by writerjaw | Sep 3, 2010 | Writing in General
Hello, First, last weeks’ cliches’: Stay the Course – Hold out or last to the end. Alludes to a horse that runs the entire race course. Dates from mid-1800s and soon went to other venues. London Times used it during WWI “If we are to stay...
by writerjaw | Aug 25, 2010 | Writing in General
Well, I’m back. I know, I’ve said that before. But hopefully, I’ll get back on track and once a week faithfully stay the course. Last Clichés: Easy as Pie – Not difficult; requiring little or no effort of expertise. Analogy = to eating pie rather...
by writerjaw | Jul 31, 2010 | Writing in General
Hello Everyone! Well, I have a new computer with Windows 7 and Word 2007! Not sure it’s a good thing or bad thing. More about that later, but first.. Last Cliches: First Things First – Most important task should have priority. Dates from 19th Cent. ...
by writerjaw | Jul 16, 2010 | Writing in General
Hello Everyone! I’m back from my hiatus. Let’s hope anyway. Think I’m finally caught up on my writing group membership work. Now I can get back to Writing! I Hope!!!! First things first, let’s look at the last cliches: Go Like the...
by writerjaw | Jun 25, 2010 | Writing in General
Hope everyone had a great week and you are writing like the wind. Past Cliches: Stark Raving Mad – Insane; “completely, wildly crazy” -graphic description of manic behavior. Versions appeared since 16th Cent. Jonathan Swift’s Polite...
