by kingdompen | Dec 1, 2017 | Articles, Platform & Career, Publishing
By Isabella MorganthalWhen I was eight years old, I decided I would publish a book. After writing a handful of pages about a little girl and her best friend, I believed I’d composed the next New York Times bestseller. Thankfully, no one outside of my family read the...
by kingdompen | Nov 22, 2017 | Poetry
By Ingrid Dornbirer Where is darkness when I need it most? I must drown out the voice That now means nothing, For hope is dead and faith is scarce. Hide, hide; the light is blinding. Where it shines I cover my face With my weary hands, Stained and scarred. My heart is...
by kingdompen | Nov 13, 2017 | Articles, Encouragement
By Moriah Simonowich I was smitten with the dream of authorship as a young girl. One afternoon, I wrote a book of my own with every fiber of my determined, nine-year-old self. In reality, it was only a notepad filled with a few thoughts I jotted down about a main...
by kingdompen | Nov 10, 2017 | Articles, Poetry Tips
Welcome to the second installment of my article on poetry. (If you haven’t read the first set of tips, access it here.) Let’s continue! 1. Repeat Lines Sparingly If you read “Excelsior” like I recommended, then you’ve seen how repetition can enhance...
by kingdompen | Oct 20, 2017 | Articles, World Building
By Naomi JacksonWorld building is one of my favorite activities. I look forward to a session with my notebook like some people look forward to watching Netflix.This enjoyment of creating a fantasy world heightens my awareness of weaknesses. Even with extensive effort,...
