Can you publish your book this year?

I'm offering a masterclass on Wednesday to help you figure out the answer.

Here is what you will learn:

How to get your book ready to publish.
How to get yourself ready to publish.
Partners and resources to help you get the publishing done.

Let's find you on the publishing map and plot a course to your finished book! 🗺️

Join me this Wednesday, August 6th at 7 pm MST.

Here's the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bWKGLaouQYygG9B1uxZFBg

Colleen McCubbin

p.s. There will be a replay, so sign up even if you can't join us live.

Feel free to invite your friends!

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