Author Interview with Daniel Shumski: Obsession x Voice + Project Management = Formula for Success
In this Q/A, cookbook author Daniel Shumski gets real about deadlines, recipe revision, and project management. While these are never the shiny, glossy parts of cookbook creation that get the most attention (like photo shoots and cover reveals), I think they’re even more valuable. Also, can a cookbook author have too much cake? Read on to find out.
Read More5 Cookbook Writing and Publishing Resources
When getting started in sorting out the world of cookbook writing, it’s hard to know where to look. Here are five places that can give you a lot of insider intel on cookbooks.
Read More5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing a Cookbook
Between e-newsletters and blog posts, videos and podcasts, there’s never been more options for sharing your personal stories about food. So is a cookbook right for your idea? In this post, I lay out the questions to ask before embarking on the path of writing a book.
Read MoreCookbook Proposal FAQs
How long should my proposal be? What is the magic number of recipes to include? Will an agent write the proposal for me? Do I need to hire a graphic designer? Do I need to follow the trends? These Q’s and many more in this FAQ roundup.
Read MoreHow to Write a Cookbook Proposal
Before you write a cookbook, you usually have to write a proposal. Learn what to include in a cookbook proposal, from the recipe list to the author bio and promotion plan
Read MoreHow I Got My First Cookbook Deal
I didn’t know what I was doing when I set out to get a book deal in 2006, but luck and timing were on my side. Publishing has changed a lot since then. In this post, I talk about what cookbook authors need to consider now.
Read MoreThe Business of Writing Cookbooks and Recipes
For the next several posts, I’ll be writing about about cookbook creation and recipe development, and any other aspect of the business of writing recipes. Any little tips I come across that are fascinating or useful, I’ll share here.
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