Are you an aspiring author?

Do you want to write historical Christian romance?

Would you like to learn from the experts?

Ever wonder how. . .

Other authors turn their passion for writing into a full-time career that supports their family with regular income… while you’re still working a day job and trying to squeeze writing into your free time?


Does the idea of writing, publishing, and marketing your novel overwhelm you to the point of feeling paralyzed?

Just the thought of managing your own taxes makes you want to hide in a closet and take a nap. How in the world will you ever figure out how to make a living from writing, publishing, and selling your novel all by yourself?

Inside this group coaching community for historical Christian romance writers, you’ll learn step-by-step how to write, publish, and market your novel… without losing your mind.

 

Why? So, you can turn your writing hobby into a full-time career that supports your family, serves your readers, and honors God, all for a fraction of what it costs to work with me one-on-one.

Making a living as an author doesn’t have to be overwhelming and complicated.

And it doesn’t have to remain a dream!

Lots of historical Christian romance authors earn a consistent monthly income from their novels, easily juggling all the moving pieces of writing, publishing, and marketing their book.

The only difference between them and you?

They know stuff you haven’t learned yet.

Historical Christian Romance Writers is going to fix that for you!

Testimonial

Louise B.

“Thank you for the chance to have my kissing scene critiqued!  Julie's words felt so good to my writing spirit.  I had set this trilogy aside several years ago because I couldn't find the right way to show the final hero's redemption.  Because of Julie's encouragement, I'm ready to go back to that manuscript and tackle what the theme is showing.”

  • You’ve spent a lot of time trying to learn the rules of creative writing, the publishing lingo, and that scary thing they call “marketing.”

  • Probably joined a writer’s group, took some courses, attended a conference, and listened to some podcasts.

  • Maybe you’ve even spent a large chunk of your hard-earned money for a writing program that promised you’d be a successful published author by the end. . .but left you unpublished and sick to your stomach at the money you’ve yet to recuperate with book sales.

I know you work tirelessly on your manuscript to make it the best it can be, then pump out social media posts and newsletters, and struggle to maintain a pretty website. . .

Yet an agent hasn’t picked you up yet, your social media following still isn’t turning a publisher’s head, and your newsletter subscribers are next to none.

And then you see another post about a new author getting signed with your dream agent, or securing a three-book contract with your dream publishing company, or winning an award for their indie novel, and you want to cry your eyes out while demolishing an entire tub of ice-cream.

Seriously.

Do you ever wonder, what’s the point of trying anymore? Your writing may never measure up and marketing just scares the socks off you.

Would anyone even care if you stopped writing, stopped posting on social media, stopped sending your newsletters?

Yes.

Yes, people would care.

 I would.

Your readers would.

God would.

And an entire group of readers who need to hear your message of hope. . .would care!

Because these are the lives God is calling you to transform with your novels. Don’t quit.

You CAN publish life changing, legacy novels. . . and make a living from your dream.

Introducing

A group coaching membership that feels like personal coaching, where you’ll learn how to:

Write: I’ll help you learn the many rules to creative writing, so you can craft novels that will make it to the bookstore shelf and transform your readers’ lives.

Publish: Whether you choose to publish traditionally, independently, or through a hybrid process, I’ll teach you the ins and outs of the publishing world so you can finally see each of your novels in print!

Market: Turning your writing into a career that produces an income for you and your family requires a strong marketing plan. I'll teach you how to develop a strong platform that won’t involve drowning in advertising fees.

If you’re struggling to take your writing from hobby to career. . .

You’re not alone.

Because the truth is.

It takes more than writing skills to generate enough income to support your family as an author.

There is no fairy-wand to wave and *poof* you become a best-selling, award-winning author with a bank account overflowing from book sales.

Many writing groups and courses claim to have the key to becoming a best-selling author, yet when you can’t get their method to work, you begin to think there’s something wrong. . .with you!

Let’s set the record straight.

There is nothing wrong with you.

You are not a one-size-fits-all kind of writer.

You have a unique voice and writing method.

Which means. . .your solution will be unique to you and your readers. Your passions. Your story God is calling you to write.

You just haven’t stumbled onto your right-fit solution yet.

Until now.

Historical Christian Romance Writers is going to help you write, publish, and market your novels successfully.

Inside Historical Christian Romance Writers we’ll work together to develop your writing craft, walk through the publishing process, and utilize partner relationships  to promote your books.

Hey there, author!

I’m Melissa LaShure, the founder of LiteraryScape, which is the company behind HCRW.

I’m an educator, author, and podcaster. My specialty is teaching others how to write, publish, and market their novels. Because let’s face it—the writing and publishing world can be overwhelming when you don’t know what you don’t know.

HCRW is where you’ll learn everything you need to know to write, publish, and market your novels with success! This training is a customized process as you create your one-of-a-kind stories that bless your readers.

I’ll teach you the ins and outs of developing a solid plot with engaging characters and intriguing, witty dialogue that your readers will love. Then I’ll follow up the writing process with teaching you how to choose the perfect publishing path for you. Finally, I’ll help you develop a marketing plan that targets your readers, without drowning in advertising fees.

Let’s take a look inside Historical Christian Romance Writers

Faith-based group coaching that feels like personal coaching. . .

with fellow historical Christian romance authors who get you.

Live Training Workshops

We’ll dive into a particular aspect of writing, publishing, and marketing historical Christian romance novels. These special training workshops will involve:

  • Guest expert sessions with established, award-winning authors in the historical Christian romance genre.

  • Guest expert sessions with agents and marketing experts.

  • The opportunity to interact and ask questions of these experts.

  • Replays for anyone who cannot attend live, because let’s face it, schedules are busy, and I don’t want that to keep you from getting the knowledge you need to make your writing dreams a reality.

Community Support

The best part of HCRW is the incredible chance to meet and network with other historical Christian romance authors.

  • Our private Facebook group allows members to connect beyond the trainings.

  • Give and receive encouragement and feedback daily.

  • Find inspiration for not only achieving your writing dreams, but to bring the hope of Jesus to your readers through your novels.

Teaching Resources

Inside the HCRW Resource Library you will find step-by-step videos and planning pages that will show you how to:

  • Develop your platform, so you can build an audience while you write your novel.

  • Determine who your reader is, so that you not only write for them, but also target them in your marketing plan.

  • Develop writing craft skills that will tighten up your plot, create deep meaningful characters, and harness the power of words to inspire your readers and keep them wanting more.

  • Create a marketing plan that spurs agents and publishers to take action and/or puts your indie novel in front of new readers without drowning in advertising fees.

Live Q&A Calls

Once a month you can receive feedback on your writing. These calls include:

  • Feedback from your coach  and fellow HCRW members on your cover, title, back cover copy, and everything else in between.

  • Answers to any specific questions you have pertaining to your unique novel.

  • Plus, on occasion a guest author will join our live calls and provide advice and feedback on your writing!

Here’s the deal

You could go another day trying to figure it out on your own. . .

Or you could click that little purple button down there and join a group of faith-based authors of historical Christian romance who can relate to your heart for spreading God’s hope to the world, led by a coach who’s been there, done that, still doing it every day, and knows how to help you achieve your author dreams.

 

Let’s go with the second option, right?

So, what does Historical Christian Romance Writers cost?

HCRW members launch their author dreams for just $3, $12, or $37 a month.

I know what you're thinking, because I've thought the same thing about other programs at this price. Am I really going to get any personalized attention or feedback for less than 40 bucks a month? Especially when you consider other coaches are charging hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month or more. I've enrolled in some of those programs. They're totally worth it.

But I also understand how it feels to be at a place in your career where you need the help but you can't afford the high-ticket programs yet. You want somebody to hold your hand and give you advice on what to do next... but that kind of personal attention is almost impossible to get for the cost of a family dinner at Culver’s.

Until now.

Here's the deal. I am building a $18,000 program instead. One with all the bells and whistles to help aspiring authors scale a mountain.

But I realize… many of you don’t need to scale an entire mountain. 

Maybe you just need to scale a bump. Move past an obstacle. Take the next step, and the next, and the next… in easily digestible, bite-size servings of information that you and I can explore together on a monthly basis without the expectations of mastering a time-intensive program. 

One where we can meet face-to-face on group Zoom calls and know each other's voices like old friends.

Your writing matters. And I want to help you share the stories God has given you, with the world.

So, while only a few people are prepared to drop big bucks on a huge investment of time and money, I know HUNDREDS of you can gladly afford a $3, $12, or $37/month group of high-value training and support that WILL move the needle on your author journey… at a pace you can manage in your crazy busy life.

And you know what? I’m in this to help the hundreds. Thousands, even, if God allows.

But I’m going to do it in a way that feels like you’re one-to-one.

Will you join me?

Get instant access to:

  • Pre-Recorded Training Videos (Valued at $600)

  • Live Workshops (Valued at $67)

  • Monthly Live Q&A’s (Valued at $100)

  • Guest Expert Trainings (Valued at $200)

  • Plotting & Planning Pages (Valued at $97)

Total Value=$967 per month worth of coaching + $97 worth of resources

 

Enroll now at $3, $12, or $37 a month.

Drafting

Membership

$3/Month

  • Access to the private Facebook page of historical Christian romance writers

  • Monthly live Q&A sessions

Revising

Membership

$12/Month

  • Access to the private Facebook page of historical Christian romance writers

  • Monthly live Q&A sessions

  • Access to the HCRW Resource Library

Editing

Membership

$37/Month

  • Access to the private Facebook page of historical Christian romance writers

  • Monthly live Q&A sessions

  • Access to the HCRW Resource Library

  • Participate in critique meetings twice a month

  • Free access to expert trainings

  • Free access to all HCRW summits and conferences

Join a community of historical Christian romance authors whose writing journeys are already being transformed by Historical Christian Romance Writers!

You have nothing to lose.

When you join Historical Christian Romance Writers, you will learn how to write, publish, and sell your novels to make your author dreams a reality.

However, if you're not thrilled with the coaching, the lessons, or the community you find inside the group, no problem. You can cancel anytime. Historical Christian Romance Writers is a month-to-month investment, and if you decide to exit, we will cancel your subscription upon the very next monthly charge date.

Once you click the button, you'll be brought to a checkout page where you'll fill in your details for enrollment.

Once your payment is processed, you'll immediately be granted access to everything inside your membership.

 FAQs

  • Everyone is welcome here, however HCRW focuses on the needs of aspiring authors at this time. Although, as the skills and experience of our members grows, so will the training and support we offer.

  • No, authors from any genre are welcome to join. Please keep in mind that we tailor our trainings to the historical Christian romance genre.*If you are a historical romance author, you are welcome to join however, we ask that you not submit rated R scenes for critique.

  • Four places: Our website, Google Meet, Crowdcast, and Facebook.
    (1) We host our recorded training modules and printable resources on our website.
    (2) We meet monthly for our live Q&A’s on a Google Meet.
    (3) For our monthly expert trainings, we meet on Crowdcast.
    (4) Our private members-only Facebook community is where we meet for daily encouragement and feedback.
    *Please note that I also utilize email to send out my weekly newsletter. You’ll also receive additional emails from time to time with important information.

  • No. We teach you how to use all tools necessary to access trainings and live events.

  • We use Squarespace for our website.
    We house our training modules on ThriveCart’s ULearn platform. We also use ThriveCart for our checkout process.
    We use Convertkit for our emails.
    Finally, we use Google Meet and Crowdcast for our live Q&A’s and critiques, and trainings.

  • No. HCRW is offered on a month-to-month basis and can be canceled anytime. Please note we do not provide prorated refunds for partial months. So, if you choose to cancel you will maintain access until your next renewal date. You can cancel anytime, no questions asked.

  • You can reach out to me, Melissa, at literaryscape@literaryscape.com.

$3,$12, or $37/month