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Dead Pens
By D.G. Snapper Oh no! Not again. Why me? This pen! I unscrew the lid And check the ink holder...
Three Ways Exceptional Sci-Fi Authors Develop Themes
My favorite sci-fi stories always seem to be tight. The sci-fi elements, the...
KP Book Review: Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth
Everyone in the galaxy has a gift, similar to a magical talent, which develops during puberty. Few have a fate, an...
Our Hope
By Zelphia Peterson “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has...
When My Lungs Burn
By Melinda Delamarter I see you You’re standing at the edge of this forest Terrified The...
How to Develop Realistic Sci-Fi Technology
By Sierra RetOn the surface, sci-fi is one of the easiest genres to define: stories involving speculative science. But...
KP Book Review: The Lost Girl of Astor Street
By M. R. Shupp If your best friend was kidnapped, to what lengths would you go to bring her home? Piper Sail is an...
Hyperspace
Captain’s Log, Stardate 70797.4 For thirteen hours and twenty-four minutes, we have tailed the...
Three Types of Telling You Must Erase to Create an Intimate POV
By Gabrielle PollackYou’ve just created a new character and are excited to share his point of view with readers. He’s...
The Sheer Awfulness of Christianity
By Daeus LambAs much as I appreciate saying “you” instead of “thou,” I can't...
Seventeen
By Hannah Whatley When I was a child, I spoke as a child; I acted and thought and felt as a...
Five Methods to Flesh Out a Character
By Naomi JacksonIt's happened to every writer. You push through thousands of...
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.