by B.L. Unkel | Feb 12, 2022 | Writing
Auto-Correct is a feature found in most word processing and messaging platforms. A feature with which most people have a love-hate relationship. (For those of you who don’t own a smartphone or who only play games on your computer, auto-correct replaces the word you...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 8, 2022 | Writing
Yes, Christmas of 2021 is in the books, and Christmas of 2022 is still almost a full year away, but indulge me, please, while I share a few more interesting Christmas Did You Knows. The Little Ice Age Depending on who you ask, the period known as the “Little...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 1, 2022 | Holidays
As hard as it is to believe, it’s January 1st once again! Time to set new resolutions and goals. Remember, they are two different things. I like to think of them like this: Resolutions are the “big-picture” plans, while goals are the small, measurable steps you take...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 27, 2021 | Writing
Creating fictional stories often requires lots of research. Most writers love to research. Researching is fun. Writing is hard work. Research allows you to meet remarkable people, go to fascinating places, and have exciting experiences. One of my favorite research...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 20, 2021 | Writing
Almost every type of genre (mystery, romance, horror, etc.) has words or phrases that are particular to that specific genre. Authors of police procedurals use police jargon. Science Fiction novels are often set in a world created in the author’s imagination with...
