October, Monday 14 – Sunday 20, 5pm – 9pm ET (Weekend Convention Included)
The LegendFiction Writing Camp
Return to the Epic , Mythic Wilderness of Fiction, to Rediscover your Soul & Your Vocation as an Author
Tickets now available!
Legend Fiction Writing Camp Events
Writing Sessions
Write together and check in with each other
Author Meetups
Hangout with other authors and chat together
Speed Meetings
Chat for 5 minutes and move on
Character Convos
Chat about your characters and improve them
Story Readalouds
Bring 5 minutes of your story and share it aloud
Reading Retreat
Bring a book, read quietly together, and then chat
Are you excited to write stories full of drama and meaning? Help your creative tales be the best they can with our passionate fiction authors.
Welcome to the Legend Fiction Writing Camp, a 5-day workshop where we don’t just teach writing—we invite you out into the epic wilderness of imagination.
This isn’t your ordinary workshop; it’s a journey through the myth and magic of storytelling, designed for writers hungry for fun and fiction.
Whether you want to go deep into a character’s journey, enrich your worldbuilding, or uncover your faith-fueled inspiration, this camp will helps us see how God is not in competition with his creation – or your creativity!
What You’ll Get
Over five intense days, you’ll dive deep into the structure of storytelling, from idea to a finished short story. We’re talking the mechanics of Story 101; character, problem, plot, climax.
But there’s more. Our expert guides will invite you through the Wardrobe to enter an epic, Narnian landscape of imagination, freeing your intuition, your imagination, and your insight to tell the stories you hunger for.
Who’s This For?
This camp is for writers who want to get serious—those who want to ignore the naysayers. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been writing for years, you’ll thrive in our hands-on approach and collaborative environment.
Every day has two parts: workshops and author meetups. We start with short punchy messages to get you thinking. Then everyone huddles in groups to workshop their thoughts. Then authors can head into writing sessions, author meetups, or special events.
Why This Matters
Expert Guidance: Chat live with professional novelists who will share their insights and techniques to elevate your writing.
Creative Exploration: Discover new friends, themes, ideas, and methods to transform your storytelling.
Community and Collaboration: Engage with fellow writers and newfound friends in a fun setting, and stay in touch afterward.
Your Commitment
This isn’t a passive experience. You’re expected to participate fully, tackling exercises and discussions that challenge and inspire.
By the end of this camp, you won’t just have a story—you’ll have the confidence and skill to continue writing and refining your craft.
Join us at the Legend Fiction Writing Camp, and let’s create something extraordinary together.
We can’t wait to meet you, and the legends you’ll create.
One things for sure. After this camp, you’ll never look at writing fiction in the same way.
Mini Courses with Fiction Authors
Every day, the camp watches a 10-minute message, and then discusses it.
How to Be a Faith-Inspired Author
Dominic de Souza
Cultivate a Writer's Lifestyle
Deacon Nicholas Kotar
Writing 101 for Short Stories
Amelia Leedom
Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius
Eric Clayton
Monday 14th
All times are in Eastern
5pm - Writer Meet & Greets
Informal chats with other authors, hosted by Allison Ramirez
5:30pm - You & your craft: The 3 kinds of writers and writing habits
Dominic de Souza
6pm: The Call to Adventure: Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius 1/5
Eric Clayton
6:30pm - Cultivate the Writer's Lifestyle: More than a Great Idea
Deacon Nicholas Kotar
7pm: Writing Session
Write together for 60 minutes and then check in to share progress
7:30pm: Story Readaloud
Bring 1000 words of your latest story, or what you wrote today at the camp, and share it with the group. Hosted by Mary Rose Kreger
8:30pm: Author Networking
Informal meet and greet on any topic!
Tuesday 15th
5pm - Writer Meet & Greets
Informal chats with other authors
5:30pm The Audience Awakens: Writing with Your Reader in Mind
Dominic de Souza
6pm: The Status Quo: Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius 2/5
Eric Clayton
6:30pm - Cultivate the Writer's Lifestyle: The Twofold Path Part 1
Deacon Nicholas Kotar
7pm - How to Plot & Build Your Story so They Can't Stop Reading
Amelia Leedom
7:25pm - Three Simple Ways to Build Faith into Your Fiction
Mary Rose Kreger
7pm: Writing Session
Write together for 60 minutes and then check in to share progress
8:30pm: Author Networking
Informal meet and greet on any topic!
Wednesday 16th
5pm - Writer Meet & Greets
Informal chats with other authors
5:30pm - Answering the Call: A Mystic Path into the Imagination
Dominic de Souza
6pm: The Upside-Down World: Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius 3/5
Eric Clayton
6:30pm - Cultivate the Writer's Lifestyle: The Twofold Path Part 2
Deacon Nicholas Kotar
7pm - Characters and Worlds
Amelia Leedom
7:25pm - Moody Writing: Using Emotions to Create Realistic Characters, Dramatic Settings, and Unforgettable Scenes
Mary Rose Kreger
7pm: Writing Session
Write together for 60 minutes and then check in to share progress
8:30pm: Author Networking
Informal meet and greet on any topic! Hosted by Allison Ramirez
Thursday 17th
5pm: Writer Meet & Greets
Informal chats with other authors
5:30pm: Mounting the Dragon Saddle: Writing habits
Dominic de Souza
6pm: The Dark Night: Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius 4/5
Eric Clayton
6:30pm: Cultivate the Lifestyle of a Writer: Becoming a Competent Human
Deacon Nicholas Kotar
7pm: Writing Session
Write together for 60 minutes and then check in to share progress
7pm: Marketing Masterclass for Authors, & How to Pitch Your Story
Amelia Leedom
7:30pm: Story Readaloud
Bring 1000 words of your latest story, or what you wrote today at the camp, and share it with the group. Hosted by Allison Ramirez
8pm: Top Tips on Writing a Fiction Series
Join Antony Barone Kolenc and explore the lessons he
learned in writing his three published fiction series. With concrete examples, he relates challenges that face authors in planning a fiction series, and shares tips on such ideas as naming, plotting, and marketing the series.
8:30pm: Author Networking
Informal meet and greet on any topic!
Friday 18th
5pm: Writer Meet & Greets
Informal chats with other authors
5:30pm: The EPIC Writing Formula for Author Marketing Magic
Dominic de Souza
6pm: The Return: Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius 5/5
Eric Clayton
6pm: Jedi, Journeys, & St Ignatius 5/5
Eric Clayton | 10 minute video, 20 minutes roundtable
6:30pm: Cultivate the Lifestyle of a Writer: Personal Growth through Ritual
Deacon Nicholas Kotar
7pm: Head Over to the LegendHaven Convention
Meet up with readers and makers and creators!