many clichés did you find last time? Last Clichés: To go Around in Circles –To keep trying, but getting nowhere. This idea dates back to the time when it was first observed that persons who are lost tend to wander in circles...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 8, 2025 | Writing
I will continue with Donis Casey on The Plot. But first, Last Clichés: Blind Leading the Blind–People who try to guide or teach others, even though they don’t know more than their pupils. Phrase comes from the Bible, one of Jesus’s teachings, Book of...
