The Writer's Market Podcast

The Writer's Market Podcast


Latest Episodes

How to Juggle a Freelance Writing Career & Writing a Novel With Jessica McCann – Episode 11
March 14, 2017

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems breakdown the transition from freelancing to writing a novel (0:30), share what writers can do on social media to build their visibility (5:50), and talk with freelance writing expert and novelist Jessica McCann,

New Year’s Resolutions, How to Stay on Track & More – Episode 10
January 20, 2017

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems discuss New Year’s resolutions for writers, how to stay on track and what you can learn from failed resolutions of the past that can help you reach your writing goals and have an … More »

Copyrights, Defamation of Character, & Contracts Explained with Attorney Amy Cook – Episode 9
December 15, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems explain why reposting others’ work on your blog can get you in hot water (0:30), share three ways writers can build a mailing list (5:35), and discuss copyrights, defamation of character,

How to be a Children’s Book Author & Illustrator with Debbie Ridpath Ohi – Episode 8
September 30, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems share the three key elements of blogging (3:50), discuss writing and illustrating children’s books with bestselling illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi (5:50) (who illustrated Michael Ian Black’s “Naked” and “I’m Bored”)...

From Day Job to Full-Time Freelance Writing Career with Doug White – Episode 7
September 06, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems dish advice about making connections (0:30), discuss how to follow up with editors to land more assignments (5:20), and talk to successful freelancer Doug White (7:50) about how he transitioned from his full-time jo...

How to Talk to a Literary Agent with Carly Watters – Episode 6
July 22, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems share tips and funny encounters with literary agents (1:00), important advice for entering writing contests (11:30), and discuss how to approach an agent (and more) with literary agent Carly Watters (14:00).

Oprah Book Club’s First Author Gives Writing & Publishing Advice – Episode 5
June 17, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems discuss what books would be in their book clubs (1:00), writing in different points of view (7:05), what to consider when negotiating with publishers (11:25), and talk writing with the first Oprah Book Club author,

How to Start Freelance Writing with Zachary Petit – Episode 4
May 16, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems explain how to deal with rejection (8:50), discuss how to create and maintain a successful blog (11:15) and talk specifically about how to land freelance writing assignments (especially when just starting out) with ...

Building a Freelance Writing Career with Carol Tice – Episode 3
April 26, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems discuss the submission process for freelancers (9:30), how to build your author platform on Facebook (11:50), and investments you need to make to grow your freelancing career with freelance writing expert Carol Tice...

Tax Tips for Writers with CPA Carol Topp – Episode 2
March 29, 2016

Robert Lee Brewer and Brian A. Klems explain how to write effective query letters (8:05), talk platform building through Twitter (10:50), and discuss key things writers should know about taxes with CPA Carol Topp (15:25).