Ninety Degrees Media

Angle On Writing

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Angle on Writing helps writers learn how to write, publish, and market their books. Host Lisa Angle, founder of Ninety Degrees Media, interviews authors, editors, publishing professionals, and industry insiders about the craft of writing and the business of publishing. If you’re an aspiring author, novelist, memoirist, or nonfiction writer, this podcast offers practical advice on building an author platform, navigating traditional and independent publishing, and connecting your book with readers. Each episode explores the real-world challenges writers face today—from developing compelling stor...

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Memoir, Hybrid Publishing, and Book Marketing with Sandy Pearl 22.06.2026 24:49

In this episode author, producer, and entertainment industry veteran Sandy Pearl talks about her memoir, Then the Phone Rang: My Journey from Hitchhiking Hippie to the Hollywood High Life. Sandy shares ...

Visionary Writing, Creative Freedom, and the Power of Writers Conferences with Matt Pallamary 15.06.2026 42:52

Listen to the 2023 interview with Matt. This episode features prolific author, editor, teacher, and longtime Santa Barbara Writers Conference faculty member Matthew J. Pallamary. With 24 books spanning science ...

Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, and Finding Your Unique Story with Stephanie Barbé Hammer 08.06.2026 27:59

What exactly is magical realism? If that term confuses you, or you wonder how writers blend the ordinary with the impossible, this fascinating conversation is for you. In this episode ...

Writing for Children, Embracing the Marathon, and Finding Magic in the Process with Mary Penny Hershey 01.06.2026 22:47

What does it really take to become a traditionally published children’s author? In this episode award-winning children’s author Mary Penny Hershey talks about writing for young readers, navigating the long road ...

Writing Mysteries, Finding Confidence, and Becoming Your Own Publicist with Lida Sideris 25.05.2026 24:25

What happens when a lawyer with a lifelong dream of writing finally decides to take the leap? In this episode bestselling author Lida Sideris, creator of the Southern California mystery ...

From Hollywood to the Novel: A Conversation with Norm Thoeming / August Norman 18.05.2026 36:09

What does it take to move from screenwriting dreams in Hollywood to becoming a traditionally published novelist? In this episode novelist Norm Thoeming, who writes under the pen name August Norman, ...

Indie Publishing, Persistence, and Building Your Own Path with Rick Shaw 11.05.2026 25:33

In this episode novelist and publishing professional Rick Shaw talks about the realities of indie publishing, the long road to finishing a novel, and what it takes to turn writing ...

Voice, Rewriting, and Writing Through Rejection with Melodie Johnson Howe 04.05.2026 21:34

In this episode award-winning mystery and thriller writer Melodie Johnson Howe talks about finding your voice, embracing rewriting, and developing the discipline it takes to become a writer. Melodie shares her ...

Query Letters, Rejection, and Breaking Into Publishing with Trey Dowell 27.04.2026 29:04

In this episode novelist and short story writer Trey Dowell talks about breaking into traditional publishing, mastering the art of the query letter, and navigating rejection. Trey shares his journey ...

Persistence, Poetry, and Finding Your Path as a Writer 20.04.2026 24:54

In this episode of the Angle on Writing Podcast poet, novelist, playwright, educator, and former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey discuses building a lifelong writing career. David shares how ...