About BookTree Publishing Real support. Real clarity. Real people.
BookTree Publishing exists to offer Australian authors something rare in the publishing world: honest guidance, down-to-earth support, and a team who genuinely cares about both you and your story.
Publishing Support Without the Overwhelm
After working with emerging and established authors across Australia, we saw the same challenges again and again: confusion about the publishing process, a lack of clear information, big promises with little follow-through, and authors who felt rushed, pressured, or dismissed.
BookTree was created to be the opposite. Every writer deserves to feel supported, respected and empowered — no matter their experience, age or background. Our approach is built on education, transparency and collaboration.
Guiding You From Manuscript to Finished Book
We support you through every major stage of your publishing journey, so you’re never left guessing what comes next.
- Cover design & interior layout
- Typesetting for print & ebook
- Audiobook creation
- ISBN, barcode & publishing setup
- Media kits, author bios & launch support
- Printing, distribution & ongoing guidance
Writers Across Genres, Stages and Know-How
We partner with writers who care about their craft — from first-time authors to seasoned professionals. Support is tailored to your pace, your project and your goals.
Support That’s Calm, Clear and Ethical
Publishing shouldn’t feel like a maze. We break the process into calm, manageable steps so you always know what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next and more importantly, how much it will cost.
Scribbly: BookTree’s Way of Giving Back
At the heart of BookTree is Scribbly — a free, community-driven initiative created to support writers at every stage. Scribbly offers mentoring, resources and encouragement with no fees, no sales funnels and no pressure.
- Free mentoring from experienced writers and indsutry professionals
- The Scribbler — a free quarterly magazine for writers
- Workshops, prompts and practical resources
- A supportive, judgement-free space to grow your skills and confidence
Scribbly is our way of helping the writing community thrive — whether or not you ever become a BookTree client. You can explore Scribbly at scribbly.com.au.
Behind BookTree Publishing
Meet the people supporting authors every step of the way
Darren More
BookTree Publishing is proudly Queensland-built and operated — a small, hands-on team with a big commitment to helping Australians publish with confidence, clarity and industry-level quality.
Darren brings a wealth of practical experience to BookTree Publishing, shaped by years working across procurement, publishing and media. Before establishing BookTree, he owned and led The Local Times newspaper as Editor-in-Chief.
At BookTree, Darren oversees every stage of the publishing process — vendor partnerships, logistics, schedules, budgeting and workflow — ensuring smooth, reliable progression from enquiry to print.
He also provides website design, digital setup and hosting support for authors and small businesses wanting a strong, professional online presence.
Katy More
Katy works as our freelance graphic designer, creating purposeful branding, digital assets, layouts and visual communications across print and digital. Her design approach blends clarity, warmth and strong narrative thinking.
Her main focus is leading Scribbly, our volunteer-run initiative supporting writers across Queensland and beyond.
With a background spanning visual communication, digital media, community education and creative strategy, Katy brings thoughtful detail and a genuine commitment to quality to every project. Learn more on Scribbly’s Website.
You Don’t Have to Navigate Publishing Alone
“Every writer, regardless of experience, deserves to feel seen, supported and confident. BookTree was built on the belief that publishing doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming — it can be gentle, guided and empowering.
You don’t need to know every industry term or have everything ‘perfect’ before you reach out. If you have a story and the desire to share it, we’re here to help you bring it to life in a way that feels authentic, professional and true to who you are.”