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Writer’s Block
Leon Fleming I see an author sitting still a page and pen nearby, And all the pages waiting...
London Bridges
Writing Flawed Characters: What We Can Learn From the Failures of Captain Marvel
Matthew Roland It is a truth widely acknowledged that a character’s flaws are much more interesting than any abilities...
Kingdom Pen June 2020 Survey
Hello KeePers of Pen! It's been almost a month since Kingdom Pen's return. And now we want to hear from...
How to Write When Your Writing is Too Awful to Continue
For each chapter you write, your hope of creating a great story is slashed in half. For each page you write,...
Through Years
3 Steps to Choosing Your Next Writing Project
Millions of ideas are floating in your brain and scattered on paper. Half-finished projects galore are on your...
I’m the Girl Who Loves Villains
By K.E. StantonI'm the girl who loves Sméagol Who believes he could've been...
How to Write Everyday – 12 Accountability Strategies to Keep You on Track
You want to be a writer.You want to write a novel.You want to own a stack of books with your name on the inside...
Welcome Back To Kingdom Pen!
Well, we’re back.After two long years of hiatus, we have returned. What can...
How To Defeat Writer’s Block: 21 Expert Writers Share Their Secret
We've all been there, staring at a blank laptop screen, wondering why it's so impossible to write one sentence when...
KP Update: New Commenting Feature
Hey! I just wanted to let you know that we've added a fun new commenting feature to Kingdom Pen blog posts. Watch the...
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.