A few months ago I was invited to be a speaker at a local library. We talked about seasonal cooking (my other favorite topic in addition to cookbooks). After my talk I was signing books and taking to the attendees when I struck up a conversation with a lady named Susan. She started asking me questions about how I got my cookbook published. Susan didn’t look so happy. She had written a cookbook manuscript and had spent a lot of time and money testing recipes and writing the book, but had yet to get it published. Her voice got shaky and she said, “You know, this writing thing was supposed to be my passion. But now, I feel hopeless. I’m ready to give up.”

My heart went out to Susan. She is like many aspiring cookbook authors. (Maybe even like you?) She’s working so hard and has even written her manuscript! She’s not seeing much return on her efforts.

I used to be there, too. I dreamt of writing my own cookbook, but had to figure out on my own how to get there. Which is why I talked more to Susan and gave her some advice about writing cookbooks. I told her how to find a publisher, that she really didn’t need to submit her full manuscript, and then we discussed ways to find an agent. Her energy began to shift. I could see it, she actually smiled! “Thanks for giving me my passion back”, she said. I smiled too. We had connected over our passion – writing cookbooks.

This is why I’m writing to you today. Maybe you’re like Susan, wanting to figure out how to keep your dream of writing a cookbook alive? Or, maybe you just want someone to “show you the way” in this world of writing cookbooks? Either way, it’s imperative that you learn more about the process of writing a cookbook, what’s needed and what’s not.

I can really help aspiring cookbook authors like you. I can save you time, and help get your cookbook on the road to publication. I’ve edited cookbooks, written my own cookbook, and I know through trial and error what the whole process takes and it doesn’t start with writing a manuscript.

I’m offering a special cookbook coaching program starting in early 2012. This one-time-only program is all about writing cookbooks – and we cover the Essential Ingredients For Writing A Cookbook, plus more. This will help you get your cookbook on the road to publication, plus you won’t feel so isolated and alone.

Since I’m currently hard at work on my writing and consulting business, the space in this cookbook coaching program is limited and at this time available through application only. So you’ll need to act quickly. If you’re ready to go, don’t wait. If you want to save time and have someone walk you through the process of writing a cookbook, you need my help.

All you have to do is visit Cookbook Camp and let me know you’re interested. I will write you back and send you an application.