The creative community for the modern Catholic author.
We’re helping Catholic authors grow, connect, and keep writing!
Modern Catholic authors want to write compelling, faith-fired fiction, in many genres. CatholicAuthor is the creative community for us to get better at writing, give and get feedback, build your writing portfolio, and grow your writing network!
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Manifesto
How to be a Catholic Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic!
We built CatholicAuthor for creators like you
Writing is a daily passion. And so is our faith! Authors need to build connections with other writers, share experiences, and encourage each other to keep going.
But after watching the online Catholic space for 10 years, we saw hundreds of creators struggle to find a home that works beautifully, gives them the freedom to be faithful and creative, and helps their journey to publish and sell!
So, we launched CatholicAuthor: a community to help ordinary, faithful Catholic writers come together, share resources and insights, and grow in faith and fiction.
After your word processor… we want to be your 2nd favorite daily tab!
Welcome home. Welcome to the future. Welcome, Catholic Author.
LegendFiction
Discover new authors, explore favorite genres, and bookmark favorites. Together, we’re inspiring a new generation of fun and fiction!
Latest blogs & podcasts
5 Easy Tips for Creating Captivating Characters
Now all you have to do is type up some awesome character conversations that do just that! It will be easy. Except that it isn’t. You are stuck. You are panicking. FEAR NOT!
Characters, flaws, & talking dragons in Christian fantasy with Stefanie Lozinski
Stefanie writes about dragons, epic fantasy, and her Christian faith. She’s working on a series of novels to explore ancient meaning in religion, through creative, imaginative worlds.
How a first-time author self-published myth, magic, and history – with Susan Laspe
Susan’s journey is fun and whimsical as she mix and matches elements for her stories, and finds her own writing path. Getting that first novel done and dusted gave her a boost of confidence to keep going, keep writing, and always keep learning.
Five Easy Tips for Creating Gripping Dialogue
Now all you have to do is type up some awesome character conversations that do just that! It will be easy. Except that it isn’t. You are stuck. You are panicking. FEAR NOT!
Science fiction as a frontier of space, persons, and the numinous
From our favorite sci-fi movies and novels, we’re taking apart the definition of science fiction, to find out where faith-inspired fiction can and should go.
Free-writing a YA novel about the Rosary & mystical experiences, with Stephanie Engelman
Stephanie used to be Methodist and Atheist, before converting to Catholicism. Strangely, free rosaries kept showing up in her life. One day, she decided to free-write a novel, and used NaNoWriMo to get it underway.
People & groups who support us
“Storytelling is at the heart of our university’s mission to impact culture for Christ, and we look forward to supporting and encouraging Catholic authors!”
Joe H., John Paul the Great Catholic University jpcatholic.edu
“CatholicAuthor fills me with great joy. It’s fundamental that Catholics reclaim their centuries old tradition of excellence in the arts, particularly literature. Now, Catholic writers will be able to bring their works to a wider audience, and Catholic readership will meet new, fresh talents. May God bless this initiative!”
Pedro Gabriel, WPI CoFounder wherepeteris.com
“With our friends at CatholicAuthor, we at Chrism Press firmly believe that stories can change the world. We are proud to sponsor this [fairy tale] contest.”
Rhonda Ortiz Editor, Chrism Press chrismpress.com
“What a fantastic venue and community for new authors to share their ideas and feedback, grow their writing portfolio and expand their reading audience! I am so excited to venture into CatholicAuthor from time to time and discover delightful and intriguing new stories and engage with the authors.”
Monica McConkey, armadei.com
“I imagine the Catholic Author community will be an incredible resource for Benedictine College students! What a great match: the support and encouragement of a community of faith-filled authors at Catholic Author awaits the involvement of our faithful, creative, literary-minded Ravens. This is the start of a beautiful relationship!”
Megan Fassero, Associate Director of Admission and Homeschool Outreach Coordinator benedictine.edu
“Finally aspiring Catholic teen writers have a place to demonstrate their beautiful gifts, dreams, and creativity that swells in their hearts. Hearts that are longing for sharing their God-given talents. It is certain that the world will be better for the gift of their stories.”
Paola Ciskanik, CatholicHomeschool.online