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I, Windkeeper
I, apprentice of storytelling Seeking to hold the wind in a cage Broken by trials unending The...
How to Manipulate Your Antagonist’s Goals to Enhance Suspense
By Gabrielle PollackYour character wants something. But someone else in his...
KP Book Review: Shadows of the Hersweald
The war is over, and the Prince has pardoned everyone who rebelled. But what will happen to those who continue to harm...
My Testimony
By Natalie Griffin That glorious day I felt a stir, One in my heart that I’d never heard. It...
KP Book Review: The Woodcutter
The Woodcutter is the keeper of the peace between the Faerie realms and the magical, human kingdoms. But all is not...
Streetlights
I see the world two different ways. Day-old tea and dried petals, spilled and scattered....
How to Achieve Multiple Levels of Conflict in One Scene
By Kate FlournoyConflict is often viewed as two forces that clash and cause tension, but it's much more complicated...
Should a Christian Ghostwrite?
Who do you suppose wrote this article? If you're a loyal, observant reader of Kingdom Pen (as you should be) your...
Five Reasons You Aren’t Writing Your Dream Novel
Grab a paper and pencil, because this isn't an article you can just read and...
Introducing KP Minicourses!
Have you ever needed to get a solid foundation on core writing principles really fast? If so, you may be interested in...
KP Book Review: The Green Ember by S. D. Smith
In S. D. Smith’s The Green Ember series, rabbits walk on two feet, wear clothes, and carry swords, and each page urges...
Wonders of the Wind
By Grace M. The wind whirls Curls Shakes Quakes It pushes the seas And causes the breeze It flies the kites And stirs...
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.