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5 Common Writing Mistakes that Annoy Readers
By Emily BergrenHave you ever read a story that just made you groan because it was so cheesy? Or perhaps you’ve...
Four Encouragements for the Christian Writer From Andrew Peterson’s Adorning the Dark
By Allison GraceIs your inner critic so loud that you get nothing done? Are you afraid to start writing? Do you ever...
Why I’m Going to Fail NaNoWriMo This Year
By Josiah DeGraafNot exactly the title you were expecting to see from a NaNoWriMo prep article on Kingdom Pen, now was...
Focused Hues: How Graphic Is Too Graphic?
By Hope AnnHow graphic should one be when writing a battle scene?When forming a beating or torture scene?When...
Purposefully Capturing a Reluctant Reader
By Jessica GreysonInto caring about the details of your worldI’ll be the first person to admit it. I am not the best...
How Skeletons Can Help Your Story
By Hope AnnI view outlines as the dry bones of a book or article.The inner structure of a story, invisible and yet...
How to Use Multiple Tiers to Worldbuild Effectively
I’ve created three fantasy worlds in the past four years. Designing worlds, writing legends, holding the first printed...
5 Times Everyone Wants to Quit Their Novel
By Josiah DeGraafUs writers can be a moody bunch at times. And so, in the process of writing a novel, there are...
Writing Realistic Sword Fights
Sword fights are common elements in literature and drama. Everyone wants to include them because they rouse the...
Fight Scenes 101: Writing The Fight
By Mark KamibayaYou’ve got your fight scene all figured out. You’ve followed the five basic scene planning principles...