135 episodes

Interviews, for writers like you, with industry professionals on forging a career as a HYBRID Author: writing across genres, mixing writing styles, publishing all ways and getting comfortable promoting you and your books.

Join host Joanne Morrell, author of children’s and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors for weekly Friday episodes to help you motivate and manage sustaining a HYBRID Authorship career. Because being Hybrid is having it all.

The HYBRID Author Joanne

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    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

Interviews, for writers like you, with industry professionals on forging a career as a HYBRID Author: writing across genres, mixing writing styles, publishing all ways and getting comfortable promoting you and your books.

Join host Joanne Morrell, author of children’s and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors for weekly Friday episodes to help you motivate and manage sustaining a HYBRID Authorship career. Because being Hybrid is having it all.

    The Importance of Finding a Writing Community With Children's Author Laura Holloway

    The Importance of Finding a Writing Community With Children's Author Laura Holloway

    Laura Holloway is a children’s author and teacher. She writes stories that inspire children to play, explore and imagine. Laura’s debut picture book 'Peek A Boo Lottie' has been published by Five Mile Press and is out now.
    In the 135th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of women's contemporary fiction, young adult fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats to Laura about:

    the benefits of finding and being a part of writing communities
    when writers should consider joining groups within the writing community
    Laura's tips for authors looking to find their tribe
    her picture book and more.

     https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366101145/the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse?ref=discovery

    • 27 min
    Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell

    Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell

    Kickstarter is a platform helping bring creative projects to life. In the 134th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's contemporary fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats on:

    what Kickstarter is
    current Kickstarter campaigns
    why authors are using this site
    her campaign and author fears before launching it, and much more!

     
    Back Joanne's Kickstarter project here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366101145/the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse?ref=user_menu

    • 20 min
    Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al Sherif

    Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al Sherif

    Amina Al Sherif is the author of the Nadiri fiction series. Originally from Cairo Egypt, she immigrated to the United States in 2010 as a first generation Arab-American and African American. Amina is a member of the LGBTQ+ community as well as a BIPOC writer.
    Amina has worked with the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOCK) for over ten years as a United States Army officer. She has deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, Northern Syria, Turkey, Israel, as well as Afghanistan supporting the Special Operations Community.
    Amina regularly blogs on Medium documenting her self-taught technical career, and maintains a literary blog on her website.  In January 2020, she published her first book An Approach to Machine Learning in Cyber Defense for the Department of Defense.
    In the 133rd episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Amina about:

    what a Generative AI Engineer is
    the benefits and threats author’s face now and in the future via using or not using Generative AI
    Amina’s tips for authors looking to implement Generative AI within their business, assets and author identities
    Amina’s fiction series and so much more.

    https://aminaalsherif.camp/

    • 39 min
    A Mid-year Mashup of all the Rest of the Guests From the Beginning of 2024

    A Mid-year Mashup of all the Rest of the Guests From the Beginning of 2024

    We've hit 132 episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast! And to celebrate, here's a mashup of the rest of the guests who have appeared on the podcast since March:
    Episode 120 Built-in Book Marketing with Non-Fiction Author Anna Featherstone
    Episode 121 Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies
    Episode 122 Actionable Strategies and Tips for Authors Marketing and Selling Books with Smart Author Media Book Marketing Expert Chris Benetti
    Episode 123 Using Your Experiences to Connect With Your Audience With Children’s Author and Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist Chelsea Luker
    Epispde 124 How a Book Succeeds in Making the Reader ‘The Fourth Character’ via Immersive Writing in Travel Memoir
    Episode 125 Navigating Life’s Complexities and Applying Them in Writing with Non-Fiction Author Liz Long
    Episode 126 Just Write For Kids Picture Book ‘Our Australian HeART’ With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson
    Episode 127 Setting up as a Micropublisher Through Print on Demand (POD) With Author and Screenwriter Les Zig
    Episode 129 TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes
    Episode 130 ‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy
    Episode 131 What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher
     
     
    https://buymeacoffee.com/thehybridauthor

    • 30 min
    What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher

    What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher

    Noah Asher is an award winnning author of non-fiction Christian book Chaos: Overcoming The Overwhelming. An important book, carrying a big message and purpose where every book sold, a copy will be donated to a prison library or rehab centre across America.
    In the 131st episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of women's fiction under pseaudonym Zara Ellen and short non fiction for authors, chats to Noah about: 

    his experiences publishing through a one-stop-shop hybrid publisher
    dos and don'ts hybrid publishing tips
    how to incorporate a big message via your book and use it in your marketing strategy to sell books
    Noah's book and much more. 

     
    This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love.  
    https://www.thenoahasher.com/

    • 31 min
    ‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication’ With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy

    ‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication’ With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy

    Rebecca Newman is a children’s poet and flash fiction author. Her poetry has been published in The School Magazine (NSW Department of Education), a children’s poetry anthology (Bloomsbury, UK) and exhibited at Paper Bird Books and Art in Fremantle, Western Australia. Her flash fiction for adults has been shortlisted in competitions, and published in anthologies (Night Parrot Press) in Western Australia.
     Sally Murphy, an Australian author of over 50 children's books. She writes fiction, poetry and nonfiction for children, and articles, educational materials and resources for adults. Sally gives motivational speechs and writing workshops for all ages and conference presentations about literacy, reading and more.
    In the 130th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Rebecca and Sally about:

    the complete Anthology process from start to finished product 
    best and trying moments
    their tips for authors looking to write poems for a collection or undertake collating a full work such as this and much more.

    http://sallymurphy.com.au/
    https://www.rebeccanewman.net.au/

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

KarenCunny ,

My new favourite!

I follow a few writing podcasts now. I’ve recently started listening to this one and it’s my new favourite. It stands out as being really professional. The content is really interesting. There’s so much to learn when you do everything yourself, and I’ve gained so much knowledge poring through the back catalogue. Thanks so much, Joanne. 🙌🏻😊

Lisa Le Faucheur ,

Great interviews and tips for writers

This podcast is great for aspiring authors, with great interviews about the nuts and bolts of writing and publishing and lots of helpful tips. All in Joanne’s warm dulcet tones, it’s a delight to listen to!

Allie af ,

Interviewer Extraordinaire

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

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