by kingdompen | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles, Plot, Theme
I have a love-hate relationship with Christian fiction. On the one hand, the genre has immense potential, because it transcends what it means to live as a human being to explore what it means to live as a Christian. When these stories are done well, like Dave...by kingdompen | Mar 27, 2017 | Articles, Plot
By Jamie Dougall A brilliant new plot enters your mind. It charms you with sweeping intrigue, fascinating characters, and a premise that cannot be ignored. You immediately start writing, but eventually you realize the story is cliché. All your creative juices die, and...by kingdompen | Mar 20, 2017 | Articles, Plot, World Building
By Gabrielle Massman “Your story is a bit cliché, don’t you think?” For a long time, I dreaded I would hear those words. They seemed like the ultimate insult, meaning that anyone could have written my story. I was obsessed with avoiding clichés. I Googled “fantasy...by kingdompen | Mar 13, 2017 | Articles, Plot
A few weeks ago, I picked a random book off the library shelf and started reading. The book, Flashfall, grabbed my interest immediately. The characters were relatable and the story world was fantastic. Even better, the plot seemed fresh: miners struggling to excavate...