I have never understood why information about the publishing industry is withheld or made difficult to obtain. For me, intentional change was the only way forward and I felt that to make the biggest impact possible, I was going to have to try and do it my own way.ĭebut Books is my response to the call for greater representation in publishing, and The Write Room responds to the call for greater accessibility to the industry. The more I was awakening to the needs for diversity, equity, and inclusion, the more I realised that ‘the way it has always been done’ was no longer acceptable. I missed publishing deeply but there were many aspects to my experiences of it (upon reflection) that were frustrating and disappointing. What led you to starting your own publishing company? After firmly planting myself within the walls of Penguin Random House (and absolutely loving my time there), I ended up moving overseas for two years unexpectedly. Tell us about Debut Books and The Write Stuff. We’re thrilled to introduce you to the incredible people who make up the judging panel of the 2023 Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction.
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