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How to Write a Meaningful Death for Your Hero
By Joy C. Woodbury “Why would I ever want to kill my hero?” you may be asking as you click this article. Rarely in...
Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Realistic Hero
By Rei Lovik Once I saw a hero cry. And laugh. And crack a joke. Once I heard them say they were...
8 of the Best Protagonists of All Time (and What We Can Learn From Them)
By Rachel Leitch Think of your favorite protagonist.Chances are it might be an iconic name like Anne Shirley,...
Love in Action: Why we will always need Heroes
By Bethany FehrThese days, the classic hero seems to be an endangered species. Or an obsolete relic, depending on who...
Why I Stole Your Bicycle -September Short Story Picture Prompt Winner
Why I Stole Your BicycleBy Rachel Leitch Paris 1943Sorry I stole your bicycle.To be fair, it hadn’t moved for two...
7 Things You Need to Know About Your Protagonist Before Writing Your Novel
By Rachel Leitch Character questionnaires get a bad rap.Many authors suggest ditching them completely in favor of...
November 2021 Theme of the Month + Dragon Slayer Contest Update
The “Line” in Christian Fantasy: Is writing fantasy a sin?
By Daisy TorresAh, Fantasy.If you're a writer, you have likely either written or read at least one book under the...
Words On Fire Book Review
Book by Jennifer A. Nielsen Review by Daisy Torres Title: Words on Fire Written by: Jennifer A....
10 Rare Book Genres You Have Never Heard of
By Daisy TorresAs the title proclaims, what I am about to show you will greatly...
Just to have You near | A Poem
By Daisy TorresWell the ocean is lonesome,When it doesn't have a voiceAnd maybe I'm the only one who's noticed,Perhaps...
The Beginner’s Guide to Subplots: How To Write Them + 5 Subplots to Add To Your Novel
By Chelsea Hindle"What's a subplot?" you may have asked as you clicked on this article. Well, chances are, if you've...
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.