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How to Write the Worst Climax Ever
The climax is the last big scene your reader will experience before finishing your novel. Which is why it's imperative...
8 Ways to Write a Perfect Ending
Are you ready to type “The End”?For many writers, endings are intimidating, because they value a good ending and don't...
Vines
By S. F. Dekreel My brain is wrecked, my heart is hollow Dwelling on the idols I’ve been trying to follow I listen to...
How to Create a Seriously Satisfying Ending
"The first page sells this book. The last page sells your next book." This simple yet helpful saying...
Paper Cuts
I keep my endings scattered in ink-stained places, in hardcover houses and paper walls— wherever my hands and heart...
The Price of Heroism
By Valari Westeren Corinna paced back and forth across the marble floor of her bedroom, fiddling with a fold of her...
How to Craft Bittersweet Endings that Don’t Turn Off Readers
Fairy-tale happily-ever-afters are fun. Contrary to popular belief, they can even be deep, meaningful, and effective....
Words
By Anne of Lothlorien Some words are ancient As old as the ages With green, newborn words They’re put down on pages...
The Foundling
By Hannah Robinson When the baker and his wife abandoned their infant son in the forest, they doubtlessly hoped a...
The Hidden Art of Blackout Poetry
Perhaps you’ve seen images online of a page that looks like a ruthless editor scribbled out all the words with a black...
4 Myths about Self-Publishing
By Isabella MorganthalWhen I was eight years old, I decided I would publish a book. After writing a handful of pages...
Simple Ways to Motivate the Sluggish Poet
When I sit down to undertake the strangeness of writing poetry, I like to...
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.