by Julie A. Winrich | Oct 28, 2015 | Editing and Re-editing, Publishing
First, let’s find last clichés: Going Over With a Fine-Tooth Comb— To investigate or search for with great care. Combs have been around since ancient Egypt, and some had finer teeth than others, the term “fine tooth comb” dates from the first half of the 19th century....
by Julie A. Winrich | Oct 21, 2015 | Creating Your Self-Published Book, Editing and Re-editing
Well, I’m still reading Vanity Killed Proof! First, last clichés: Make or Break you—To bring on ruin or success. This phrase began as make or mar, which dates from 15th century (see John Lydgate, Assembly of Gods). Dickens was among the first to substitute the current...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 30, 2015 | Creating Your Self-Published Book, Editing and Re-editing, Publishing
Vanity Killed has been uploaded and I’m waiting for the “proof” book to arrive shortly. First, let’s do the Last Clichés: Have the Upper Hand—To be in a controlling position or dominating. This has been around since the 15th Century. It’s...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 25, 2015 | Creating Your Self-Published Book
I’ve been working on Vanity Killed and getting it ready for publication. Last Clichés: Blissfully ignorant (or ignorance is bliss)—Sometimes it’s better not to know your outcome, or fate. The idea was stated by Greek playwright Sophocles (c409B.C.) It was also...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 17, 2015 | Creating Your Self-Published Book
I’m in the process of publishing my next novel Vanity Killed. But first, last week’s clichés: Get back into the swing of things—To take a very lively part in, To become active. This is a 19th century change for the phrase in full swing (which means already very active...
