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Introducing… The New Kingdom Pen Website!!!
It's time to party because Kingdom Pen is officially back! As part of this launch, we have some great new content for...
How to Finish Your First Draft – 9 Reasons Why You Haven’t Yet
You want to write a novel.But you still haven’t finished your first...
Kingdom Pen Returns?
Kingdom Pen has been on hiatus for a while now, but we're taking a look at rebooting it!Would you be interested in...
Kingdom Pen Goes On Hiatus
Dear KeePers of Kingdom Pen, - It was nearly eight years ago when I first heard about a fledgeling little...
Orphan’s Song Book Review
By Kate Flournoy Orphan’s Song was given to me as a gift. It was the first time I’d heard of the book or the author,...
The Light Triumphs
The Light Triumphs Esther W. (Ariel Ashira) There was nothing left to say, Time was gone and with it day, Night had...
The Better Books Survey Results – Part 1
Have you ever wanted to know exactly how to write a book that readers will love? What if they told you how to do it?...
A Desperate Plea
By Jessi Rae My life is a broken heart; Seems each day brings a “fresh start.” Then I realize it’s happened all...
Three Steps for Beginning a Poem
Morning is an important time of day for many reasons, not least of which is that it’s where we tend to begin. At the...
Between the Roses
In honor of the lives lost at Columbine High School; April 20, 1999 The world grew darker that day. When I grieve...
The Dragonraiders
Sam Kowal Tem stomped over a rocky outcropping and surveyed the camp in the crater below him. Half a dozen tents...
Autistic
S.F. Dekreel Being autistic meansThat my mind is constantly spinning,Constantly clicking,Constantly asking...
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.