The LegendFiction Creative Writing School
A clear, month-by-month curriculum
3 writing prompts to apply what you’ve learned
1 monthly live “Common Room” coaching session
For fantasy, scifi, and all creative fiction
A cohort of serious, like-minded writers
Get certified in 12 months
Recommended reading list
3 short, focused video lessons (one per week)
Bonus optional one-on-one coaching
As full time authors, novelists, and professional nerds, Dominic (the LegendFiction founder) and Gabi (our inhouse editor) want to help build up the coolest storytellers in the world.
Our Creative Writing School is built to work with your busy life.
Even if you’re juggling laundry, loud kids, and a commute, you can still make real progress without losing your mind (or manuscript).
- In your first month, you’ll develop your characters, write your first scenes, and get live expert feedback.
- By month 3, you’ll have 2–3 finished chapters or short stories.
- By month 6, your story structure will be locked in and halfway done.
Our community members tripled their writing output, are finishing their first complete works, working with traditional publishers, and self-publishing their books!
Why authors are signing up for this school:
I’d like help finishing my manuscript and learning how to be a better faith-inspired author!
Future Student
I want coaching, feedback, networking, but most importantly - hold me accountable so I can be more disciplined and achieve my writing goals
Future Student
I want a homeschool program for my teenaged daughter who wants to be a writer.
Author Parent
I want accountability for writing and positive reinforcement, to help my writer finish a novel.
Author Parent
I want help on my style/writing ability through critique.
Future Student
Perfect for high school teens!
Can you imagine your high school teens excited about a creative writing course that counts as school, teaches them how to communicate better? Plus, it will help them get better jobs in the future?
Homecshoolers: By enrolling your teens in this course, parents can assign a half credit for extra curricular activities and 60+ hours on a high school transcript.
Colleges love to see that.
Month-by-Month Curriculum
Each month includes 3 guided lessons and 1 week off to catch up, revise, and internalize what you’ve learned.
Backstories & Bombshells: Crafting Characters Who Actually Feel Human
- Building meaningful backstory
- Avoiding caricatures and clichés
- Creating authentic, dynamic relationships
Hooked from Page One: Plot Arcs That Refuse to Be Skimmed
- The Hero’s Journey (Gabi’s edition)
- Hooking readers on the first page
- Disrupting ordinary life with powerful inciting incidents
Raise the Stakes, Break Their Hearts: Midpoints That Matter
- Mastering the “not-fun-and-games” middle section
- Crafting a strong first climax
- Raising stakes in the second arc of the Hero’s Journey
All Is Lost—Now What? Writing Climax and Closure
- The “All Is Lost” moment
- Structuring a compelling final climax
- Writing a satisfying and meaningful ending
The Line Between Genius and Cringe: Mastering Prose & Style
- Show vs. Tell: when and how to use each
- Discovering and refining your unique writing voice
- Controlling tone and mood with language
Writing Dialogue That Sparks, Cuts, and Reveals
- Writing natural, believable conversations
- Using subtext to reveal hidden emotions
- Giving each character a distinct voice
Rip, Rewrite, Revive: How to Make Editing Less Painful (and More Powerful)
- Big-picture structure revision techniques
- Self-guided line editing
- How to receive, process, and apply feedback
Meaning Without Preaching: Infusing Soul Into Your Fiction
- Why fiction matters (especially now)
- Building stories with moral imagination,
- Writing boldly—without fear or compromise
Organize Your Process Without Killing Your Creativity
- Navigating the messy reality of the writing process
- Tools for brainstorming and overcoming writer’s block
- Outlining vs. Pantsing: What works for you?
Fake It, Publish It, Believe It? The Emotional Prep for Real Publishing
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and choosing your publishing path
- Growing your audience before you publish
- Building your support team (editors, designers, beta readers)
Built from Your Bones: Writing Characters You Can’t Let Go
- Building characters from slices of yourself
- Befriending, not manufacturing, your characters
- Exploring core desires and fatal flaws
Worlds Worth Saving: Building Settings That Shape the Story
- Crash course in building believable fictional worlds
- Using setting as a character: ally or antagonist
- Creating immersive mood through world and place
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to start at a specific time?
Yes! Each month starts a new topic, so you can begin whenever you're ready and continue for 12 months. You can stop and renew at any time.
What if I fall behind?
That’s okay. The fourth week of every month is “off” for catching up, rest, or revision.
Is this for beginners or experienced writers?
Both. We tailor coaching and feedback to your experience level.
Do I have to be religious?
No, but our environment is rooted in our core values, and open to all who respect and resonate with our focus.
Who is this school not for?
LegendFiction Writing School isn’t for everyone, and that’s on purpose. This probably isn’t for you if:
- You’re a “vibe writer” that lets AI to do most of the work for you
- You’re not ready to commit to regular writing and honest feedback
- You want to deconstruct all the rules instead of learn them
- You want a passive course where you can stay in the background and never show up, and get a certificate anyway.
We’re here to help serious, heart-driven authors create work they’re proud of.
Who this school is for
This school is made for authors who:
- Want real guidance, structure, and a mentor who’ll actually tell you what’s working and what isn’t.
- Have folders full of unfinished drafts, abandoned outlines, and “I’ll come back to this later” ideas. You’re finally ready to finish something real.
- Want to become a better writer, someone who tells stories that matter.
- Are tired of being the only one in your life who gets it—who cares about characters like they’re alive, who obsesses over metaphors, and who wants their stories to matter.
- Want a community that speaks your language.
- You believe writing is a calling, not just a hobby—and you're ready to treat it that way.
Can I just join the school, nothing else?
No, this school is an upgrade for members of the LegendFiction community. To get access, you will need to start a monthly membership, and then add the school to your membership.
meet your teacher
Gabriella Batel
Gabriella Batel is a published YA author, developmental and line editor, and storytelling fireball who blends spine-tingling suspense with soul-level depth. Her debut series Don’t has taken ten years of heart, hustle, and supernatural thrills—and now she’s here to help you do the same.
An adrenaline-craving Catholic writer, actress, and creative mentor, Gabi brings bold energy, deep story instincts, and zero fluff to every lesson. Whether you’re wrestling a chaotic first draft or chasing down your next plot twist, she’ll be right there with you—cheering, challenging, and championing your story all the way to the end.
Pricing options
We’re building and growing this school for the first time, so we want it to be the best it can. That’s why our founding members get everything for just $99/month.
Disclaimer: The contributors to this website hold and express a diversity of views. Each contributor’s views are his or her own, and do not necessarily represent the views of the other contributors or of LegendFiction.
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