Publishing pathway: Mapping your Author journey

go back to school with Colleen McCubbin

September 16 - December 2, 2025

You have a book inside you. Let’s get it out into the world—beautifully, strategically, and with purpose.

Over 12 weeks, you'll move from idea to implementation, gaining the tools, insights, and support you need to publish with confidence.

Whether you're self-publishing or preparing for a traditional route, this course helps you:

Understand the publishing process from start to finish
Build your audience and author ecosystem
Polish your manuscript with professional standards
Make smart decisions about design, printing, and distribution
Promote your book with authenticity and impact
Celebrate your success and plan your next steps
Meet weekly with a supportive cohort, access expert guidance, and take the next step on your publishing journey

Get on the list to know when we open the doors:

p.s. When you confirm your subscription, you'll get to watch our most recent masterclass, "Publish Your Book in 2025" and you'll receive a printable checklist to guide your planning.

Free masterclass &
publishing checklist:

Publish Your Book in 2025

Where are you on your publishing journey? Confident or feeling a little lost?

Sign up to watch the masterclass, download a publishing checklist, and be first to know about our Publishing Course Cohort.

Here is what you will learn:

How to get your book—and yourself—ready to publish
Tools and skills you need to publish and promote your book
Partners and resources to help you get the publishing done

Locate yourself on the publishing map and plot a course to your finished book!

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Sponsored by Siretona Creative and The Book Hatchery: www.siretona.com

About Colleen McCubbin

Colleen is a seasoned author, publisher, and passionate advocate for writers, with numerous articles, over 50 books, and two music CDs in her award-winning portfolio.

After nearly 30 years of working in higher education, including 5 years as a professor and 10 years as a university bookstore manager, she transitioned to full-time publishing in 2020 with Siretona Creative, the company she founded in 2006.

Passionate about supporting authors, Colleen created a collaborative coaching program and publishing system. She also founded The Book Hatchery, an author community designed to help writers find their unique place in the world of books and readers. Colleen’s mission is to equip authors with the tools and insights they need to succeed in the competitive publishing industry.

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