by Julie A. Winrich | Nov 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m still on the road, but here are the last clichés: Off the Top of my Head – Impromptu, extemporaneously, impetuously. A mid-20th century Americanism. Term appeared in Harold L. Ickes’ Secret Diary (1939). See also author June Drummond (Junta, 1989). Make the Grade...
by Julie A. Winrich | Oct 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Can’t believe a month has passed. Sorry for not writing here. Too busy caring for others and editing on my next novel, which is almost done! First last clichés: Fire(d) away – Go ahead. Say what you need to say. Ask whatever. Fire away refers to a gun loaded to the...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 4, 2014 | Editing and Re-editing
Well, my editor finished with Vanity Killed and now it’s my turn to revise once more. First, let’s review last times clichés. Get a Rise out of someone (reader) – To provoke to action or to anger. This phrase probably comes from fishing. The angler drops a fly in a...
by Julie A. Winrich | Aug 20, 2014 | Editing and Re-editing
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...
by Julie A. Winrich | Aug 6, 2014 | Writing in General
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...
