Angle On Writing

Sorel Kaire, an independent author whose extensive career in television includes working as a writers’ assistant and script supervisor on productions such as The Golden Girls and Sports Night, shares fascinating ...

Many first-time authors think editing means fixing grammar and typos. Professional editor Allison Buehner explains why that’s actually the final step. In this episode developmental editor and entrepreneur Allison Buehner ...

That flattering email says someone loves your book and wants to feature it in a book club or perhaps turn it into a movie. Great news…or a scam? In this ...

What exactly does hybrid publishing mean, and is this the right path for your book? In this episode Holly Kammier, author, co-founder of Acorn Publishing, and Publishing Director of the ...

Sometimes an old screenplay hidden in a filing cabinet change your life. For romance author Julie Navickas, that’s exactly what happened. In this episode Julie talks about her journey from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...