Clichés that Marlowe identified in “Every Last Secret.”
Clichés that Marlowe identified in “Every Last Secret,” available in both Marlowe Basic and Marlowe Pro.

Overview

A cliché refers to a phrase or expression that has become so commonplace through overuse that it no longer wields any impact. Using too many cliches can undermine the quality and originality of a story.

A hackneyed phrase describes a term or expression that has become overused to the point of being trite and lacking originality.

After you upload your manuscript, Marlowe will provide a table of words and phrases in your novel that could be considered clichés or hackneyed phrases.