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Listening to Speakers on Writing
Went to a speaker meeting on Monday and listened to a talk about publishing options. But first, last clichés: Stand my Ground—To refuse to give in; to hold your position. This comes from the military (from about 1700) it was used referring to holding one’s position....
Don’t forget to proof the cover, and headers/footers
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....
Still Proofing
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...
Proofing your Book
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 derived from an ancient...
Preparing Your Manuscript for CreateSpace
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 quoted...
Using CreateSpace to self-publish
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...
Cover Design and Edit
I’m back. After a grueling working summer—not on my novels—I’m back to writing. First—Last Clichès: Full of Piss and Vinegar –Quite aggressive, very energetic. This is not a very nice cliché (piss refers to urine, used to be acceptable language, but no longer is)...
Cover for your book:
Since I’ve been ill, I postponed my cover design for my book. Couldn’t agree on what I wanted. Took a survey, and too many different ideas. Last Clichès: Ran amok—Go crazy; behave in a wild, frenzied manner. Based on the Malay word amok, meaning “a state of frenzy.”...
Life gets in the way
Can’t believe my last post was January 8, 2015! No excuses, but was sick, mother-in-law fell and broke hip, and now I’m back to work for a bit after being retired for a very long time. But have to work for our business. Last clichés: I don’t think so—Don’t agree with...
Book Cover Designs
Hope everyone had a good new year's day and settled in with all of the resolutions. Last clichés: With bated breath—Holding one’s breath back in expectation. To restrain is to bate, but now this verb bate is rarely heard except in this cliché, which has an archaic...
