Writing a cookbook should not be a mysterious process. Writing a cookbook is not a project available only to celebrities…
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Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 16
It’s time for my monthly Cookbook and Food Writing Links issue. But first, a message about the app I use…
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 15
Today it’s time for my monthly roundup of links for cookbooks, writing, and productivity. TRAVEL AND COOKBOOKS Research about cookbooks…
How To Write A Cookbook Revisited
If you have been following me here on this blog for any time, you may know I can pretty easily…
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 14
FAMILY COOKBOOKS When you embark on a family cookbook, a traditional publisher isn’t your goal. You most likely want to…
How To Trust Yourself
My daughter moved home from college over the weekend. She lived in her freshman dorm for eight months and…
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 13
BRAIN TRAINING When I travel I like to ask my brain how I can offer value in my business for…
If you want to write a cookbook: You have to write
This may be a rant of sorts, but I have something on my mind. We all have dreams. Dreams to…
11 Tips From Q1
It’s the end of the 1st quarter of the year, and I’m fired up about my first 12 weeks of…
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 12
$200 Cookbook This is older news, but did you ever hear about Tom Brady’s $200 Cookbook? He created a system and…
Consuming VS Creating
One of my favorite things to do is consume. I love to read. Eat. Drink red wine. Watch reruns of…
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 11
In our businesses and personal lives, we are either creating or consuming. I love to consume as much as the…
Steps To Write A Cookbook Part 2: Define Your Cookbook Concept
This is part #2 of a series of blog posts to help aspiring cookbook authors walk through the steps to writing…
Steps to Write a Cookbook Part 1: Identify Your Goals for Publication
There are many reasons that someone wants to write a cookbook. Maybe they want to write for their family, or perhaps…
10 Ways to Persevere When Writing A Cookbook
You aren’t going to find anybody that’s going to be successful without making a sacrifice and without perseverance. – Lou…
Fall Cookbook Roundup
Fall is a favorite time of year for cookbook publication, so it’s time for my annual fall cookbook roundup referencing…
Q & A: How Do I Write a Cookbook Proposal that Attracts Agents and Publishers?
Agents and publishers love well-written cookbook proposals. They want to read proposals that are unforgettable and read about aspiring authors…
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 10
INSPIRATION I’ve always loved Nora Ephron. Her book, I Feel Bad About My Neck, is too relate-able. I also love lists…
Cookbook Expert Interview Series: Dianne Jacob: Have Something New To Say That Will Appeal To A Large Audience
Author and writing coach Dianne Jacob is considered a go-to expert for food writers. Both her book, Will Write for Food,…
5 Reasons Writing A Cookbook Is Easier Than Maintaining A Food Blog
I’ve often said that it has been easier for me to write a cookbook than to maintain a food blog.…