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Frozen Candles
I always thought that fire and ice could never so much as exchange a nod without one destroying the other. Polar...
Why Twilight Sells (and Your Book Doesn’t)
Twilight is one of only two books I’ve been tempted to throw across the room.Because my copy was from the library, I...
What Lies Ahead
Heaven was closer when I was youngerI saw it in the hue of the soft evening skyHeard in a hymn the glory of...
3 Reasons Writers Should Read Terrible Books
By Josiah DeGraafIf you were to ask published authors their advice for aspiring writers, at least one author would...
The Girl in the Wildflowers
A dirty yellow dress Grass-stained stockings Messy, curly hair Sat among the wildflowers With a broken heart in bloom....
3 Writing Habits that Hurt Your Health
Your writing career can literally kill you. No, I'm not talking about starving to death or freezing in the winter, as...
The One Person Who Can Keep You Motivated as a Writer (Hint: It’s Not Yourself)
Writing, historically speaking, is a lonely game. Novel writing is a lonely, demotivating game. A game of survival....
The Human Mind
By Olivia Morgan White The human mind is truly the scariest thing of all. It twists and warps and spirals and spins......
3 Qualities to Look for in a Writing Craft Book
Reading craft books is a quick and easy way to learn new tips and tricks to sharpen your skills. Most craft books are...
Why Do Young Writers Love the KP Forum?
Last summer, we collected some thoughts from forum users on how the KP forum has helped them grow as writers. Today...
Broken Words
I have a voice— I can hear it in between heartbeats and the clicking of my keyboard, whispering, while the seconds...
Engage Readers by Giving Your Characters Unfulfilled Motivations
By Lindsi McIntyre Without motivations, protagonists will be awkward observers to the happenings around them. They...
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.