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  • What a Sentence Can Do: James Altucher
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  • Apple to Highlight Self-Published Books
  • Publishers, Band and Brand!
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  • Authors Hard Times Ahead…and Behind
  • Random Penguins Seen in New York
  • Libraries, Ebooks and Common Sense
  • Open Letter to The Department Of Justice
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  • Traditional Books Light the Kindle Fire
  • Bookstores vs. Amazon Blog War
  • 8 Jobs of Modern Writers–Plus One: DOGGED TRUTHSEEKER
  • Literary Agents Closed to Queries: Is the Sky Falling?
  • Romance Writers Enough with the Rules Already!
  • Sweating the Exception: An Exhaustingly Bad Idea
  • Query Letters #2: That First Sentence (or, Writers, it’s Attitude Adjustment Time)
  • Query Letters: Jody’s Seven Goals
  • Book Publishers Maybe NOT Terrified
  • The Big Year Becomes a Movie
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  • Publishing FACT OR FRENZY!?
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Jody is beyond AWESOME! (more)
Mark Kistler
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 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 has a gift for communicating in a clear, authoritative, engaging way that inspires trust and affection. (more)
Michael Larsen
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 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
Jody gives thoughtful and thorough assessments, a value to me, and I appreciate it. I take her words to heart.  (more)
Bill Nesbit
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’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

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  • Literary Agents: The Right Way to Nag
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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.

RSS General News

  • Penguin Random House Audio Acquires Playaway Products February 2, 2023
    Penguin Random House Audio has acquired Playaway Products, a producer of physical audio players and tablets preloaded with content. Launched in 2005 and based in Solon, Ohio, the company offers 36,000 titles and works with some 40,000 libraries and institutions.

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  • International Bestsellers, January 2023 February 2, 2023 Nina Sabak

Self-Publishing News

RSS Self-pub news from PW

  • “The Plan Was Never to Publish” January 27, 2023
    How compiling a family history created an indie novelist.
  • Cover Redesign: 'Book of Days' by Douglas Bullis January 27, 2023
    Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Book of Days' by Douglas Bullis.
  • New Titles from Self-Publishers: January 2023 January 27, 2023
    Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 49 self-published titles below.

RSS The Book Designer Feed

  • What is a Preface? (Answers to Your 6 Most Common Questions) January 30, 2023
    Sometimes, it’s important to refresh your knowledge of the basic parts of a book. It might not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s an essential part of making sure your book contains everything a reader expects. One example of these plain but essential basic elements is the preface of a book. What exactly is it, […]
    Luke Worlock
  • Front Matter: Organizing the Beginning of Your Book January 30, 2023
    Self-Publishing Basics: How to Organize Your Book's Front Matter includes a checklist of front matter items.
    The Book Designer

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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