by Julie A. Winrich | Jun 13, 2019 | Writing
Are you in a writing slump? What do you do to get out of it? First, last clichés: Clear as Mud – Obscure, murky, anything but clear. This phrase is used ironically to indicate that something is unclear. It dates from the early 19th century. See R. H. Barham’s...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jun 2, 2019 | Blogging
Hi all, Back home from traveling and finally catching up to my own time zone. Then went to post and website needed upgrading. Took a long time, but it’s finally up and running, after a few minor tweeks. But, first, Last Clichés: In a Heartbeat – Very...
by Julie A. Winrich | Mar 1, 2019 | Blogging
Hope your new year is going well. Haven’t been on for a while, so will explain below. But first,… Last Clichés: Bound and Determined–Firmly resolved. This is a redundant phrase because both participles mean “fixed” or “resolute.” However they do serve for...
by Julie A. Winrich | Dec 4, 2018 | Creating Your Self-Published Book, Publishing, Writing
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are writing every day. Last Clichés: Going to Town– To do something with much enthusiasm and/or do something successfully. This is a 19th century Americanism. Probably refers to the special treat of a trip to town for...
by Julie A. Winrich | Nov 18, 2018 | Creating Your Book Business, Creating Your Self-Published Book, Selling Your Book
Well, it’s almost Thanksgiving. Hope you have a good turkey day. First, Last Clichés: Does the Trick–Succeed, accomplish something. This dates from the early 19th century. “Trick” means an accomplishment. i.e. “Add salt to the water and that should do the...
