Hi, I’m Katie!
The founder of Cuala Creative.
I’ve always loved books.
In my seven years in the book industry, I have worked with many household names in some of London’s most respected publishing houses. Including authors such as Christy Lefteri (The Beekeeper of Aleppo), Heather Morris (The Tattooist of Auschwitz), Louise Pentland, Anton Du Beke, Stacey Halls (The Foundling) and the estate of Wilbur Smith.
Working with amazingly creative and talented writers and editors in one of the best cities in the world was a dream come true.
In striving to constantly do my best for my authors and their work, I felt constrained by the slow-moving, red-tape-heavy machinations of a big publisher.
After taking a few months out to travel, I rediscovered my passion: helping authors create amazing books. It was about this time that I came across the world of virtual assistants.
So I thought . . . why not do both? Thus, Cuala Creative was born.
You know that girl that always has her nose stuck in a book? Yep, that’s me.
Hi, I’m Katie and I’m the founder of Cuala Creative.
Originally from Co. Meath, Ireland, I took my love of the written word to university, earning a first class honours BA in English Studies from Trinity College Dublin. After a brief stint working in social media, I moved to London to pursue an MA in Publishing Studies from University College London. I graduated with honours and began my career in books.
Cuala Creative is the FIRST and ONLY virtual assistance agency run by experienced publishing professionals in the UK and Ireland.
The History Behind Our Name
The Yeats Sisters
So, we’ve been asked a lot... what does your name mean?
Cuala Creative takes its name from Cuala Press, a publishing press founded by Elizabeth Corbert Yeats and Lily Yeats (sisters of poet W.B. Yeats).
Founded in Dublin in 1908 by the Yeats sisters, the women behind Cuala Press were the unsung heroes of Irish literature.
Well, while their brother has had lasting fame, the Yeats sisters have been largely forgotten but without their contribution, modern Irish literature wouldn’t exist. Cuala Press was hugely important to the Irish Cultural revolution, publishing over seventy modern classics.
Oh, and they only employed other women.
So what better way to honour these trailblazers than continue the name?
