485: Reclaiming Your Rights and Your Legacy (Ep 10)

About this episode

This episode features a conversation about reclaiming book rights and the importance of ownership in a writer's career.

In this Write Big session of the #amWriting Podcast , Jennie Nash talks with author and book coach Janet Fox about a powerful decision: buying back the rights to her first novel and reissuing it on her own terms. Janet shares her journey through traditional publishing, what it took to reclaim ownership of her work, and why legacy—not trends or permission—now guides her creative choices. This conversation is a clear-eyed, inspiring look at what it means to stop waiting and start owning your writing life. In this episode: What it really means to buy back your book rights Why “out of print” doesn’t have to mean the end Publishing as a tool—not an identity Self-publishing, kid lit, and changing industry realities Ownership, legacy, and writing from the heart This episode is a powerful reminder that your work belongs to you—and that writing big often begins with claiming what you’ve already made. Mentioned in Episode Darcy Pattison 100 Covers BookFunnel Draft2Digital Jane Friedman newsletter Janet’s Substack Guest Bio Janet Fox has worn many hats—English teacher, oceanographer, rock band singer—but her favorite is “award-winning children’s author.” She’s written thirteen books for…

People in this episode

Host: Jennie Nash

Guest: Janet Fox

Topics covered

• book rights
• self-publishing
• legacy
• traditional publishing
• creative ownership
• writing journey

Keywords

• book rights
• self-publishing
• legacy
• traditional publishing
• writing ownership
• creative choices
• children's author

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BookFunnel, Draft2Digital, Jane Friedman newsletter, Janet’s Substack

Products: 100 Covers

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