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7 New Reasons to Love Microsoft Word
By Sarah Spradlin In a world where gaining and maintaining writerly motivation is about as hard as putting down a...
KP Critiques – 25
With overwhelming delight we are proud to be presenting you with the 25th installment of KP Critiques!! We enjoy all...
Only A King
By Emma Travis He loved his kingdom. Every earthly ruler who had ever taken up the scepter had looked to the...
The Challenge of Love: Writing Love
Why does love in so many books or movies get relegated to the narrow confines of romance? Yes, romance is...
Agape Poems
First Love Peter Venable We loved him because he first loved us. —1...
Journeying Through Your Novel Part Six: Tests and Trials (II)
Check out our latest video, in which we revisit the same topic again, engage in shameless advertising, and generally...
KP Critiques – 24
We’re back with another critique! Thank you all so much for having the courage to send them in! We know it’s never...
A Day in the Country
By Greta Dornbirer Oh, where are you going, On this sunny day? To the country I’m...
KP Critiques – 23
We are so delighted to be presenting you with our twenty-third installment of KP Critiques!! All of you amazing...
Three Things You Need in Your Climax
The climax. That point which should be the tensest, most enthralling portion of the book. Done well, a...
Keystone of The Matter: How to Execute Your Climax
By Hope AnnEvery element in the construction of a story is important.The...
KP Critiques – 22
With overwhelming delight we are proud to be presenting you with the 22nd installment of KP Critiques!! We enjoy all...
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.