The HYBRID Author

The HYBRID Author

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The HYBRID Author episodes

  • Editing for Authors With Jess Gately

    Jess Gately is a freelance publishing professional specialising in structural editing for speculative fiction. She tutors at Curtin University, is the President of Editors WA (a branch of the Institute of Professional Editors), sits on the Board for the Small Press Network of Australia, and has worked for a number of literary organisations and publishers and has been a judge for the Aurealis Awards since 2019. Her master's thesis explored the process of editing a work of speculative fiction that utilises fictional languages. Jess is passionate about working with emerging Australian writers and editors. 

    In the 70th 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 Jess about:

    • repeat structural editing errors
    • editing processes
    • story structure, character progression
    • self editing tips, first drafts and much more.
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      https://www.jjgately.com

      45 min
    • Facing Your Fears With New Adult Sweet Romance Author Tiffany Noelle Chacon

      Tiffany Noelle Chacone has been riding horses since before she could walk. She's competed in a variety of disciplines from barrel racing to showing Arabians, to dressage and show jumping. With a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Tampa, Florida, Tiffany has released her first novel, new adult sweet romance, Jump.

      In the 69th 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 Tiffany about her new book, facing your fears in writing, publishing and after trauma, rejection, self doubt and imposter syndrome. 

      https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/

       

       

      41 min
    • 5 Things an Authorship Career Brings Other Than Money With Joanne Morrell

      Chasing the publishing dream, being rejected, putting yourself out there, striving to earn money from your author career can on occasion leave you feeling exhausted, down, second guessing yourself and your work and let loose a multitude of negative emotions. 

      In the 68th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats on 5 things an authorship career brings other than money.

       

       https://hybridauthor.com.au/ 

      https://wachslibrary.health.wa.gov.au/c.php?g=437649&p=3386960

      26 min
    • 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.
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        https://www.plstuart.com/

        https://jerichowriters.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hybrid-publishing/

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT-RZyKSJww

        40 min
      • 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

          44 min
        • 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

            31 min
          • 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

              42 min
            • 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. 
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                https://www.pipharry.com/

                37 min
              • 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/

                  52 min
                • Natalie Normann on 'Writing Norwegian and Contemporary Romance'

                  From an isolated fishing village in Norway, one you can only get to by boat, Natalie Normann, author of 69+ books, shares her wonderful stories with the world.

                  In the 61st 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 Natalie about writing, publishing and rapid releasing Norweigan romance and contemporary English books, as well as learning her tips for authors looking to write in the romance genre.

                  https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/6478935.Natalie_Normann

                  35 min

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