Time flies…

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...

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...

Writing groups and editing

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...

Time Flies….

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,...

Going to Pitch workshops

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...