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The Ultimate Guide to Punctuation in Dialogue
By Rachel Leitch I love grammar. I’ve loved studying it ever since I was in middle school. Sometimes I hunt...
The Forest of 5 Paths | Short Story Contest
“There’s nothing more frightening – and exciting – than getting lost in a forest. There is a journey towards the...
To Fight Addrog – January 2022 Picture Prompt Short Story Winner
To Fight AddrogBy: Abigail Metzger I’ve been locked up in these dry dungeons for who knows how...
What To Look for When Editing Your novel
By Rachel Leitch Allow yourself the time to celebrate. I mean, you’ve finished drafting a novel! That’s a huge...
How to Edit Your Novel: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
By Annabelle BatieEditing your novel is the most challenging part of getting...
How to Develop Discipline in Your Writing and Overcome Common Setbacks
By Rachel Leitch I wanted to finish a novel. I wanted to have that project in my hands and know I was finished,...
Garden. | A Poem
Garden.By Daisy TorresYou entered our world like a blooming gold flower.Why do petals wither and die?You entered our...
3 Guidelines for Keeping Biblical Fiction Biblically Accurate
By Joy C. Woodbury“I have a Biblical fiction novel idea, but I’m scared to write it. What if I mess up Scripture and...
February 2022 Theme of the Month
February might be known as the month of chocolate, flowers, and cards covered in paper hearts, however the far more...
How to Write a Short Story in a Day
By R.M. Archer If you want to write a full story but you want to do it in a brief time span, short stories are...
The Train – December 2021 Picture Prompt Short Story Winner
Train by Grace King-Matchett The Train The train was old, but still in...
Seven Ways to End Your Short Story
By Rachel Leitch You’ve made it! You’ve set up your world and made your characters real in a very limited word...
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.