by writerjaw | Jun 25, 2011 | Writing in General
Well, can’t believe how much time as passed since last here. When you keep busy, it just flies… Last Cliches: Crystal clear- Transparently obvious. This dates back (clear as crystal) from Biblical times in Book of Revelations …clear as crystal...
by writerjaw | May 22, 2011 | Editing and Re-editing
Well, I’m editing and re-editing my manuscripts. Last cliches: First and Foremost: Most notable, important. Survived since 15th century when recorded in work by William Caxlar in a lecture. Keep One’s Head above water: Avoid financial ruin or being...
by writerjaw | Apr 29, 2011 | Writing Groups
Hi all, First and foremost, let’s jump right into last cliches: Off the Cuff – impromptu. Comes from the practice of after-dinner speakes making notes for a speech on the cuff of their shirtsleeve at the last minute, obviously as opposed to preparing a...
by writerjaw | Apr 18, 2011 | Writing in General
Well, hard to believe it’s April 18th already. So much for writing on this blog every week. Time flies is a cliche and I used it back in May, 2010, so it won’t count as one this time. Hard to believe almost a year has gone by since I used it. Actually,...
by writerjaw | Apr 3, 2011 | Pitching Your Book
I’m energized. Just went to a Spring into Publication workshop presented by the Redwood Writers Branch of the California Writers Club. A great day with talks about editing, revising, critiquing, how your books gets published, a panel on self-publishing...
