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!
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!
Knowledge is empowering and I am determined to help you start and finish your manuscript and pitch it to literary agents and publishers knowing what actually happens behind the walls of publishing, not what people think happens!
This book is everything you need to know to make your publishing dreams your reality!
☆ Buy your copy now!
☆ Buy your copy now!
‘The Little Black Book of Publishing is a big-hearted and no-nonsense writing and publishing mentor for your pocket or bookshelf. Katherine takes her experience as bookseller, reader, publisher, editor and writer and generously (and succinctly) breaks down the writing and publishing process in a way that is both inspiring and enlightening. Whether you are an aspiring writer, pitching to publishers, or embarking on the publication of your debut book, The Little Black Book of Publishing is a go-to guide for navigating the writing and publishing rollercoaster.’
Kate Mildenhall, author of The Hummingbird Effect
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.
Meet the podcast!
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 and find out how they wrote their book, and landed their dream publishing deal!
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, through the publishing process, 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’s how we’re going to do it… TOGETHER ↓↓↓
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Whether traditional or self-publishing is your jam, I am offering publishing guidance and tools to emerging writers who are wanting support, accountability, and knowledge about the publishing industry.
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Great writers have always had help in shaping their stories. We need people to approach our writing with a fresh perspective because it is the only way to know if the vision we are striving to achieve is actually working.
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Write Stuff is a free space for us to commit to our writing practice, no matter what you’re working on. From manuscripts to blog posts to journaling, all forms of writing are welcome! Together, we shall write quietly in each other’s virtual presence.
Writer. Storyteller. Reader. Book Nerd. Publishing coach. Queer literary agent. 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 on
Substack!
A publication sparking deeper conversations around writing, accessibility to book publishing and representation in literature.
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.
