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Jody Rein

AuthorPlanet® was created by literary agent Jody Rein of Jody Rein Books, Inc., to provide services not offered through her agency but in which she has expertise, such as corporate and individual branding, books-as-brands development, platform, website and social media creation and strategic planning, and editorial, writing, and general consulting services.

Author Planet®  partners with other reputable publishing professionals to offer some services.

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Jody has long been  known throughout the book publishing industry for her integrity and tenacity, as well as for her editorial and branding skills and her savvy in spotting and selling engaging, bestselling, award-winning books.  Prior to founding the Jody Rein Books, Inc. literary agency, she was an executive editor with Bantam, Doubleday, Dell, and Morrow/Avon in New York.  She has ghostwritten several books, and has taught at university-level courses and scores of conferences.

She has represented such bestselling projects as Pulitzer Prize-winner Mark Obmascik’s The Big Year, which became a major feature film starring Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin;  8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter by Bruce Cameron, which became the mega-hit  TV series, and the internationally sold and acclaimed bestseller Skeletons on the Zahara by Dean H. King. Jody is a member of the Association of Authors’ Representatives and The Authors Guild.

Jody is also expert in the intersection of self and traditional publishing, and, through JRB’s Author Planet Press imprint, has facilitated the self-publishing of several client titles. From her earliest days as an editor she scouted and re-published self-published and small press books. As an agent, she obtained more than a million dollars in advances for the self-published authors whose books she has sold to traditional houses.

Jody loves working in traditional publishing, where she believes the high standards protect both writers and readers. But she doesn’t believe there’s one right path to publication.

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Praise

Kudos to Jody! She provided the substance and valuable information we sought. Jody has such an open, upfront approach; it was perfect for our casual atmosphere. (more)
Bonnie F. McCune
Jody strives for the best, sets the bar high, and encourages others to do the same. Her success in the world of book publishing reflects her high standards. She knows the business inside and out–and her clients benefit! (more)
Dr. Lucy Spelman
Jody is the consummate professional; she’s creative, a pleasure to deal with and her knowledge of book publishing is profound. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. (more)
Madeleine Morel
Working editorially with Jody Rein and her team at Author Planet is like getting a graduate degree in writing… (more)
Timothy Ashby
Thanks to (Author Planet), I have been able to serve as the force behind several events that have resulted in change for good…(more)
Trisha Pritikin
Jody has a gift for communicating in a clear, authoritative, engaging way that inspires trust and affection. (more)
Michael Larsen
Jody’s suggestions are clear and concise, and effectively point me in the direction I need to go with my project. I’ve had a most instructive and enjoyable time working with her! (more)
Louise Hauck
Jody actually takes the time to digest and understand what it is the writer is attempting to do before offering well thought out input. She has a more creative “big picture” mindset than most. (more)
Joe Lieberman
Jody gives thoughtful and thorough assessments, a value to me, and I appreciate it. I take her words to heart.  (more)
Bill Nesbit
Jody is beyond AWESOME! (more)
Mark Kistler

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Publishing News

Writing a book? Confused about publishing options? Need a marketing plan? Don’t miss the 7th annual Nonfiction Writers Conference—a virtual event unlike any other.

Join 15 top speakers May 3-5, 2017 from the comfort of your home or office. For details and registration got to NonfictionWritersConference.com.

Note: This is an affiliate link. Jody knows and respects the people who run this conference.

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Self-Publishing News

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  • First Lines: March 2023 March 10, 2023
    This month, we’ve got the smell of bleach, wine, small-town Arkansas, and more.
  • Mastering Hard and Soft Systems March 10, 2023
    Indie authors should use care when deploying magic in fantasy and sci-fi.
  • Cover Redesign: 'Untraceable' by S.R. Johannes March 10, 2023
    ​This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Untraceable' by S.R. Johannes.

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  • Cool Writing Fonts And 5 Tips To Pick A Great One March 15, 2023
    Any author looking to publish a book is probably curious about the cool writing fonts out there that they could use. There are so many ways to customize your book and your writing style through the choice of book fonts on the outside and inside of your book. In this article, we will be going […]
    Jackie Pearce
  • How to Grow Your Email List (10 Clever Ways) March 9, 2023
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Author Planet, Jody Rein News

Looking forward to the upcoming 2018 San Francisco Writers conference February 14-17, 2018. Jody will be teaching many classes, and offering free coaching sessions.

Hey, hey, teaching again at the wonderful 2018 Willamette Writers Conference, August 2-5 in Portland, Oregon. This time taught a SIX HOUR Query Master workshop–super fun!

Jody is doing the morning keynnote for theCastle Rock Writers Conference 2018, in October, in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Jody was interviewed by Stephanie Chandler in a teleseminar for the Nonfiction Authors Association on April 13, 2016.

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