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Why Characters Who Love Each Other Won’t Ruin Your Novel
It's possible you were taken aback at the title of this article. Maybe you once...
Waiting for the Words to Come
By Bethany Vela Lost in thought, lost in mind, Trapped in a page of written lines. Can't break...
What Sherlock Holmes Can Teach You about Writing Descriptions
By Daeus LambI've read approximately 60 percent of the Sherlock Holmes collection, and it's hard for me to decide...
Seven Reasons Writing Fanfiction Can Make You a Better Writer
By Sierra RetDisciplines in the writing field that were once considered...
The Writer’s Craft
Not lightly does a man aspire To tune to good his inky lyre To rebirth that old primordial...
Announcing KP’s First Free Writing Course!
Do you aspire to write a novel but have no idea where to start? Do you wish to learn the basic techniques of...
Three Ways You May Be Wasting Your Descriptions
Once upon a time, I thought descriptions were merely a way to give characters faces and emblazon a hazy setting. The...
Character Types: The Love Interest
As everyone knows, every good hero or heroine needs a love interest. Preferably multiple love interests for the sake...
Five Overused Clichés in Christian Fiction (and How to Avoid Them)
By Josiah DeGraafI have a love-hate relationship with Christian fiction.On the one hand, the genre has immense...
Love and Time
By Elri Voigt Gazing over her subjects, Time watches Waiting for the next victim to be subject...
Three Things to Do When You Realize Your Plot Is Cliché
By Jamie DougallA brilliant new plot enters your mind. It charms you with...
How to Keep Yourself Organized While Writing
By LaToya GayAs a writer, it’s possible (and maybe even likely) that you aren’t...
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.