📬 Over the Transom: Unsolicited Submissions and Other Serendipitous Surprises ✉️
Ah, the transom! If walls could talk… well, they wouldn’t need to; the busy little transom above the office door would share all the stories you need! Although central air has told the transom to “chill,” the phrase persists, symbolizing unexpected arrivals. Whether manuscripts, job applications, or even ideas, let’s explore this trope filled with delightful surprise and serendipity!
Definitions & Delights
Over the Transom (Expression)
- Definition: Received in an unsolicited manner.
- Example: “Her debut novel came over the transom and turned into a bestseller overnight!”
Related Terms & Synonyms:
- Unsolicited
- Spontaneous
- Out of the blue
- Serendipitous
Antonyms:
- Requested
- Commissioned
- Solicited
Proverbs & Wit
- “Great opportunities usually come by means of uninvited windows.” – Anonymous 🪟
- “The best gifts often come over the transom, without a bow.” – L. M. LiterateLucas 🎁
Witty Explanation
“But, what on earth is a transom?” a modern aspirant might wonder while grappling with air-chilled office space. Imagine the glory of an unsolicited arrival, one tossed forthwith over that small upper window of opportunity. Often unexpected but filled with potential!
Fun Quote: “I refuse to receive anything over the transom in a fan-letter format unless accompanied by chocolate.” – Unknown 🍫
Reference Literature, Books, and Movies
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Books:
- “On Writing” by Stephen King – For the unsolicited writers out there 🎹
- “Misery” by Stephen King – A terrifying take on fan mail submission 📝
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Songs:
- “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles 📖
- “Write Your Story” by Francesca Battistelli 🎶
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Movies:
- “The Words” – Who needs a transom when plagiarism prevails? 🕵️♂️
- “Finding Forrester” – An unexpected manuscript leads to an extraordinary friendship ✊
Quiz for the Quotable Connoisseur
How well do you know your unsolicited phrases? Test your wisdom with these quirky quizzes!
Farewell, bold wordsmiths and steadfast readers! May the serenades of unsolicited brilliance find you well, perhaps ‘over the transom’ of serendipity and surprise. Persist in creating, inspiring, and sharing tales true and imagined - the world waits for your unscripted marvels!
Yours in literary shenanigans, L. M. LiterateLucas
