FREE GUIDE FOR DEBUT AUTHORS
You finally got a book deal
It's thrilling!
The best thing ever!
You're also worried you might accidentally stuff it up
Download Do’s & Don’ts for Debut Authors and learn how to handle the weird, thrilling, and oh-god-they're-actually-reading-it parts of publication
(and coached dozens of others)
The biggest emotional and strategic mistakes debut authors make
Smart strategies for working with your publisher and publicist
How to build an author presence that feels authentic (not cringe)
Learn what works
I’m Katherine Collette, a four-time published, award-nominated author and former co-host of The First Time podcast.
I help writers navigate the emotional and practical side of publishing, because the goal isn’t just one good book, it’s lots of them.
What you’ll find in this guide isn’t theory; it’s the lessons and strategies that have helped countless writers weather the highs, endure the lows, and quiet the voice in your head that swears your publisher’s about to ask for their advance back.