by kingdompen | Dec 19, 2016 | Articles, Theme
“Do I need to make my story Christian?” is often one of the first questions biblically-minded young writers ask themselves. After growing up on a steady diet of Veggie Tales and Adventures in Odyssey, it may seem natural to follow this fine tradition by writing...
by kingdompen | Dec 16, 2016 | Poetry
By Zelphia Peterson “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice...
by kingdompen | Dec 5, 2016 | Articles, Characters, Style
A week ago, I talked about why the portrayal of a character’s internal thoughts and emotions is inherent to the novel, and how excluding that component can hinder the potential of your story. However, crafting a distinct, compelling POV (point-of-view) isn’t as simple...
by kingdompen | Nov 30, 2016 | Poetry
By Tessa Just Love Unselfish feeling, Great affection for something, Desire to care for, Emotion. Joy Great happiness, Satisfaction for a job well done, Deep contentment, Delight. Peace Absence of stress, A state of harmony and serenity, A tranquil feeling, Silence....
by kingdompen | Nov 28, 2016 | Articles, Characters, Style
By definition, what is a novel? At first glance, the answer may seem simple: it’s a prosaic work of fiction that meets a certain word count and is bound up in book form. But if you look into the issue more deeply, you’ll see it’s trickier to explain what makes a novel...
