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October 2021 Theme of the Month
Greetings KeePers!We are announcing October's Theme of the Month early so that you get the chance to show off your...
Four Aspects of a Riveting Plot and How to Apply Them
How to Add Conflict to Your Plot: Three Easy Ways to Get Started
Announcing Dragon Slayer Article Contest!
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm so excited to announce... The Dragon Slayer Article Contest!Share your knowledge and...
Why You Should Never, Ever Outline Your Novel
By Allison GraceAre your characters out of control? Is your draft a dumpster fire? Have you given up hope of ever...
From Plot Bunny to Bestseller: How to Write Your First Novel in Six Easy Steps
Fare Thee Well | A Poem
4 Powerful Ways to Raise the Stakes in Your Story
By Jodi ClarkYou’ve probably heard the term “stakes” floating around in the writing community. Whether you’ve only...
So You Think That You Can Pants: 3 Steps to Writing a Novel Without an Outline
8 Clichés to Save Your Heroine From
By Rachel LeitchOne girl does not fit all.Ever buy something one size fits all, only to find it didn’t fit your head...
3 Brainstorming Exercises for Coming Up with Creative Plot Ideas
August 2021 Theme of the Month!
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.