Publish It!
The Mentorship App for Romance Writers
From Idea to Published in 12 Weeks: The Romance Writer's Complete Mentorship Program
Get the genre-specific guidance, personal mentorship, and proven system to finally publish your romance novel—with daily support from your phone, whenever you need it.
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You Dream of Being a Published Author
You've spent months (maybe years) working on your romance manuscript. You know your characters. You love your story. But somewhere between "Chapter 1" and "The End," everything got complicated.
You're stuck wondering:
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Does my meet-cute actually work?
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Is my plot structure right for romance readers?
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How do I even publish this thing?
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What about marketing? Book covers? Amazon keywords?
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Why can't I just... finish?
Here's the truth: Writing courses teach craft. But they don't help you grow, or support you through the journey every step of the way.
That's where Publish It! comes in.
Publish It! is the app built specifically for romance writers who are serious about finishing their book, publishing it professionally, and giving it a genuine chance of selling on Amazon. Inside the app you will find a free introductory course, a full pre-recorded 12-week program, built-in progress tracking, a writing chat community, and optional mentoring — all in one place.
Here is exactly what is included.
The 5 Secrets to Romance That Sells
Every member of the Publish It! app gets immediate free access to The 5 Secrets to Romance That Sells. This is a standalone course that reveals the five things that separate romance novels that climb the Amazon charts from those that disappear into obscurity.
In this free course you will learn:
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How to design your story around the tropes that readers love and actively search for on Amazon
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How to deliver the specific emotional experience that romance readers crave in every scene
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How to craft the story structures that readers demand — including the five simultaneous arcs of a fully developed romance novel
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How to design covers that make readers one-click buy
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How to work with Amazon’s algorithm so it serves your book to the readers most likely to buy it
This course is free for all app members. No catch. No credit card required to access it.
Why Most Romance Writers Never Publish
It's not talent. It's not the quality of your story. It's the gap between knowing how to write and knowing how to publish.
The challenges you're facing right now:
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Generic advice that doesn't fit romance: Most writing programs (and books) teach how to write general fiction. But romance has specific reader expectations, tropes, and market dynamics that generic courses and books ignore.
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No accountability: You're working alone, and when life gets busy or doubt creeps in, your manuscript sits untouched for weeks.
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Scattered information: You've watched YouTube videos, read blog posts and books, joined Facebook groups—but you still don't have a clear, step-by-step path from where you are to published author.
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Publishing confusion: Self-publishing sounds simple until you're staring at KDP's interface trying to figure out categories, keywords, and pricing strategy.
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Imposter syndrome & blocks: The voice in your head says "Who are you to publish a book?" and you don't have anyone to help you push through.
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No marketing knowledge: Even if you publish, how will readers find your book?
The result? Your manuscript stays in a drawer (or a Word doc). Your dream of being a published romance author remains just that—a dream.
Introducing Publish It!: Your Personal Roadmap to Success + Proven System + Supportive Community
The only complete romance writing mentorship that takes you from story idea to published book in 12 weeks—designed specifically for romance writers who are ready to stop dreaming and start publishing.
What makes Publish It Different?
🎯 Genre-Specific Expertise Built exclusively for romance writers. We teach you to write to market, understand reader expectations, and craft stories that sell—not just stories that exist.
📱 Always Accessible Your mentor in your pocket. Access lessons, community, and resources 24/7 from your phone. Writing inspiration strikes at midnight? The App is here.
🗺️ The RAPID Method: Your 12-Week Roadmap
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Road Map (Weeks 1-2): From idea to solid plan
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Accomplish (Weeks 3-6): Write your first draft
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Polish (Weeks 7-9): Edit to final draft
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Implement (Weeks 10-11): Publish & launch
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Delight (Week 12): Market your book
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Bonus (Week 13): Plan a Series
🧠 The Growth Program: The Secret Sauce This is what sets us apart. We don't just teach craft—we help you develop the mental stamina, focus, and confidence to actually finish. Understand your writing strengths, weaknesses and style; a;ddress procrastination, blocks, imposter syndrome, and time management with personal development designed for writers.
👥 Real Community Support Connect with fellow romance writers who get your journey. Find accountability partners, beta readers, and cheerleaders who celebrate your wins and support you through challenges.
🎓 Expert Guidance Weekly talks from industry experts: editors, cover designers, successful authors, marketing specialists—everyone you need to learn from in one place.
✅ Accountability That Works Track your progress, check in with your mentor, log word counts, and celebrate milestones. No more abandoned manuscripts.
Everything You Need to Publish Your Romance Novel
The 4 Learning Quadrants
📚 KNOWLEDGE
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The complete RAPID Method program (13 weeks of structured lessons)
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Write to Market bonus course
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Tools & Tech guidance
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Weekly Expert Talks
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Templates & worksheets for every step
⚡ ACTION
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Writing challenges & sprints
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Book-in-a-month challenge
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Accountability tracking
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Word count goals & check-ins
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Buddy system for support
🌱 GROWTH
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Personal development for writers
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Goal manifestation techniques
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Overcome blocks & procrastination
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Focus & time management
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Building mental stamina
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Managing emotions & doubt
🤝 SUPPORT
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Private community chat
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Track your progress in the App to keep yourself accountable
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Plus the option to enrol in one of our mentoring programs (note this is not included in the price of the course see below for details
Your Week-by-Week Journey to Published Author
Weeks 1-2: ROAD MAP Design your story, develop characters with depth, understand romance structure, create your outline, study the market
Weeks 3-6: ACCOMPLISH Write your first draft with accountability, overcome writer's block, develop your writing habit, hit your word count goals
Weeks 7-9: POLISH Self-editing techniques, beta reader feedback, professional editing options, manuscript polishing, final draft completion
Weeks 10-11: IMPLEMENT Self-publishing on Amazon KDP, book cover design, formatting, pricing strategy, categories & keywords, launch planning
Week 12: DELIGHT Marketing fundamentals, newsletter setup, social media strategy, ARC readers, getting reviews, launch execution
Week 13: PLAN A SERIES Series planning, long-term strategy, building your author brand, sustainable writing practices, what comes next
Is Publish It! Right for You?
This program is perfect if you:
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Have a romance manuscript that's half-finished (or finished!) and want to publish it
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Are serious about building a romance writing career, not just a hobby
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Want to write full-time eventually
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Are ready to commit to weekly lessons and assignments
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Have disposable income to invest in your author business
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Need accountability, structure, and support to finish
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Want genre-specific guidance from someone who understands romance
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Are willing to write to market and follow proven strategies
This program is NOT for you if:
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You just want to write for yourself (not for publication)
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You're not willing to complete weekly assignments
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You're looking for a quick fix without putting in the work
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You don't write romance or romantic fiction
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You're not ready to invest in your author career
About
My name is Wren St Claire
I have wanted to be a romance writer since I was 12 and fell in love with my mother's Georgette Heyer collection. But it took until 2006 before I wrote my first book. But having finished the first draft I hadn't a clue how to edit it into something publishable. It took me until 2014 to finish and publish a book I was proud of. Since then I have published over 25 books (while working full time holding down two jobs). In 2024 I signed a four book deal with Dragonblade and I am now a full time author.
I have created Publsih It! because I am passionate about helping Authors to realise their dreams quicker than I did. I know how lonely and overwhelming the journey from "aspiring writer" to "published author" can be. I've been there. And I'm here to walk beside you every step of the way.
Remember that Barbara Cartland published over 400 books after the age of 75! It is never too late to start!
Optional Mentoring
Need extra support? We've got you covered with experienced, best selling authors to help you.
For writers who want direct access to an experienced mentor alongside their course, Publish It! offers four optional mentoring packages. Mentoring is purchased separately and is not required to complete the course.
Monthly Group Mentoring — $50 per student per month
Ideal for writers who want regular expert input with the energy and support of a group.
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One 60-minute group session per month: your mentor presents on a topic chosen by the group and answers questions live
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Questions not answered live are posted to the mentoring chat in the app
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Group chat monitored by the mentor
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Group size: maximum 100 students (minimum 20 to open)
Weekly Group Mentoring — $200 per student per month
For writers who want consistent weekly touchpoints and a tightly knit mentor group.
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One 60-minute group session every week: your mentor presents on a topic chosen by the group and answers questions live
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Questions not answered live are posted to the mentoring chat in the app
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Group chat monitored by the mentor
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Group size: maximum 50 students (minimum 10 to open)
Monthly 1-1 Mentoring — $400 per student per month
For writers who want personalised, dedicated mentor attention on their own work.
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One 30-minute private session per month: you choose the topic (with agreement from your mentor)
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Direct access to your mentor via email and in-app chat between sessions
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Written manuscript feedback included: up to 10,000 words reviewed per month
Weekly 1-1 Mentoring — $1,600 per student per month
For writers who want intensive, high-frequency support to accelerate their progress.
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One 30-minute private session every week: you choose the focus (with agreement from your mentor)
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Direct access to your mentor via email and in-app chat between sessions
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Written manuscript feedback included: up to 40,000 words reviewed per month
Mentoring subscriptions are available on a monthly basis and can be added or cancelled at any time. Group mentoring sessions require a minimum number of participants to open — details are confirmed at time of purchase.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I've never published before. Is this for beginners? A: Yes! This program is designed for aspiring authors. Whether you're on your first manuscript or your fifth unpublished one, if you're ready to finally publish, this is for you.
Q: What if I fall behind? A: lessons are delivered weekly. All sessions are recorded. So you can move at your own pace.
Q: Do I need to have my manuscript finished? A: No. You can start with just an idea. The program takes you through the entire process from concept to publication.
Q: What if I'm already mid-manuscript? A: Perfect! You can join wherever you are in the process and use the program to complete and publish your current project.
Q: Is this only for historical romance? A: No! This works for all romance sub-genres: contemporary, paranormal, romantic suspense, fantasy romance, etc. The principles apply across all romance.
Q: How much time do I need to commit each week? A: Expect to invest 10-14 hours per week: watching lessons (1-2 hours), writing (5-10 hours), community participation (2 hours).
Q: What if I can't spare 10-14 hours per week? A: The program is flexible. You can move at your own pace with the recorded content. However, the 12-week timeline assumes you're treating this seriously zand want to see results quickly. It's really up to you how hard you push yourself.
Q: Will this help me get traditionally published? A: This program focuses on self-publishing, but the craft lessons, market knowledge, and manuscript development apply to both paths.
Q: What happens after the 13 weeks? A: you continue to get acess to the materials as long as you want. You can also consider a mentoring package if you need extra help.
Q: Can I get a refund? A: We don't offer refunds after the first week. But if you try the material and realise the course really isn't for you, write to us at wrenstclaire@gmail.com
Q: When does the program start? A: The pre-recorded course is ready to go whenever you sign up. Lessons are unlocked weekly in the app from your sign up date.
Q: What platform is this on? A: Publish It! runs on the Passion.io platform, accessible via web browser or mobile app (iOS and Android).
Q: Do I need any special software? A: Just your writing software of choice (Word, Scrivener, Google Docs, etc.) and access to the Publish It! app.