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Your debut year

What to expect when you're expecting your first book

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You’ve secured a publishing deal for your first book — you’re living the dream! But what happens once your dream becomes a reality? What do you need to know about the business of being an author? And what will your publisher, publicist, and readers expect of you?

Delve into the practical realities of your first year as a published author with Katherine Collette. Katherine is an author and writing coach who has navigated her own debut, interviewed over 150 writers about theirs, and coached dozens of authors and authors-to-be at different stages of the publishing journey. 

Join Katherine to learn how to set yourself up for a successful career as an author. In this one-hour session, you’ll explore:

  • The most common vulnerabilities and fears of debut authors, and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of being published for the first time
  • How to manage your newfound visibility, tough reviews, and the expectations that come from putting your work into the world
  • How to prepare for publicity and talk about your book authentically
  • The necessary administration of authorship
  • How to approach events and festivals: before, during, and after
  • How to comfortably build and manage a long-term author profile
  • The unspoken industry etiquettes you won't find on Google

Whether you’ve just signed your first publishing contract, want to plan ahead for that time, or simply want to better understand the business, career, or emotional side of authorship, you will gain the knowledge and assurance you need to confidently build the foundations of a sustainable career.

There will be time for questions from the audience.

Who is this for?

  • First-time authors who want to learn what they can expect from the publishing process, and what will be expected of them in turn
  • Aspiring authors curious about what they will need to know if they secure a publishing deal
  • Authors struggling with the business, career, or emotional side of authorship, who want practical advice on how to improve their experience

About the presenter

Katherine Collette
Katherine Collette
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Can't make it to the live session?

No problem! Everyone booked in to this event will be emailed a link and passcode to access the recording afterwards. This recording will be available to view for 10 days after the live session. This also means that if you wish to revisit the session after attending it live to take further notes, you can do so!

After 10 days, the link will expire and the recording will no longer be available to view.