After writing her first book - Snaps, Scraps & Snippets of the Past and Present - this author is still convinced that “everyone has a story to tell.” Old Adages to Write By furthers that idea along. From research to actual writing, the author adapts old time-worn adages and cliches to make writing (and remembering) fun for beginning writers of any genre. Along the way, she stresses the fact that observation is the key to writing anything; explains why journaling is important and how it can lead to believable characters and background for fiction and nonfiction alike; offers ideas on how and where to boost inspiration and find topics to write about; warns against procrastination and encourages keeping priorities straight; and offers suggestions on where and from whom to look for encouragement as well as being aware of who might or might not “steal” your work. Along with tips on copyright, she suggests finding a good editor before submitting a manuscript; advises on the concept of "show, don't tell," and encourages good record keeping for those who submit their work to various publishers. And always, she warns against not following publishers' guidelines.