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What If Silence Had a Voice? | A Poem
What if silence had a voice?Sarah Susanna Rhomberg What if silence had a voice,But was always toldIt was not good...
The Beginner’s Guide to Character Arcs (The Three Character Arcs and How to Implement Them)
The Essential Key to Compelling Character Development
A Tree | A Poem by Lilly Tanis
The 14 Traits of Terrifying Villains
I Am Iron Man: A Positive Character Arc in Action
Five Practical Exercises to Deepen Your Characters
A Message to Writers About Strong Heroines (From a Strong Heroine)
By Grace A. JohnsonI don’t usually do these things, you know. Write articles, I mean. Oh, wait. I’m supposed to...
Four Easy Ways to Choose the Most Impactful Character Arc for Your Story
Kingdom Pen Theme of the Month! July 2021
And... we're back with another KP Theme of the Month! This July, we will be covering.... Character Arcs and...
Seven Powerful Ways to Add Complexity to Your Villain
By Jodi ClarkIf you’ve ever sat in a theatre or read a book and yawned every time the villain appeared on the scene,...
A Recipe for Evil: Six Ingredients for Creating a Sympathetic Villain
By Chelsea HindleEvery reader has that villain they like just a bit too much.From Zuko, and Loki, to Frankenstein’s...
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.