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Discovering Roadblocks in Writing
Wednesday 20th of November
Blue Room, Amherst Village Library
Event will run from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Getting Published
Friday 29th of November
Lesser Hall, Mills Park Library
Event will run from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Joanne has conducted workshops for authors on topics such as social media and roadblocks in writing at the Fellowship of Australian Writers WA (FAWWA), Joondalup libraries and Australind Literacy Festival.
From freelance writing to in-house eLearning writing, to writing in the fiction and non-fiction genres, in whatever description, Joanne has been professionally writing for the last 8 years.
In her author talks, Joanne happily shares her lived experience with libraries, schools and any events interested in hiring her to speak about her writing, podcasting, publishing, business and/or author adventures.
How many times have you said ‘your writing’s crap’ or shied away from calling yourself an author? Or couldn’t get behind your published work for worrying what others might think about you and your book?
Whether you’re an aspiring or published author, join non-fiction and contemporary fast-paced women’s fiction author and podcaster Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell for a 1-hour session in discovering what some of the roadblocks in writing are. You will identify, acknowledge and gain an understanding of internal and external author fears which have the potential to hold you back from putting your work out there. Some of these include imposter syndrome, being rejected, being judged by others, money, time, unsupportive people, craft fears, self-doubt and much more.
From lived experience, Joanne offers tips to potentially overcome these roadblocks, so you can take comfort in knowing your author fears are valid. Other writers feel the same way you do but are not letting fear stop them from putting themselves out there.
We are all feeling the fear but doing what we love anyway.
And you can too.
Ready to turn your passion for writing into a successful business?
Place yourself in the pro position before you’ve taken payment for your first publication or met with your first client.
Join Joanne Morrell for an engaging talk on Setting Up Your Writing Business Startup for Success, covering a variety of key areas to launch your career as a professional writer. From structuring your business, to managing finances and building a personal brand. This session will equip you with practical tips from lived experience to help you succeed in the competitive world of writing.
Writing your book is only the beginning. What comes next is deciding on which path you’ll take to publication. Lucky for us, gone are the days where one choice ruled all. There are many publishing options available to authors today on how they will publish their books.
Individuals interested in publishing their manuscripts can join contemporary women’s fiction, indie author Zara Ellen, pseudonym of Joanne Morrell, to learn about the various types of publishing options available. You will gain firsthand self-publishing advice and know-how from Zara, who has published 4 books across 3 genres, using 3 different publishing houses.
Quality, quantity and budget will be the focus topics of the self-published part of the talk. You will view a variety of correct and incorrect self-published products, and gain tips for traditional publication from industry professionals, and hybrid publishing information and legitimate sources.
Discover the art of crafting genuine, emotionally charged moments that stay with readers long after the final page is turned.
In this immersive 3-hour workshop, you’ll discover powerful techniques and strategies to elevate the emotional intensity of your scenes. Learn how to tap into raw human emotions, create characters that feel real, and craft experiences that resonate on a deep, personal level. Whether your goal is to make your readers laugh, cry, or simply feel something, this workshop will give you the tools to write stories that connect.
As a member of the Australian Society of Authors, Joanne’s rates are based on the ASA standard rates for public appearances and workshopping but do vary slightly so please feel free to request a quote.
Joanne’s positive, friendly and chatty nature puts interviewees at ease. Her inquisitive question construction provides informative inciteful conversations for listeners and or event attendees in the writing and book worlds.
Check out Joanne’s podcast page for further guest list evaluation and to listen to her interviewing style.
Joanne is available to facilitate panels and interviews at literary festivals and small or large bookish events.
As a member of the Australian Society of Authors, Joanne’s rates are based on ASA standard rates for public in person or online conversation and panel appearances but do vary slightly so please feel free to request a quote.
Jo makes chatting about the highs and lows of publishing an absolute pleasure. She's a terrific interviewer - professional, well-prepared and engaging. Her questions are thought-provoking and flexible, leading to interesting and diverse conversations.
Monique Mulligan
With a Diploma in Freelance Journalism, Joanne has been interviewing authors and industry professionals across the globe since 2021, some of which include:
With a Certificate in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in writing, minoring in scriptwriting and editing and publishing, Joanne thrives on sharing her author adventure experiences with undergraduate creatives.
University visit topics range from:
