Anouska Jones, Publishing Director of Exisle Publishing and EK Books, will use her 25+ years of experience to help you get confidence and clarity on your book. 

When: Wednesday, November 6, 1 PM Melbourne, 3 PM Auckland, 8 PM (day prior) Los Angeles
Where: Live online
Only Six Authors Will Be Accepted

This is the first second (by popular demand!) time in the 30+ year history of Exisle Publishing that we are running an event like this. We are actively looking for new authors for traditional publishing contracts in 2025 and beyond. If you are an author of a non-fiction title including memoir, history, self-help, photography, or travel, then this could be your opportunity to break through!

(Children's author? In that case, please see the opportunities available to you over at the Children's Publishing Academy).

About Anouska Jones

Anouska has over 25 years’ experience in book publishing and in that time has worked in every genre from self-help to military history, from cookery to travel. With several award-winning and bestselling titles to her credit, a personal highpoint for Anouska was the nomination of EK Books for Children’s Publisher of the Year, Oceania region, at Bologna Book Fair in 2019, a feat that EK Books repeated in 2022 and 2023.  Anouska is responsible for managing titles published under both the Exisle (adult non-fiction) and EK (children’s picture books and middle grade) imprints.

All prices in USD. Upon registering, you will receive your private attendance details within 48 hours of the event. Spaces strictly limited, only six authors will be accepted.

Any questions or need support? Email [email protected] or call our offices in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom with the numbers below. 

“I particularly appreciate the specific examples you made in regard to what works and what doesn't. This gives me a solid base to work from and increases my confidence to revisit and rewrite the book. Thank you also for beginning with a positive comment about my abilities, which helped me to view the rest of your commentary in a positive light and not feel defeated!”

— Raine

“Last, but not the least, I wanted to express my great appreciation and respect to Exisle for being respectful, structured, and open to offer options and ways for new writers and illustrators to get insights and guidance on how to enter the world of publishing. 
That is truly advanced of you, guys, and deserves admiration.”

— Maria

“Working with you is the best thing I have ever done for my writing.”

— Rebecca

"I look forward to our next catch up. In the meantime, I am going to continue working through the video lesson. Between our catch up last week and after the first watch of the video, I can already see where I have gone wrong in the submissions process and am so grateful to be part of this mentorship program. I hope you have a good weekend. Kind regards."

— Sharon

“I went through the academy 2-3 years back. It has taken a long time but just today I was offered a contract by Routledge Press in the UK for my book. My journey started at Exisle.”

— Victor

""I am coming to the end of the Journey To Publication course with Nikita Gill and have had a fantastic experience working and reworking my manuscript with her. She made enjoy my manuscript and the act of writing all over again."

— Vanessa

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— Suchita

"Dear Simone, Thank you for getting back to me with feedback. It was helpful, succinct, and relevant. I really appreciate the effort put in. I can’t wait to put the suggestions into action. Kind Regards."

— Amy