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 4, 2014 | Editing and Re-editing
Well, my editor finished with Vanity Killed and now it’s my turn to revise once more. First, let’s review last times clichés. Get a Rise out of someone (reader) – To provoke to action or to anger. This phrase probably comes from fishing. The angler drops a fly in a...
by Julie A. Winrich | Aug 20, 2014 | Editing and Re-editing
How do you make sure your scenes are real? First, last times clichés: In a Pinch – When hard-pressed. The British expression, “at a pinch,” is from the 15th century. See William Caxton in his translation of The Book of Faytes of Armes and of Chyualrye (1489). In 1888...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jul 21, 2014 | Editing and Re-editing
Finally after my eye surgeries, I’m well enough to read and write for more than a few minutes. So, first things first -Last clichés: let the cat out of the bag – To give away a secret. This dates from an ancient practice of substituting a worthless cat for...
