by Julie A. Winrich | May 22, 2020 | Writing
Hope all of you are doing well, during this stay-at-home time. I’m doing well, but haven’t written on Blog much. First, last clichés: All in a Day’s work– Considered a normal part of a person’s routine or job. Goes back to the 18th century, used often, both...
by Julie A. Winrich | Mar 21, 2020 | Selling Your Book, Writing
Hope you are all well and healthy. Prayers are with you. Last Clichés: Green Light — This refers to permission to proceed, alluding to the green of traffic lights. Of course, this signifies to “go ahead,” which started in railroads in the 19th...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 30, 2019 | Selling Your Book, Writing
What can reviews to do for you and how do you get people to write them? First, Last Clichés: On the Level (to be on) – Straightforward, honest, and sincere. This American colloquialism originated in the late 19th century. Might have come from Freemasonry —...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jun 26, 2019 | Writing, Writing in General
Outlining is not a must, but from what I read, it’s considered the best way to do things. First let’s do: Last Clichés: Nose out of Joint — To be jealous or irritated, especially when one is supplanted or displaced by someone else. This term appeared...
by Julie A. Winrich | Jun 13, 2019 | Writing
Are you in a writing slump? What do you do to get out of it? First, last clichés: Clear as Mud – Obscure, murky, anything but clear. This phrase is used ironically to indicate that something is unclear. It dates from the early 19th century. See R. H. Barham’s...
by Julie A. Winrich | Dec 4, 2018 | Creating Your Self-Published Book, Publishing, Writing
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are writing every day. Last Clichés: Going to Town– To do something with much enthusiasm and/or do something successfully. This is a 19th century Americanism. Probably refers to the special treat of a trip to town for...
