The Writer's Market Podcast

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, who penned the award-winning … More »

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 »

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, publishing contracts with … More »

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”), and how to improve … More »

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 job to become a full-time freelancer. Doug … More »

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). To listen to current and past episodes on … More »

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, Jacquelyn … More »

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 … More »

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 … More »

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). To listen to current and past episodes … More »