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Kingdom Pen Interviews – Philip Yancey
His books had been in our house for years. But it was only a couple of months ago when I really took a closer look at...
The Bildungsroman: What It Is and How to Write One
By Josiah DeGraafThe transition from childhood to adulthood is an important transition that everyone has to make....
KP Book Review: To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the instant classics of our time. It was first written by Harper Lee in 1960, and has...
KP Interviews – Tosca Lee
Last year at a writer's conference I had the pleasure of hearing this creative woman give a few talks on the subject...
8 Common Cliches of Coming-of-Age Stories
By Hope AnnThere is a theme which abounds across a number of genres. One in which young men are torn from their farms...
Loved
By Ingrid Dornbirer Shattered and shameful, These things described me. Fearful and hateful....
KP Book Review: Inkheart
Every avid reader has dreamed of being able to meet his favorite characters in the books that he’s read. Mortimer...
Poetry Contest – Announcing the 1st Place Winner!
Here it is! The announcement you've all been waiting for... This poem...just wow. It touched...
Poetry Contest – Announcing the 2nd Place Winner!
Who's ready to find out who the second place winner is??? Sorry for delaying this and dragging...
Poetry Contest – Announcing 3rd Place!
We are so excited to finally be revealing to all of you the third place winner! MacKenzie and...
How to Do a Character Archetype Well in Four Easy Steps
By Josiah DeGraafCharacter archetypes. Most of us know common examples of...
Introduction to Character Archetypes & Stereotypes
We kick-off our newest series... At least Daniel attempts to kick it off. Josiah may need some convincing that now is...
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.