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WELCOME TO HEY AUTHOR
A one-stop shop for authors at any stage of the journey

If you’re looking for advice, mentoring or would like to pull back some of the curtain on one of the world’s most elusive industries, Hey Author gives you direct access to some of Australia’s bestselling authors as well as experienced publishing industry professionals.

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HEY, YOU!

Whether you’re an aspiring author, emerging author or even an established author looking for new tricks, Hey Author is here to help. With too many years of experience and books between us to count, we can offer advice and support across all facets of publishing.

Our services include:

One-on-one mentoring on a one-off or ongoing basis
Manuscript assessments
Editorial support
Query and pitching support
Production
Events, workshops and virtual classroom visits
Marketing and publicity assistance
Resources, toolkits and guides that help you navigate the industry

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Hey, Team

Meet our bestselling and award-winning authors and experienced industry professionals

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RACHAEL JOHNS

Romance and Contemporary Fiction

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ASHLEIGH BARTON

Picture books, junior fiction, middle grade

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ANTHONY SHARWOOD

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Production and Audio

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KATE STEVENS

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MERCEDES MERCIER

MICK ELLIOTT

Author/illustrating and writing humour for kids

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MARGOT MCGOVERN

Young adult fantasy, horror

Young adult, crime

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STACEY CLAIR

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