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Safe In Your Arms
A great poem reminding us that the world is a very safe place for a Christian. By Haley Long...
The Finish Line
Do you know what you're aiming for? By Kathryn Comstock‘The End’ is one of...
Passing Moments
A great poem reminding us that pain and loss are only temporary, and that God is in the...
Pursue Clarity in the Meaning of Your Novel
By Kathryn ComstockIt is happening in everything: school work, literature and...
Unspoken: How Detailed Are Your Characters?
By Hannah MillsAs did many others, I made the trek to the movie theatre to see Les Misrables. And, as many others are,...
The Dread Factor: Dos and Don’ts of Writing Villains
By Eric JohnsonWhat makes the best villains work? The simple answer can be summed up in one phrase: lots of...
I, Sherwood (Short Story)
Creative, emotional, and thought provoking, I, Sherwood is an excellent short story with strong writing quality,...
The Future Of Kingdom Pen
The next issue of Kingdom Pen has finally arrived! This issue marks the end of one era, and the beginning of another....
Words of Similarity – Method to the Madness
Let's face it. Your confused about who's rules dictated how those annoying little similar words work and how their...
Interview with Chuck Black, author of the Kingdom Series
Kingdom Pen is privileged to feature an interview with Chuck Black, author of the Kingdom series, originally hosted by...
Of Parallels And Perpendiculars: Part 2
Part 2 of Eyrnn Besse's award winning short story! Click here for part 1! I pull my backpack off...
Of Parallels And Perpendiculars: Part 1
First place finisher in Kingdom Pen’s inaugural short story contest: “I was captivated by this story from the first...
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.