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Recent Posts:

  • Literary Agents: The Right Way to Nag
  • Thru Dec. 9! Holiday Raffle for Art Books, Lessons and Equipment
  • Quick Question*Should I buy the Xlibris marketing package?
  • Helen Sedwick on Seven Common (and Avoidable) Copyright Mistakes
  • Quick Question*When do I look for an agent? Before or after the book is finished?
  • Book Proposal Magic Formula
  • Update that Novel in Your Drawer
  • Quick Question*What is Most Important to Book Publishers?
  • Don’t Write for Free. Do Write for Free.
  • Emailed Queries-Bad for Authors
  • Quick Question*Should I Hire an Editor Before I Submit to Agents?
  • What Is a Quick Question?
  • Do I Need an Agent?
  • What a Sentence Can Do: James Altucher
  • 2014 San Francisco Writers Conference
  • Top Ten Places to Discover Books Online
  • Apple to Highlight Self-Published Books
  • Publishers, Band and Brand!
  • I’m Very Unique. Hopefully.
  • 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
  • New York Times Says Publishers are Terrified
  • Publishing FACT OR FRENZY!?
  • Digital Book Proposals: Jody’s Five Keys
  • Book Proposals Go Digital #1
  • The True Cost of Cheap Ebooks
  • In Praise of Rarifying Books (Sort of)
  • Literary Agents and Self Publishing Q & A
  • Serenity Prayer for Overwhelmed Book People
  • The Hangman’s Daughter Makes Me Cheer
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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 gives thoughtful and thorough assessments, a value to me, and I appreciate it. I take her words to heart.  (more)
Bill Nesbit
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
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 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
Working editorially with Jody Rein and her team at Author Planet is like getting a graduate degree in writing… (more)
Timothy Ashby
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

Recent Posts

  • Literary Agents: The Right Way to Nag
  • Thru Dec. 9! Holiday Raffle for Art Books, Lessons and Equipment

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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

  • House Introduces Bill Seeking $5 Billion for Library Facilities March 5, 2021
    The Build America’s Libraries Act was introduced in the House of Representatives this week by Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI) and Don Young (R-AK) and would provide $5 billion to address decades of needed repairs, updates, as well as the construction of modern library facilities in underserved and disadvantaged communities.

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  • Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 3/1-3/5 March 5, 2021 PT Editors

Self-Publishing News

RSS Self-pub news from PW

  • First Lines: March 2021 March 5, 2021
    Our monthly look at some of the best first lines from BookLife authors
  • What’s the Point (of View)? March 5, 2021
    One of the most important decisions a writer can make concerns a narrative’s point of view.
  • “Degenerate” Books for Discerning Readers March 5, 2021
    Pravum, a new indie publishing platform, is born under lockdown.

RSS The Book Designer Feed

  • What is a Preface? February 23, 2021
    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, […]
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  • Where to Find Free Audiobooks in 2021 February 22, 2021
    Free audiobooks are an incredible resource for book lovers of every type. More and more people are discovering the joy of listening to an audiobook during their workout or commute with each passing year. Nothing beats the convenience of being able to listen to your favorite titles for fun or education on your phone, laptop, […]
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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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