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Short Stories vs. Novels: Strengths and Weaknesses
By R.M. Archer Short stories and novels are two different beasts. In...
Dream Small: How to Plot Your Short Story
By Rachel Leitch Short stories can be intimidating despite their size.They seem so easy. They love to fool me...
35 Story Prompts to Stir Your Imagination
Are Short Stories Worthwhile for Novelists?
By R.M. Archer You’re a novelist. You thrive on long storylines and large casts… or maybe your word counts just...
Is Creative Writing a Legitimate Way to Serve God?
By: Abigail MetzgerIf you are reading this, let me assume that you are a writer. Great! So am I. And as writers we...
January 2022 Theme of the Month
It's December, which means the Holidays are just around the corner, and that we are heading into the penultimate month...
How to Take Feedback as Encouragement, Not Discouragement
By R.M. Archer Your heart races as you spot the email. You open it, your hand shaking over your mouse. Your...
Forget To Meet Again – November Picture Prompt Short Story Winner
How To Stay Motivated and Focused on One Story
By Joy C. WoodburyStaying focused on one story.This is a topic near and dear to my heart.As a writer who has been...
What if No One Likes My Book?
By R.M. ArcherWe all have a voice of doubt in the back of our minds that whispers lies like “No one will like your...
How to Prioritize Your Writing
By Rachel Leitch Raise your hand if you’ve ever said these words. “I don’t have time to write.” (For the...
How to use History to Strengthen Your Novel
By Daisy Torres *A sparkling whirlwind of words appears before...
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.