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
October 31, 2017
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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
October 24, 2017
40 Blog Post Ideas for Building Your Platform
Aspiring cookbook authors have a dual-focus for tasks they need to complete, especially if they desire a traditional publishing contract.
October 10, 2017
Cookbook Manuscripts Done!
This is a short blog post – but I’m so happy. I did it! Done and done. I submitted my
October 3, 2017
Creating Your Perfect Day
It’s a beautiful morning here as I write this blog post. We just finished a great weekend. My 15-year old
September 26, 2017
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
September 19, 2017
Secrets to Cookbook Writing Progress
I’ve been thinking a lot about cookbook projects. They are complicated, but fun and rewarding when you have an idea
September 12, 2017
Fall Cookbook Roundup
Fall is a favorite time of year for cookbook publication, so it’s time for my annual fall cookbook roundup referencing
September 5, 2017
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
August 29, 2017
Cookbook Expert Interview Series: Cameron Ludwick: Trust Your Publisher
I’ve known Cameron for several years. She worked for my first publisher, the University Press of Kentucky. When I thought
August 15, 2017
Mastermind Groups
When I graduated from chef school, one of the first books I read was Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon
August 8, 2017
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
August 1, 2017
Focus List and Ignore List
In 2009, Peter Bregman wrote an article for the Harvard Business Review called Two Lists You Should Look at Every
July 25, 2017
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,
July 18, 2017
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.
July 11, 2017
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 9
Cookbook Writing Cookbook authors have routines they follow to help them focus and write their manuscripts. Let’s take a look
July 4, 2017
5 Questions Every Cookbook Author Must Answer
Imagine if you knew five questions that every editor, publisher, marketer, reviewer, and reader of your book would love to
June 27, 2017
Cookbook Author Interview: Lauren Harris-Pincus: Write And Fix It Later
A few years ago, I met Lauren virtually through a conversation about her desire to write a cookbook. This is
June 20, 2017
Time Management Tips
In working with my cookbook coaching clients, mastermind groups, and on my own projects, I realize the importance of planning my
June 13, 2017
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 8
Writing Routines If you’ve followed me here for a while, then you maybe know by now that I live by
June 6, 2017
Want to Write a Food Memoir: Start With a Proposal
One of my private coaching clients is discerning the format of the food/cooking book she wants to write. Part of
May 30, 2017
20 Ways to Enhance Your Focus and Fight Procrastination Part 2
Procrastination and lack of focus is a common challenge for writers. Procrastination is sometimes based in fear, while lack of
May 23, 2017
20 Ways to Enhance Your Focus and Fight Procrastination Part 1
I worked on this blog post for longer than I expected to work on it, but I don’t think it’s because
May 16, 2017
5 Myths About Writing a Cookbook
Writing a cookbook should not be a mysterious process. Also, writing a cookbook is not a project available only to
May 9, 2017
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 7
This roundup, while not specific to cookbooks and food writing, contains websites and organizations for writers of all genres. On
May 2, 2017
Is My Cookbook Concept Good Enough?
It’s not uncommon for aspiring cookbook authors to worry that their cookbook concept won’t be “good enough”. They think
April 25, 2017
6 Tips for Negotiating a Traditional Cookbook Contract
It was just a few months ago that I negotiated my third and fourth cookbook contracts. I’ve actually negotiatled all
April 18, 2017
Writing a Cookbook Proposal – 5 Tips for Success
Every cookbook needs to have a specific audience defined. Be it men, women, school-age children, older adults, newly retired executives,
April 11, 2017
3 Ways To Not Write A Cookbook
Over the past several years I’ve enjoyed coaching clients who want to write their first cookbook. They come to me
April 4, 2017
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 6
Cookbook News Publisher’s Weekly shares regular and reliable information about the publishing industry. Here is there recent Preview of Cookbooks: March
March 21, 2017
Writing A Cookbook: Plan For The Obstacles
If you want to write a cookbook, I guarantee that obstacles will appear the minute you state your intention. Obstacles
March 17, 2017
How To Write A Cookbook: Don’t Quit Before You Start
This story is about Felicia and Grant, two aspiring cookbook authors. Both Felicia and Grant think to themselves, “I’d like
March 9, 2017
5 Questions to Ask Before Writing A Cookbook
Writing cookbooks has been a rewarding experience for me both personally and professionally, and the fact that I’ve repeated the
February 14, 2017
Manage Your Energy to Manage Your Time
Productivity always remains top of mind for me. Due to weekly commitments, and a desire for flexibility to spend time
January 24, 2017
Food Trends 2017
It’s time for my annual Food Trends update, this time of course focusing on predictions and trends for 2017 in
January 12, 2017
The Power of Showing Up
One thing I’m going to try this year is to use the phrase show up to define my actions. With projects that
January 4, 2017
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 5
FOOD TRENDS One of my favorite resources for food trends is Allecipes’ Measuring Cup Consumer Trend Report. This report
December 15, 2016
Fall Cookbook Roundup
It’s time for my semi-annual cookbook roundup. Fall and the Christmas/holiday season traditionally creates a busy time for cooks as well
November 16, 2016
Cookbook and Food Writing Links Vol. 4
BOOK MARKETING My 2nd cookbook, Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State continues to keep me busy. Most marketing
November 10, 2016