The HYBRID Author

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The HYBRID Author episodes

  • Built-in Book Marketing with Nonfiction Author Anna Featherstone

    Anna Featherstone is an author whisperer, empowering writers at various stages of their writing, publishing, and book marketing journey. She is the non-fiction advisor to the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and founder of Bold Authors, a collaborative course hub where authors share knowledge and nous.

    The author of five books, her title Look-It’s Your Book!: Write, Publish and Promote Your Non-Fiction Book is on the Australian Society of Authors’ recommended reading list. Anna’s also a judge of the Australian Business Book Awards and is into bees, beings and the big issues of our time.

    In the 120th 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 Anna about:

    • positivity in the traditional and independent publishing worlds in 2024 
    • books and authors creating positive change 
    • Kickstarter campaigns and Facebook Groups
    • Anna's books and built-in book marketing tips and much more. 
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       https://annafeatherstone.com/

      https://www.boldauthors.com/courses

      https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/annafeatherstone/built-in-book-marketing-ideas-for-authors?ref=discovery

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/429764288910415

      https://www.yancheplavender.com.au/ 

      38 min
    • Collaging a Hybrid Memoir Through Unearthing Stories Within Your Family with Award Winning Author and Playwright Zack Rogow

      Zack Rogow is an award winning author, editor or translator of more than 20 books and works for theatre. His play has been performed world wide and his blog ‘Advice for Writers’ features more than 275 posts. Zack’s upcoming memoir 'Hugging my Father's Ghost' will be released in 2024.

      In the 119th 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 Zack about:

      • hybrid memoir and unearthing stories within your family
      • rejection
      • author advice and much more. 
      • https://www.zackrogow.com/

        This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love. 

        33 min
      • Creative Freedom, the Ability to Create Without Barriers, the Fear of Judgment or any Preconceived Ideas About the Creative Process and Artistic "Rules" with Joanne Morrell

        In the 118th 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 about Creative Freedom and how we can apply it to our writing, our publishing endeavours and making an income from our books. 

        Up to listen now folks (links in the bio) and as always please leave me a wee review if you found the episode useful. 

        www.hybridauthorpodcast.com.au/podcast/

        #creativefreedom #thehybridauthorpodcast #joannemorrell #createwithoutbarriers #createwithoufears #createwithoutjudgement #books #publishing #writing #authors

        https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehybridauthor?l=es

        25 min
      • Balancing Energy and Focus to Write a Full Manuscript While Raising a Family With Children's Author Calum Greenall

        Calum Greenall is a mental health nurse and self-published author. His award-winning debut picture-book, Sam's Stormy Night is the first in a four-part series, with the second, Barry's Broken Dam out now. Along with other self-publishing projects, Calum is also in the process of trying to secure a traditionally published contract.

        In the 117th 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, Joanne chats to Calum about:

        • how creative writing balances out low energy from our responsibilities
        • aspirations to write a full-length manuscript and how to succeed in between life commitments
        • Calum's books and tips for authors trying to write in between raising a family, working in an emotionally draining job and juggling life’s obilgations.
        • https://www.instagram.com/calum.greenall/

          35 min
        • Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley

          For 30 years, Bernadette Foley has worked in-house and freelance for many of Australia’s leading publishing companies, including in the role of fiction and non-fiction publisher at Hachette Australia and Pan Macmillan.

          Since 2015, she’s run Broadcast Books, working directly with writers, assisting and encouraging them to develop their writing skills through individual mentoring and workshops. As well, as working with authors to publish their books independently to a professional standard. 

          In the 116th 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 Bernadette about:

          • working with industry professionals to publish your book to a professional standard
          • using your strengths and working within your constraints when money isn't permitted
          • copyright 
          • Bernadette's time and lessons learned in traditional publishing
          • aswell as sharing her tips for self published authors.
          • This episode is proudly sponsored by Thorn Creative: where beautiful books are brought to life through cleverly designed author websites to drive traffic and sales for your book.

            https://www.broadcastbooks.com.au/

            https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-roadblocks-in-writing-with-joanne-morrell-tickets-809917032647

            https://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/facilities/libraries/libraries-literacy-festival-2024

             

            33 min
          • How to Chair a Panel With Children's Author and Award-winning Short Story Writer Nadia L King

            Nadia L King is an Australian author of Indian and Irish descent. She is a children’s author and award-winning short story writer who believes passionately in the power of stories to make the world a better place.

            Nadia is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in English and creative writing. She is a proud role model for Books In Homes and lives in Western Australia with her family and an ever-expanding collection of books. 

            In the 115th 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 Nadia about:

            • the responsibilities of chairing a panel
            • being prepared and payments
            • Nadia's tips for authors looking to conduct this role
            • as well as sharing her blunders and positive panel moments.
            • This episode is proudly sponsored by Nicole Webb Book Publicity Services. Helping authors find their audience through lateral thinking and creating an individual media strategy tailored to each author and their book to achieve the best results.

              https://www.nadialking.com/ 

              35 min
            • The Author Launchpad Helping Authors of Non-fiction Earn an Income From Their Books with Chris Trammell

              Chris Trammell is the creator, head coach, and CEO of The Author Launchpad, a program where he helps Authors, Speakers, and Experts make life-changing recurring income and a fulfilling impact using his proven 3-Phase System. Chris has been a Performance Coach for over 3 decades, Curriculum Writer and Course developer for the Los Angeles Zoo High School. He is a 2x IRONMAN ARIZONA finisher where he raised thousands of dollars for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

              In the 114th 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 Chris about his:

              • Author Launchpad Program
              • vision for mission-driven authors and their non-fiction books
              • million dollars M&Ms
              • Life Work
              • Generative A.I tools and predictions on what the future looks like for authors with these new technology tools and much more.
              • https://www.christrammellcoaching.com/the-author-launchpad

                 

                57 min
              • Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow

                Joel McKerrow is an award winning writer, keynote speaker, creativity specialist, children's author, educator and, having performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, is one of Australia’s most successful internationally touring, performance poets.

                In the 113th 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 Joel about:

                • his first Junior Fiction/Graphic novel Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe, due for release with Larrikin House publishers in early 2024
                • whether you need to be a visual person to write graphic novels
                • his advice to authors looking to write in this genre and score a traditional publishing deal and much more.
                • https://www.joelmckerrow.com/

                  This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love.

                  33 min
                • The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling

                  Jody J. Sperling is a novelist, podcaster, husband, and father. He's obsessed with writing the best books and showing other authors how to make the best books, bestsellers. 

                  In the 112th 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 Jody about:

                  • secrets from his book the seven figure marketing mindset
                  • marketing campaigns 
                  • marketing wins and fails
                  • kickstarter 
                  • being authentic and honest with your marketing
                  • Jody's marketing advice to authors and so much more. 
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                    This episode is proudly sponsored by Thorn Creative: where beautiful books are brought to life through cleverly designed author websites to drive traffic and sales for your book.

                    https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-roadblocks-in-writing-with-joanne-morrell-tickets-809917032647?aff=oddtdtcreator

                    https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/trbm/id1603166771?i=1000643865931

                    https://www.jodyjsperling.com/

                    41 min
                  • Will You or Won't You AI? With Joanne Morrell

                    The Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversation within the writing community exploded in 2023. Watching both sides battle for and against from afar, host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, experiments with AI on her own terms. Joanne shares her findings as well as the conversations among author organisations in the 111th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast, to help you determine will you or won't you AI in 2024? 

                     

                    https://www.asauthors.org.au/advocacy/artificial-intelligence/

                    https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ai-for-authors-guidelines/

                    https://www.turnitin.com/blog/5-historical-moments-that-shaped-plagiarism

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                    44 min

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