Publisher, author and founder of Hembury Books

Anyone in your audience who has thought about writing a book will get a lot from Jessica Mudditt. She founded Hembury Books, a hybrid publisher, and works as a book coach, helping business people and everyday Australians find their voice on the page. Before that she spent 15 years in journalism across the UK, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Australia, with work for CNN, Forbes Australia and the BBC. She has written two memoirs, spoken at the Byron Writers Festival and runs her own show, the Hembury Books Podcast. Her talks are shaped to the room and packed with practical tips and real case studies. Topics include how self-publishing works, why a book makes the best business card, how Australian publishing is changing, and pushing past self-doubt. She needs a sound system that carries her voice. She carries public liability insurance and takes bookings within 50 km of Bankstown.