by Julie A. Winrich | Dec 11, 2014 | Querying
For me, the query letter is much harder to write than the book. First, last clichés: Not to mince words – To speak plainly, avoiding giving offense. This expression, also used as not to mince matters, dates from Shakespeare’s time (see Othello and Antony and...
by writerjaw | Nov 12, 2010 | Querying
Well, I’m still working on that all important query letter. A never-ending project for me. But first: Last cliches: All-time High– A record achievement , never before surpassed. This is an Americanism, early 20th Cent. This term has been applied to...
by writerjaw | May 14, 2010 | Querying
Hi everyone! Can’t believe a week has passed already. Time flies when you’re having fun! First things First–last week’s Cliches: There You Go – has multiple meanings: you’re right, you’ve done well, asked for, answer, etc....
by writerjaw | May 7, 2010 | Querying
Hi everyone! Hope you’re writing, writing and writing some more! Last Cliches: Like it was going out of style — describing something being done with extreme urgency, last chance to do it. Date from about 1970. Do Tell — Is that really so? Expresses...
by writerjaw | Apr 30, 2010 | Querying
Hi everyone! Hope you are all writing like it was going out of style. First things first–Past Cliches: Movers and Shakers: Individuals with the power and/or influence to effect change. First, they alluded to God, but in 19th century started being applied and...
