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We are focused on working with independent authors.
We provide advice, guides and services.
We specialise in children’s books.
But also produce books across all genres.
We do print, kindle, eBooks and book apps.
We help indie authors who are just getting started.
And also provide indie author services for each step of the self-publishing journey. From editing to keywords and everything in-between.
We believe in fixed rates and no royalty payments.
We believe you should 100% own your book, the art and the design files.

We are your 1-on-1 partner, there to coach you through the entire journey from idea to published work.

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It's an honor and a privilege to help showcase Old Mate Media. From my first conversation with Kate and Chris, I knew I was in good hands. As a couple, the two walked me through the process and what to expect in publishing my children's book. I am proud to say that I absolutely love my book! I couldn't be happier. From the illustrations to the look and feel of the final product, I am thrilled! Thank you, Old Mate Media!
– Terri Wise, Author
Cupcake Tales 

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Who We Are

Based in Sydney, Australia, Old Mate Media is a multi award-winning husband and wife team that has amassed over 40 years of experience in the global publishing industry. We specialise in children’s picture books, but also produce paperbacks, hard covers and digital eBooks across all genres.

Chris and Kate have dedicated themselves to using their skills and knowledge to help indie authors with editing, design, covers, illustrations, marketing, eBooks and more. Old Mate Media will ensure you not only realise your dreams of publishing a book in a cost-effective manner, but learn the book publishing process so you can take control of your destiny.There’s a lot of misinformation out there and outdated processes that don’t understand the print-digital future and the challenges of print on demand. You don’t need to feel overwhelmed.

Chris and Kate can help you understand that landscape for free; simply book in a call. And then, if you need world-class self-publishing help at an affordable price, or a coach for your self-publishing journey, then GET OLD MATE TO DO IT.
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Old Mate Media publishes the best children's books
Old Mate Media’s founder Chris Stead is an award-winning, bestselling writer who makes old-fashioned children’s picture books. The focus is on action, adventure and imagination, always with a healthy splash of humour. In particular, Chris’ award nominated interactive digital design shine through on formats such as iOS. These push back the boundaries on what is possible from a children’s picture book. We also publish novels, cookbooks, comics, video games guides and more, in our diverse and popular library. Take a look insde and enjoy the very best of self-published inide author content.
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Great training for a first time author

Discover a stack of training to accelerate your author career.... If you’ve been following my articles for a while, you’ll know I do like an Infostack 😉. We did the Kid Lit one for children’s authors and now we have a great planner for your media kit in Write Publish Profit 7.0. I'll break down […]

How to Embrace Selling as an Author

Authors must embrace selling as part of their journey. Why? And how? Let's find out... Have you read my article about finding your why? We talked about using this core message, this heart of your raison d’être to create your brand identity for your book or books. The next step is to talk about selling. […]

The secret hack to create your author brand

Shhh - it's a secret. Start with Why... Does the thought of an author brand make you go ergh! Too hard basket? Or even too inauthentic? Not real or honest. Yep – its not a popular consideration for a lot of authors. What if I instead asked you why you started writing? Or what inspired […]

New IngramSpark minimum wholesale discount

How will the IngramSpark discount change affect you? What is the IngramSpark minimum wholesale discount? IngramSpark is a wholesale distributor. This means that they on sell your books to retailers who then sell them to customers. IngramSpark do not sell direct to book buyers. IngramSpark is important for indie authors, especially children's authors as they […]

Old Mate Media wins at Firebird Book Awards

I couldn't be more thrilled and honored to share this incredible news with all of you: Old Mate Media has won second place in not just one, but two prestigious categories at this year's Firebird Book Awards for Chris' children's book Follow the Breadcrumbs. This is a remarkable achievement that speaks to our dedication and […]

5 Reasons you Need to Write a Children’s Book! 

5 Reasons you Need to Write a Children’s Book! I once knew a woman who had a story inside of her that she had been wanting to tell for years.  She was passionate about writing since childhood and dreamed of one day publishing a book, but she was too afraid to take a chance. She […]
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