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A Farewell from Our Community Happiness Director
KeePers, For those of you who don't know me, my name is Sarah Spradlin. I've worn a couple hats these past four years...
Five Common World-Building Mistakes and How to Correct Them
By Naomi JacksonWorld building is one of my favorite activities. I look forward to a session with my notebook like...
To All the Lost Boys
You might think that the villain I’m going to describe to you is something I have known, seen, and felt personally....
Three Reasons to Make Your Villain Sympathetic (and Two Dangers to Avoid)
A villain rounds out your story’s conflict by opposing the hero’s every move. But, like heroes, villains are busy...
The Seventieth Sketch
By D. G. Snapper Relatives slowly drifted out of the funeral reception into their own sunny lives. When the last...
Farewell, Adieu
By Madelynn Pitcher I walk through the halls of my life's memories, wondering if I have done everything I could to...
Four Lessons Loki Can Teach You About Writing Villains
By Sierra RetNovember heralds the approach of Thanksgiving, holiday-flavored Starbucks beverages, and (for loyal...
KP Book Review: The Blood Race
By Hannah WhatleyI stared at him through the shafts of early morning sun, searching for something behind the blue in...
Interview on Productivity and Small Press Publishing with Author John Horn
A special Thursday post from Kingdom Pen?That's right—we've lined up this...
If My Words Were Currency
If all my words were currency, were magic and were spells, I’d write the world into a place...
Using Repetition and Alliteration to Orchestrate a Brilliant Ballad
When we think about the fantasy genre, our minds’ search engines typically...
How to Write the Worst Fantasy Novel Ever
We're going to be honest. This video may not be able to tell you how to write the worst fantasy novel ever. Because...
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.