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3 Effective Ways to Improve Your Fight Scene
By Grace A. Johnson Admit it, fight scenes are difficult. Even the veteran writers who have watched their favorite...
How to Describe Emotions: 3 Tricks Writers Can Learn From Movies
By Allison Grace All the words in your brain, the feelings in your gut, just won’t come out on paper. When you try to...
Heavens Embrace | A Poem
Heavens EmbraceBy Joy CarolineLet the heavens embrace,Him, and only Him,Him whose name is Everlasting Grace;Him whose...
The DOs and DON’Ts of Writing Immersive Description
By Chelsea Hindle We’ve all been there—engrossed in a beautiful book, with fantastic characters we’re rooting for, a...
2020 Picture Prompt Short Story Winners
Hello KeePers! Today I wanted to share all the 2020 Newsletter Picture Prompt Short Story Winners! If you're...
How to Use Tone and Atmosphere to Craft an Unforgettable Story
By Jodi Clark Have you ever heard a story from a friend and thought, “Wow, they have a really different point of view...
Show, Don’t Tell: How to Use This Rule Effectively
By Jodi Clark If you’ve been a writer for any length of time, you’ve probably come across this phrase: “Show, don’t...
May 2021 Kingdom Pen Theme of the Month
4 Tips for Creating a Memorable Mentor and Hero Bond
You Were My Brother: Writing Friends to Enemies Relationships
By Chelsea Hindle There’s something heart-wrenching about the friends to enemies trope. Over the course of a movie or...
How to Pull Off These 4 Popular Romance Tropes
By Grace A. Johnson You’ve used tropes in every story you’ve ever dreamed up. That may seem like an exaggeration, but...
4 Non-Romantic Relationships You Need In Your Story
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.