Books
Debut Books publishes works for writers and readers alike — from practical guides that demystify writing and publishing to small books that spark big conversations.
The Little Black Book of Publishing
Big-hearted. No-nonsense. Writing and publishing, demystified.
Become the writer who can carry a book from idea to publication with this go‑to guide that finally answers what it actually takes to publish a book in Australia. The Little Black Book of Publishing offers a clear understanding of the rules, pathways, expectations, timelines, and industry norms you need to write, pitch, and publish your book with confidence.
The Mini Collection
Little books. Big conversations.
The Mini Collection is a series of books that speak to the lived experiences of real people — challenging dominant narratives that marginalise, misrepresent, overwrite, or exclude.
Each book explores how storytelling influences our sense of self‑worth and the ways that worth shapes how a life is lived — and the impact we have on the lives of those around us. They invite readers to question who holds the power in telling whose story, and to reconsider the stories we tell about ourselves — and the ones we’ve inherited about others.
The Mini Collection honours the fullness and complexity of our human existence, reminding us why representation matters. We are messy, imperfect, and so very alive.
