Cliché. n. "a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought."

We know all of the clichés -- because they are tried and true! :) -- but a creative writer should always strive for fresh and new ideas.

So for this swap series, we will flip a cliché.

First up:

Good things come to those who wait.

Still not sure what's going on? Here's an article that provides an excellent example of flipping a cliché.

You'll have two partners. Send whatever snail mail works for you with your flipped cliché: postcard, notecard, letter, poem, essay, short story, flash fiction, etc.

Snail mail. Group membership. International.