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Interview on Dystopian and YA Literature with Author Nadine Brandes (+Giveaway!)
Back in April of this year, I was privileged to attend a Christian writers’ conference where Nadine Brandes led a...
The Sound of Redemption
The idea of sound has always been one of my favorites. To watch fireworks as they hit the top...
Why Most Modern Christian Allegories Fail (and How to Prevent This)
As of this Saturday, I’ve been reviewing submissions at Kingdom Pen for four...
We Have the KaPeeFer T-Shirt!
You asked. We listened (or Daniel listened at any rate). And now it's here. That's right. We've got the KaPeeFer...
A Sprig of Green
By Jane Maree I scrub some of the dirt from between my fingers, trying to ignore the furious beating of my heart as I...
Perfectionist’s Prayer
Lord, give me the courage to accept that I am human. Give me the confidence to plod in the...
My Doubts, My Story, My Song
By Joy Mastron My Doubts I keep thinking to myself, Your grace is too much. Will there ever be...
To Whom the Future Belongs
Serena could change the future. Most days it wasn’t all that interesting. She’d see a potential future in her dreams...
How to Write the Worst Allegory Ever
Oh yes. We're going there. You thought we were supposed to give actual writing advice on this channel. But instead we...
How Symbolism Benefits Character Arcs
By Gabrielle PollackCharacter arcs are bothersome.Let me clarify: creating...
What Is Kingdom Pen?
What is Kingdom Pen? Whenever someone asks me what Kingdom Pen is, I have a hard time describing it succinctly. We may...
God’s Calling for Me
By Michaela Bush There is a voice that stays deep inside, It’s something enormous I can’t seem...
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.