by Julie A. Winrich | Feb 14, 2013 | Writing in General
Thanks to all of you who commented on a possible title for my arson book. First the clichés: For the life of me-I can’t do something even to save my own life. Expression dates from early 18th Century, used not when one’s life is really in danger. An early...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jan 31, 2013 | Writing in General
Hey, I need your help. I’m getting ready to self-publish my book and need a great title. Want to Help? First things first. How many cliches did you find in the last blog? Greatest thing since sliced bread–Originated in mid-20th Cent. meaning a useful new...
by writerjaw | Jan 13, 2012 | Writing in General
Well, can’t believe how life gets in the way of your writing. Every time I say I’m back, something new happens. I’ll explain below, but first… Cliches: Needle in haystack–something extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find. Dates...
by writerjaw | Oct 21, 2011 | Writing in General
Been too long since I’ve written here. All good intentions, but everything went haywire. Past Cliches: This, too, shall pass-troubles are temporary. Be patient and things will work out. Used in the biblical Apocrypha (c. 100 BC) in a serious way about human...
by writerjaw | Jun 25, 2011 | Writing in General
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...
by writerjaw | Apr 18, 2011 | Writing in General
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,...
