67 episodes

Interviews, for writers like you, with industry professionals on forging a career both independently and traditionally publishing your books.

Host, technical writer, children’s and young adult fiction and non fiction author, Joanne Morrell focuses on how you can identify your writing process, publish productively and learn to feel comfortable promoting your books.

HYBRID Author Joanne

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Interviews, for writers like you, with industry professionals on forging a career both independently and traditionally publishing your books.

Host, technical writer, children’s and young adult fiction and non fiction author, Joanne Morrell focuses on how you can identify your writing process, publish productively and learn to feel comfortable promoting your books.

    Everything You Need to Know About HYBRID Publishing With P.L Stuart

    Everything You Need to Know About HYBRID Publishing With P.L Stuart

    P.L. Stuart was born in Toronto, Canada. He holds a university degree in English, specialising in Medieval Literature. P.L is the author of the Bestselling "A Drowned Kingdom" Saga chronicles. He is also a co-host of PAGE CHEWING, a regular booktube event that features creatives from the broader writing community, including authors, bloggers, editors, agents, and more.
    In the 67th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to P.L on his article from the Jericho Writers 'Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Publishing'.
    We discuss:

    the various types of hybrid publishing options available to authors internationally
    royalties
    author advances and
    P.L shares his do's and don'ts when publishing.

     
    https://www.plstuart.com/
    https://jerichowriters.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hybrid-publishing/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-RZyKSJww

    • 39 min
    Hardie Grant Publisher Emily Hart on Non-Fiction and Gaps in The Market

    Hardie Grant Publisher Emily Hart on Non-Fiction and Gaps in The Market

    Emily Hart is a publisher at Hardie Grant Books in Melbourne, where she commissions non-fiction books of all kinds and co-convenes the Spark Prize for narrative non-fiction.
    In the 66th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats to Emily about:

    the non-fiction publishing industry
    Jasper Peach's first non-fiction book through the design choices, editorial team, structure and format
    gaps in the market
    comparison title ideas for aspiring authors submitting their work and
    the Spark Prize.

     https://www.hardiegrant.com/au

    • 43 min
    You'll Make a Wonderful Parent, Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All Kinds with Jasper Peach

    You'll Make a Wonderful Parent, Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All Kinds with Jasper Peach

    Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and editor. They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused around the dismantling of misplaced shame via storytelling. Their first book is a collection of advice and encouragement for new and prospective queer parents published by Hardie Grant.
    In the 65th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors chats to Jasper about: 

    their book and how their own experiences of parenthood shaped the contents
    how understanding, owning and communicating your identity, not only to yourself, but to the world and your children can make you a better parent and 
    their advice for emerging writers trying to find their voice in their writing. 

    https://twitter.com/JasperPeachSays?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

    • 30 min
    Therese Tarlington SWAP Marketing Without Money

    Therese Tarlington SWAP Marketing Without Money

    Using the power of marketing partnerships to grow, Therese Tarlinton created a start-up that flourished into a business in five countries manufacturing for Jeep, Sesame Street and United Colors of Benetton.
    Therese is a passionate advocate of small business owners collaborating on marketing, so much so, she wrote the book on how to do it.  SWAP! Marketing without Money flew into the Amazon #1 Best Seller in Small Business spot and has ignited a movement where brands are gaining visibility, industry credibility and improved profitability by working together.
    In the 64th episode of the HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Therese:

    about the premise and fruition of the book
    how authors can effectively market their author business without money and
    the step-by-step process for individuals to find the right companies to form partnerships with.

    https://www.theresetarlinton.com/work-with-therese-tarlinton

    • 41 min
    Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Pip Harry on HYBRID Writing Styles

    Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Pip Harry on HYBRID Writing Styles

    Pip Harry is an Australian children’s author and journalist. Her middle grade novel, The Little Wave, won the CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Award and the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year.
     
    Her young adult novels include I’ll Tell You Mine, Head of the River, Because of You and Are You There, Buddha? a CBCA Notable and shortlisted for the 2022 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. 
     
    In the 63rd episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Pip on:

    HYBRID writing and genre styles
    agents, publishing and much more. 

     
    https://www.pipharry.com/

    • 36 min
    Rachael Johns on The Romance Writers of Australia (RWA)

    Rachael Johns on The Romance Writers of Australia (RWA)

    Women’s fiction and rural romance writer Rachael Johns is the Vice President of the Romance Writers of Australia (RWA) and attributes the organisation and members to much of her success to date. An enthusiastic advocate for the romance genre, Rachael shares RWA’s passion to help encourage aspiring, emerging and established authors in their careers, while also champing on the genre and the rest of the book industry!
    In the 62nd episode of The HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children’s and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Rachael about:

    RWA
    women’s fiction and romance readership, the craft, tropes of writing romance
    hybrid authorship and so much more.

    https://www.rachaeljohns.com/

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Allie af ,

Interviewer Extraordinaire

Joanne is a born interviewer. She has the knack of asking insightful questions, unfolding relatable, informative and engaging conversations.

Laura.Holloway ,

Very insightful

Great range of topics and guests 😊

JevitaN ,

5 Star Podcast

An amazing selection of guests, covering a range of creative topics, this podcast has it all! Joanne asks her guests intelligent and insightful questions, making each episode a gold mine of information. Well worth a listen!

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