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Dear Beloved
Oh beloved, Don’t you know that love comes from God alone? You might feel happiness without...
Why It’s Okay to Have Clichés in Your Fantasy Novel
By Gabrielle Massman“Your story is a bit cliché, don’t you think?”For a long...
Interview with Rachel Starr Thomson on Writing, Editing, and Indie Publishing (Plus Giveaway!)
It gave us great pleasure to approach Rachel on behalf of Kingdom Pen and ask her about her experiences as an author...
What You Let Them Do
I watch their ambling machines, and I hope you dance, I hope you surprise— people will tie...
Four Types of Plot Clichés That May Be Dragging Down Your Story
A few weeks ago, I picked a random book off the library shelf and started reading. The book,...
A Seven-Step Process to Solve Moral Quandaries in Christian Storytelling
When I was younger, I wrote without any intention of showing my stories to anyone outside of...
Jars of Clay
By Zelphia Peterson “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this...
Twenty-Seven Examples of Ways to Bend Clichés
Although some clichés used to be powerful writing tropes, they have become trite with age, bringing as much life to...
Character Types: The Evil Overlord
It was only a matter of time before a video series on character stereotypes would get to the evil overlord character....
This Year’s Generation
By Jason Zimmerman We carry our phones in our pockets while our minds ponder other things. We...
Kingdom Pen is Hiring!
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a superhero? If so, then look no further, because Kingdom Pen is seeking additional...
Three Ways Gender Differences Should Impact Your Story’s Character Arc
By Josiah DeGraafA character arc is the process by which your protagonist grows and changes over the course of a...
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.