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Alone | A Short Story
By Sara Bergstedt Six o’clock came too soon. She wakes up to the sound of her...
Bread and Water | A Short Story
Wings Like Eagles – A Short Story
By Noah BallardMining The Emeralds of Joy. The story. ...
Over the Wall – A Short Story
By Shira J. RodriguezAuthor’s Note: I owe this story to my lovely friend E.K. Meyer (ofwitandwrittenwords.com). Some...
The Death of Good Prose, and the Need for Resurrection
By Sarah Elizabeth SaxI’ll admit it. I can be a literary snob. My siblings especially hate this—I’ll look over the...
The Sun Maiden and Moon Child – A Short Story
By A.B. Swinborne I was a daughter of the sun, ageless and ethereal. My very...
When The Dawn Light Breaks – A Short Story
By Hannah HershbergerA boy sits alone on the beach in the predawn stillness, running his hand through the sand. It's...
A MILLION WORDS – 2023 April Picture Prompt Short Story Contest Winner
A MILLION WORDSby ANN STANLEY “I'm so sorry for your loss.” “Do you have...
Let My Life – A Poem
By Joy Calle MartinezLet my life, O Lord, be as fragrant incense ever rising before You;let it be as a burnt...
Under the Willow Tree – A Short Story
By Karynn HecklerSpring “I’ll get there first!” Lillian’s laughter fluttered like butterfly wings....
How To Sneak Past Those Watchful Dragons: What C. S. Lewis Knew That We Should Know
By E. G. Runyan I thought I saw how stories of this kind could sneak past a certain inhibition which had paralyzed...
Frequently Asked Questions & Popular Topics
What is the difference between Kingdom Pen and Story Embers?
This is a question that we get a lot. We put all the details in an article to help clear up any confusion.
Be sure to check out: What's the Difference Between Kingdom Pen & Story Embers
I want to be published on Kingdom Pen! What should I submit?
Awesome! You have a lot of options!
1. Poems
2. Short Stories
3. Book Reviews
4. Writing Excerpt for a KP Critique Want to get feedback on your writing? Send in a excerpt of your writing for critique!
5. Articles If you don't know what your article should be about, feel free to write a topic related to the theme of the month!
How can I write Christian stories without being preachy?
Most Christian fiction comes off as being extremely preachy.
How can you be the exception you ask? I recommend reading our post about How to Write Christian Stories Without Annoying Your Readers
How do I overcome writer's block?
Ah yes. The dreaded writer's block.
Check out this post where you can learn the four ways to overcome writer's block and keep making progress.
I'm in the middle of my novel and I'm stuck. How do I keep going?
Whatever you do, don't give up! At this point in your novel, it can feel like it is starting to slow and it's really hard to press on. You might need to take a step back, take your story in a new direction, and maybe get an outside opinion from a friend.
I also recommend you try out a technique outlined in an article called Ninjas in Hindsight.
It's a great way to get through the slump and add some fresh ideas to your story.
