Where stories matter.
Debut Books is an independent Australian literary agency empowering you to tell your story, your way. Learn how to write, pitch and publish your book with clarity and self-confidence.
Introducing
The Little Black Book
of Publishing!
☆ Buy your copy now!
☆ Buy your copy now!
The Little Black Book of Publishing is your go-to guide for everything you need to know to write, pitch and publish a book in Australia!
Praise for The Little Black Book of Publishing!
“The Little Black Book of Publishing is a big-hearted and no-nonsense writing and publishing mentor for your pocket or bookshelf.”
Kate Mildenhall, author of The Hummingbird Effect
“Katherine’s book is a bible for anyone who wants to get published in Australia. It’s full of integrity and practical advice. I recommend ❤️”
Katherine Collette, author of The Too-Tall Tales of Alma T. Best and co-host of The First Time podcast.
Listen to Write & Seek.
Write & Seek is the podcast exploring how writers get writing done, and their journey to publication. Tune in weekly as I chat with debut Australian authors to find out how they wrote their book and landed their dream publishing deal!
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Let's work together!
Let's work together!
I am so excited to support you on your writing and publishing journey, from the first whispers of ‘I want to write a book’, to finishing your first draft, pitching your book, and beyond.
I’m interested in building long-term relationships with aspiring authors and walking beside you on the path to making your writing dreams your reality.
Here are your FIRST 3 FREE STEPS towards becoming a published author↓↓↓
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The Ultimate Checklist to PREPARE, WRITE and PITCH your Book!
Introducing The Vision Method, my process of helping you to create your writing practice, writing your book, pitching it to literary agents and publishers, and learning the business of being an author (and connecting your book with its readers).
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Write Stuff is a community writing group created to support you to achieve your writing goals, show up more consistently for your writing practice, and work toward completing your manuscript.
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Write Stuff is a space for us to commit to one hour of writing time each week - all forms of writing are welcome from manuscripts to journalling!
No rules. No distractions. We will simply write quietly in each other’s virtual presence.
The Little Black Book of Publishing tells you what you need to know to publish your book…
The Vision Method
teaches you how to do it!
The Vision Method introduces the process of creating your writing practice, writing your book, pitching it to literary agents and publishers, and learning the business of being an author.
This 4-step approach corresponds directly with the 4 self-paced courses I have created to guide and support you through the completing publishing process, from concept to publication and beyond.
Writer. Storyteller. Reader. Book Nerd. Publishing coach. Debut author!
I’m Katherine (and that’s me 👆)
A reader-turned-bookseller-turned-publisher-turned-literary-agent, based in Naarm, Melbourne.
As far back as I can remember, my nose has been firmly wedged between the pages of a book.
Storytelling is essential to the human experience, yet not everyone has the same access to contribute stories that become the norm.
With over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, I am determined to change that through book publishing.
If you’re ready to challenge the status quo, you’re in the right place.
Debut Books is telling the stories no one else does.
Traditional publishing has mostly failed to tell the stories of people across humanity – that much we can agree on - from First Nations voices to queer, migrant, disabled, trans, and peoples of colour’s experiences (and more).
I am interested in celebrating great storytelling that expresses the fullness and complexity of humanity, and building a positive legacy for readers and writers of the future.
I believe in your right to choose what you write about, and how you write it.
This is publishing with a social conscience.
“If you have come [here] because your liberation is bound together with mine, let us walk together.”
Lilla Watson, Aboriginal Elder | Aboriginal activists group, Queensland, 1970s
Meet the Mini Collection: six short works exploring storytelling and power, anti-diet culture, bisexuality, HIV, disability and sex positivity. Intentionally small books to spark big conversations.
