Cookbook Love Podcast

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I have an interview with Phoebe Lapine. Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. She is the author of 4 books, including the recently published book Carbivore, a cookbook with 130 recipes to stop fearing carbs and embrace comfort food you love. As an advocate for autoimmune disease and finding food freedom despite chronic illness, Phoebe's work has appeared in Food & Wine, Marie Claire, SELF, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and Mind Body Green. During our interview, Phoebe and I talked about her journey as a cookbook writer, how having an autoimmune disease shifted her food perspective, two fun chapters in the Carbivore cookbook, the role of SEO in naming her cookbooks, as well as Phoebe's tips for balancing the process of blogging, social media, book marketing all while writing a book. Things We Mention In This Episode Join the waitlist for Cookbook on KDP Phoebe Lapine Carbivore Jamie Oliver The Naked Chef Takes Off

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I have an interview with Food TV Executive Producer Karen Katz. Karen has worked on food television shows in various competition, lifestyle, documentary, reality, children's, and music/variety programming. She just completed her first book, GETTING SAUCED—How I Learned Everything I Know about Food from Working in TV, a memoir about her life behind the scenes in TV working with some beloved chefs: Emeril Lagasse, Julia Child, Bobby Flay, and Buddy Valastro, to name a few. Today on the podcast, Karen and I discuss why she wrote her memoir, what she learned from working in TV, highlights of her years at Food Network and why food shows are so popular. Karen also shares her advice with someone who wants to get on a cooking show, the value of promoting books on TV, and the inclusion of recipes in her memoir. Things We Mention In This Episode Join waitlist for Cookbook on KDP Getting Sauced with Karen Katz The Katz Tales Ripe Figs: Recipes and Stories from Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today is our 300th episode! In preparation for this, I listened to Episode 263 when I celebrated the end of my 5th year of podcasting last September. I talked a lot about the ROI and the tangible benefits of having a podcast, from the people I've met to the books I've been exposed to and received in the mail to the new students who have entered my programs. These are all amazing external benefits and I fully expect these to grow over time. For today's podcast, I reflect on something called strategic byproducts when we commit to the long-haul of projects, like a podcast or writing books, and the use of a tool called 7 Layers Deep to help you define your why if you want to write a book or start a podcast of your own. Things We Mention In This Episode Cookbook Love Podcast Episode 263 The ROI of Cookbook Love Podcast 7 Levels Deep

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Debbie Berne. Debbie is a professional book designer and has been designing books for over 20 years for publishers of all sizes, working on projects for authors, editors, agents, poets, artists, chefs, gardeners, and musicians. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Debbie took an interest in how book design interacts with the editorial side of making books, and the result is her new book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, published by The University of Chicago Press. Today on the podcast, we talk about why she wrote her book with authors and editors in mind, the importance of design in cookbooks, particularly the recipes and trends in cookbook covers, and why it's important to consider a book designer when you publish your book. Things We Mention In This Episode Debbie Berne Design The Design of Books by Debbie Berne Dining In by Alison Roman

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Amy Myrdal Miller. Amy is an award-winning dietitian, culinary nutrition expert, and public speaker. Amy is the president of Farmer's Daughter Consulting and was the collaborator on the 4th edition of Cooking a la Heart with Linda Hachfeld. Cooking a la Heart was first published in the early 1990s by Apple a Day Press and has sold well over 100,000 copies during its publication, from a comb-bound book to this new version with 500 easy and delicious recipes to help make every meal heart-healthy. Today on the podcast, Amy and I discuss her opportunity to co-author this book, her joys and frustrations of writing a cookbook, her belief in honoring food cultures, and her advice to cookbook writers. Cookbook Love Podcast Interview with Professional Copyeditor Suzanne Faas Cooking a la Heart 4th Edition The Book of Bread by Judith and Evan Jones

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. I've talked a lot about traditional and self-publishing on the podcast. I've noticed recently that some beautiful cookbooks aren't traditional or self-published but hybrid or custom-published. Today, on the podcast, I have an interview with Georgie Hockett. Georgie is the Marketing Director at Flashpoint Books. Georgie joined Girl Friday Productions (the parent company) in 2018 as a marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in media and magazines. At Flashpoint, Georgie's passion for helping authors achieve their unique version of success makes her a client favorite, and her support of her talented marketing strategists makes her beloved by her team as well. Today on the podcast, Georgie and I talk about the definitions of hybrid and custom publishing, the ideal client for a hybrid book, and the mindset of the ideal client for Flashpoint. We also dive into a hybrid publisher's services, how to know if hybrid publishing is for you, and Georgie's advice to a cookbook writer considering hybrid or custom publishing. Things We Mention In This Episode: Flashpoint Books Lil' Luna's So Easy So Yummy by Kristyn Merkley The Kitchen Commune by Chay Wike

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. When working with people who want to write a cookbook, many hold themselves back from the idea of traditional publishing. So what is traditional publishing? Traditional publishing is book publishing, where you write the book, and a publisher publishes it for you for free, and you make royalties off the book's sales. So, to help you understand more about traditional publishing, I want to share three myths about traditional publishing so that you can see what traditional publishers do for us and what's possible for your cookbook project. Before we start, yesterday's masterclass, How to Master Cookbook Publisher: Secure Your Dream Agent or Editor, was wonderful. Thanks to everyone who attended. And I'm so excited that the doors are open to Get Paid to Get Published. Get Paid to Get Published is my flagship group coaching program, where I help food and nutrition experts get paid to write a cookbook without spending their money to get published. I love this program and have had so much fun helping food and nutrition experts build their platforms, create their cookbook concepts, write proposals, and pitch their dream agents or publishers. So, if you missed the class and would like to learn more about the Get Paid to Get Published program, head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free, and you will receive a replay and learn more about the Get Paid to Get Published program. And we have a super-special bonus available for anyone who enrolls through Monday, May 13th. It would be my honor to work with you. Things We Mention In This Episode: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. When working with people who want to write a cookbook, I hear many about cookbook writers' doubts. Doubt means you don't believe cookbook publishing is possible for you for various reasons. Today on the podcast, I want to discuss cookbook writers' most common doubts and how to turn the doubt into a statement that you can work on believing to help you move forward with your cookbook project. Before we start, do you want to master cookbook publishing and secure an agent or publisher you love? I know there are many of you out there who are like this. I've talked to and coached you, and I suspect many are listening to you feel this way. So, suppose you'd like to learn how to secure an agent or publisher for your cookbook project. In that case, I invite you to an upcoming free webinar I'm teaching on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, called: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher. In this class, I will talk all about the five main steps in the cookbook publishing process, four qualities of cookbook writers that agents and publishers love, and three myths about the cost of writing a cookbook that we need to squash so that you can move forward with your project. I'd love for you to join me so head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free and register for this free class today. Things We Mention In This Episode: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I'm excited to talk to you about how to persevere in cookbook publishing. The journey of writing a cookbook and getting it published is a long haul, especially when you add in the journey of marketing, promotion, and sales of your book after it's published. So why do we want to do this when we know the abysmal stats about book writing success? On today's episode I'll share the stats and offer five strategies to help you cross the finish line of your cookbook project. Before we start, do you want to master cookbook publishing and secure an agent or publisher you love? I know there are many of you out there that want this. I've talked to and coached you, and I suspect many are listening to you feel this way. So, suppose you'd like to learn how to secure an agent or publisher for your cookbook project. In that case, I invite you to an upcoming free webinar I'm teaching on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, called: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher. In this class, I will talk all about the five main steps in the cookbook publishing process, four qualities of cookbook writers that agents and publishers love, and 3 myths about the cost of writing a cookbook that we need to squash so that you can move forward with your project. I'd love for you to join me so head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free and register for this free class today. Things We Mention In This Episode: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I'm excited to talk to you about how to persevere in cookbook publishing. The journey of writing a cookbook and getting it published is a long haul, especially when you add in the journey of marketing, promotion, and sales of your book after it's published. So why do we want to do this? Over my many years of working with writing my own cookbooks and working with cookbook writers, I have learned a ton, but there's one thing that we haven't talked about, and that's your why behind your why. There are many reasons why we want to write a cookbook. I will talk about them today, but behind our why is another way: what is the deep-down reason that we're willing to endure the doubt, laziness, confusion, procrastination, and rejection that we will inevitably face to get the book published? That's what we're going to discuss on the show today. Before we start, do you want to master cookbook publishing and secure an agent or publisher you love? I know there are many of you out there that want this. So, suppose you'd like to learn how to secure an agent or publisher for your cookbook project. In that case, I invite you to an upcoming free webinar I'm teaching on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, called: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher. In this class, I will talk all about the five main steps in the cookbook publishing process, four qualities of cookbook writers that agents and publishers love, and 3 myths about the cost of writing a cookbook that we need to squash so that you can move forward with your project. I'd love for you to join me so head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free and register for this free class today. Things We Mention In This Episode: Master Cookbook Publishing: Secure Your Dream Agent or Publisher

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, on the podcast, I'm excited to talk to you about my experience with writing. I am a writer and love writing and reading about writers' routines. In my life, I employ ten writing practices that ensure I put my pen to paper daily and every week in many ways. In this episode, I will share behind-the-scenes strategies and tools that have helped me write every day for over 20 years and write and publish four cookbooks in seven years. Things We Mention In This Episode: Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Confident Cookbook Writer Facebook Group Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way Julia Cameron's Write For Life Mead 5 Star Notebooks 6-Pack

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Very excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes interview today about cookbook public relations and publicity. Before we dive into the show, Traditional publishers get a bad rap in a lot of writing circles. I hear them described as profit-seeking enemies who are out to steal our ideas or, worse yet, our souls. I have loved all of my publishers. They were partners in helping me create beautiful books so that I could share my recipes and stories with the world. And the team of editors, designers, layout experts, printers, photographers, indexers, marketers, and distributors they paid was amazing too. With traditional publishing, we, as cookbook writers, provide the recipes and stories, and publishers work the book magic. We become a cookbook concept machine, writing and cranking out book concepts and manuscripts, and our publishers create the books. If you want to learn more about publishing in this way, where you get published without spending any of your own money to edit, design, print, or distribute the book, head over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free to learn more. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Andrea Burnett. Andrea is the Founder of Andrea Burnett Lifestyle Public Relations. Andrea has been a lifestyle book publicist and publishing professional for over 25 years. She's worked for top-tier publishers, including Penguin Random House, Ten Speed, Chronicle Books, Quarto, Cameron, Abrams, Artisan, Page Street, Hardie Grant, and many others. Andrea specializes in lifestyle non-fiction books focusing on cookbooks, and has been fortunate enough to do PR for some notable award-winning culinary professionals, including many of the authors I have had here on the Cookbook Love Podcast. Food and cooking are a passion of Andrea's, so cookbooks are always a pleasure for her to promote. Today on the podcast, we talk about trends in traditional, self, and hybrid publishing, what it takes to get a book deal, specific things first-time authors can do to help their publicist, as well as the cost of hiring a publicist to help promote you and your book. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook training Andrea Burnett Public Relations Milk Street Cookbooks The Essential New York Times Cookbook

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Tara Lanich-LaBrie. Growing up near Chicago and later studying in Santa Fe, Tara's culinary style is deeply influenced by her appreciation for nature and art. Inside her company, "The Medicine Circle," Tara combines her passion for plant-inspired cooking and natural remedies. Today on the podcast, we take a magical culinary adventure inside Tara's new book Foraged and Grown and talk all about seasonal plants that inspire cooking, the use of color in food, and Tara's tips for introducing new plants and herbs into our diet. Things We Mention In This Episode: The Medicine Circle Foraged and Grown Madur Jaffery World of the East Vegetarian Cooking

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Rowena Scherer. Rowena grew up in Malaysia and some of her fondest memories were cooking with her family. But it wasn't until she was on vacation with her children that she saw the joy on their faces while they took a cooking class, but at the same time, struggled to cut an onion. That was when she knew something had to change. As a result, Rowena left her job on Wall Street to create an experiential way to teach cooking skills to kids while also giving them bite-sized lessons in world geography, history, and culture. Today on the podcast, we talk about Rowena's business, Eat to Explore, her new book Taste of the World, and her desire and intention to help children not only learn the life skills of cooking but also how to become good global citizens. Things We Mention In This Episode: Eat To Explore A Taste of The World by Rowena Scherer

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Chantal Secours. Chantal is a Culinary Nutrition Expert, recipe developer, and YouTuber who enjoys creating and sharing healthy plant-based and allergen-friendly treats and recipes. Her gluten-free journey started in 2015. Learning to cook and bake without top allergens was important when her son experienced multiple food allergies. Chantal is the author of the Gluten-Free, No Eggs or Dairy Bread Machine cookbook. I am proud to say that Chantal is a graduate of the 2023 cohort of Cookbooks on KDP, and the book we're talking about today she wrote and published as a result of being in the program. If you have a collection of recipes you want to publish in a book, the doors for our 2024 cohort are open to Cookbooks on KDP. In this 12-week group program, I will help you step-by-step learn how to publish a book of recipes on Amazon. When you complete the program, you will have completed two types of recipe books to share family recipes or give away as holiday gifts. If you'd like to learn more about this offer, head over to https://www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/kdp2024 and read more details about the program and your chance to enroll in this year's program. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn more about cookbooks on KDP and receive a bonus of Recipe Week 5-Day Training that is all about writing recipes. Gluten-Free, No Eggs or Dairy Bread Machine Cookbook Connect with Chantal on her blog Fresh is Real

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Lorraine Carlstrom. Lorraine has been interested in food and cooking for most of her life, including roles as a cook where she cooked at a backcountry cabin in the Canadian Rockies, volunteered at an organic farm, served as a leader for the Weston A. Price Foundation, and taught cooking classes. Lorraine is the author of Roo's Kitchen: Bone Broth Soups and Sourdough Sides: Nourishing Recipes Inspired by friends, family, and life playing in nature. I am proud to say that Lorraine is a graduate of the 2023 cohort of Cookbooks on KDP, and the book we're talking about today she wrote and published as a result of being in the program. If you have a collection of recipes that you want to publish in a book, the doors for our 2024 cohort are open to Cookbooks on KDP. In this 12-week group program, I will help you step-by-step learn how to publish a book of recipes on Amazon. When you complete the program, you will have completed two types of recipe books to share family recipes or give away as holiday gifts. If you'd like to learn more about this offer, head over to https://www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/kdp2024, and read more details about the program, your chance to enroll in this year's program. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn more about Cookbooks on KDP and receive a bonus of Recipe Week 5-Day Training all about writing recipes. Roo's Kitchen: Bone Broth and Sourdough Sides

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I share the pros and cons of the 3 most popular paths to publish your cookbook. So, let's dive in! Before we start, I want to talk to those of you listening who have collected family recipes that you want to turn into a book to share with your family or friends. I am offering a self-publishing course called Cookbooks on KDP. Cookbooks on KDP is a 12-week group program to help you learn step-by-step how to publish a book of recipes on Amazon. When you complete the program, you will have completed two recipe books to share family recipes or give away as holiday gifts. If you'd like to learn more about this offer, head over to https://www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/kdp2024, and read more details about the program, some testimonials from last year, and your chance to enroll in this year's program. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn more about Cookbooks on KDP and receive a bonus of Recipe Week 5-Day Training all about writing recipes.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today we embark on a culinary journey with passionate food blogger, home cook, recipe developer, and health advocate Chay Wike, author of Kitchen Commune. In her new book, Chay draws on her years of expertise to create a cookbook that transcends traditional recipes. For Chay, it's not just about cooking; it's about creating a sense of community, health, and well-being around the dinner table. Today on the podcast, we talk about Chay's health journey, her blog and book writing and publishing journey, and her advice for cooking inclusive meals and embarking on a cookbook publishing journey. Things We Mention In This Episode Follow Chay on Instagram @thekitchencommune Kitchen Commune blog and book The New Basics by Julie Russo and Sheila Lukens

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Since we're now in the season of Lent, I'm excited to replay this interview with Georgina Hayden. Georgina is a cook, food writer and stylist, and the author of Nistisima: The Secret to Delicious Vegan Cooking from the Mediterranean. Nistisima, filled with stories, tips, trips, and photography, explores plant-based eating and fasting from animal products during Lent in the Orthodox religion. Listen in as Georgie, and I discuss her third book, pushing the boundaries of food and cooking with a discussion of religious practices, her love and focus on Greek and Cypriot food, and how she learned to write recipes and become a part of Jamie Oliver's team. Things We Mention In This Episode Follow Georgina on Instagram @georginahayden Nistisima by Georgina Hayden Taverna by Georgina Hayden Falling on Cloudberries by Tessa Kiros

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, on the podcast, I have an interview with Althea Brown. Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Althea Brown is the creator and voice behind metemgee.com, a blog about Guyanese (Caribbean) recipes and traditions. After struggling with acid reflux for years, Althea started exploring the possibility that the way she was eating was making her sick so she shifted her focus to recreate Guyanese and Caribbean recipes to be gluten-, dairy-, and refined-sugar-free. Althea now lives in Aurora, Colorado, with her husband and three children. Today on the podcast, we talk about how Althea started her blog, her book Caribbean Paleo, several delicious recipes from the book, and how she balances her online presence, blog, and book promotion while being a mom of three. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Without Spending Your Own Money to Edit, Design, or Print the Book. Connect with Althea Brown online Caribbean Paleo cookbook Everyone's Table by Gregory Gourdet

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Kat Ashmore. Kat is the digital creator behind Kat Can Cook. Before becoming a TikTok food sensation, Kat graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She then worked for Martha Stewart, developing recipes and producing cooking segments on the Martha Steward Show. She is known for her skillful ability to incorporate clever food hacks and tips into fun, simple, and delicious recipes that just happen to be healthy too. Her real life, authentic, unfussy approach, and relatability have created a community of enthusiastic home cooks. Today on the podcast, we talk about Kat's journey from Martha Stewart to her first cookbook, Big Bites, and her journey through food media on camera and off. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Without Spending Your Own Money to Edit, Design, or Print the Book. Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun Kat Ashmore website Cookbooks by Alice Waters Cookbooks by Melissa Clark Cookbooks by Yotam Ottolenghi

For many of you, the cost of writing your cookbook is on your mind. Some of you have asked me, "Will I go into debt writing this book"? That's what we're here to talk about today as I reveal seven truths about the cost of writing a cookbook as well as seven benefits I developed/received from writing cookbooks. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Without Spending Your Own Money to Edit, Design, or Print the Book.

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I have an interview with Kristyn Merkley, author of So Easy & So Yummy: The Ultimate Resource for Feeding Your Friends and Family. After 14 years as one of the original recipe bloggers, Kristyn Merkley, founder of Lil' Luna, has become one of the internet's most beloved food content creators. Kristyn lives in Gilbert, AZ with her husband and six children (ages 6-16). Her down-to-earth, upbeat, and robust "slice of life" content, mixed with her tried and true recipes that are fool-proof and family-loved, have amassed her a loyal following in the millions across her site and social platforms. Today on the podcast, we talk about Kristyn's brand and brand focus, providing value to her readers, her journey to publishing her cookbook, and her favorite "cookbook" that you won't be able to find in stores. Things We Mention In This Episode: Register for Cobwebs to Connections: How to Build an Email List with a Newsletter So Easy & So Yummy: The Ultimate Resource for Feeding Your Friends and Family

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year. I have a lot planned inside the Get Paid to Get Published program, with nutrition coaching/counseling for cookbook writers, and some exciting news about the podcast so stay tuned! Today I have an interview with Gerry Romano. Gerry is a retired publishing and communications consultant who lives in Virginia. Gerry enjoyed an extensive career as a magazine editor and writer for not-for-profit associations. After she retired she began creative writing - and self-published 3 books - biographies of her mother, mother-in-law, and most recently her autobiography and has also embarked on a family cookbook project. Today on the show Gerry and I discuss how not everyone cooks, but can still love cookbooks, how to handle special occasions as a non-cook, and her advice for writing a family book or cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Register for Cobwebs to Connections: How to Build an Email List with a Newsletter Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love, and Food Ann Hood Cat Lovers Cookbook The Teen-ager's Menu Cookbook

Welcome to our first episode of 2024! What better way to kick off the new year than with a cookbook all about eating more veggies with an interview with Toby Amidor? Toby is a best-selling cookbook author and award-winning dietitian who believes that healthy and wholesome can also be appetizing and delicious. Toby is the author of 9 cookbooks, founder of Toby Amidor Nutrition, and is the nutrition expert for the Food Network. Today on the podcast we talk about the health benefits of vegetables, creative ways to eat vegetables, why Toby keeps writing cookbooks, and how she starts to ideate a new cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Up Your Veggies Toby Amidor Nutrition Ellie Kreiger Cookbooks by Dana Angelo White

Welcome to the final episode of the podcast for 2023! Today I want to wrap up 2023 on a positive note and with a few words of encouragement for you all. 2023 was a year of transition for me, maybe it was for you too? So I asked myself if in 2024 I want to keep telling the same stories to myself and others. If I plan to continue writing, cooking, podcasting, consulting, teaching, and coaching what new stories can I tell? There are always new possibilities to explore so what will 2024 intentionally hold for each of us? On the podcast today I will share four questions we can ask ourselves as we head into 2024 as cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and members of cookbook clubs.

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. Today at the offical beginning of winter here in the northern hemisphere and while making final preparations for Christmas, I share three stories with you from two seasonal cookery books and one story from a book of poems, songs, and parables. Things We Mention In This Episode: The Year of Miracles by Ella Reisberger The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater Barrington Bunny in The Way of the Wolf by Martin Bell

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with Katie Jacobs. Katie is a fourth-generation Nashville native author, stylist, and photographer. She is the creator and art director at Styling My Everyday a food and lifestyle blog. Today on the podcast we talk about Katie's new book The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book, her journey to write a cookbook with a narrow concept, tips for how she balances her work with being a mom of 3, her advice for aspiring cookbook writers and the way she kept everything organized as she was working on this most recent book. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Styling My Everyday website Follow Katie Jacobs - Nashville on Instagram The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez Alt: Better Home Cooking Through Science

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with an interview with Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini. Outspoken TV pros Lisa and Debrianna shared their kitchens, hearts, anxieties, and good humor as they broadcast their culinary adventures during the Covid-19 lockdown. In the process, they connected with a hungry audience from around the globe and in turn created their cookbook That Time We Ate Our Feelings: 150 Recipes for Comfort Food from the Heart. In their recently released book Lisa and Debrianna share their most beloved dishes along with never-before-share creations and top-voted dishes by members of the Corona Kitchen community. Today on the podcast we discuss how they created their community, the importance of carving out time for joy, creativity, and cooking, as well as advice for first-time writers. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook The Corona Kitchen on Instagram Golden Goose Kitchen That Time We Ate Our Feelings Cookbook Vegetarian Epicure The Pleasure of Cooking Cuisinart Series The Greens Cookbook Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah Annemarie's Personal Cookbook

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with an interview with food writer Tessa Kiros. Born in London to a Greek-Cypriot father and Finnish mother, international best-selling author Tessa Kiros developed an interest in the food of different cuisines and travel from an early age. She grew up in South Africa and left home at 18 to travel and cook, working in restaurants in London, Sydney, Athens, and Mexico. Today on the podcast, we talk about Tessa's 11th book, Now and Then Tessa's reflection on a lifetime of cooking and eating. With characteristic generosity of spirit, Tessa invites us into her kitchen to share what she's cooking now: an exciting blend of new discoveries and enduring favorites that connect the threads of her life. Part memoir, part travel guide, part food odyssey, this collection of more than 150 new recipes is accompanied by Tessa's reflections and favorite food memories. Longtime fans will rejoice in her best work, and aspiring cooks will discover how and why she has redefined the modern cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Connect with Tessa Kairos on Instagram Now and Then By Tessa Kiros Home Cooking a Writer in the Kitchen by Laurie Colwin

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with a message to everyone for Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a great holiday! And if you have some free time this weekend, you can enjoy our free masterclass: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Without Spending Your Own Money to Publish the Cookbook

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with Anne Beiler. Anne began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer's market stand into Auntie Anne's(R), the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair. Today, Anne speaks to audiences around the world, inspiring people with her authentic stories and life experiences. Today on the podcast, Anne and I talk about life growing up in an Old Order Amish and Mennonite family, the birth of her business, and her cookbook Come to the Table. In her cookbook, she shares familiar recipes from her life growing up in a family of 10. Anne does openly share about her life events that led to her depression, so listen with compassion and love as we learn how Anne became the entrepreneur, author, and leader she is today. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Connect with Anne Beiler online Come to the Table by Anne Belier, signed copy The Mennonite Community Cookbook

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with an interview with John McCarthy and Carey Jones. John, a mixologist by trade, and Carey, a food and spirits writer, have been crafting cocktails together for many years. They were the co-authors of the "Liquor Cabinet Roulette" series on Food & Wine's website and are the authors of Be Your Own Bartender and the newly released book Every Cocktail Has a Twist. In this book, you will learn all about tools, tips, tricks, and recipes to reconfigure 25 timeless tipples, from Bloody Marys, Daiquirís, and Manhattans to Margaritas, Negronis, and old-fashioneds Whether you're a new enthusiast or a seasoned expert, these original riffs will transform your go-to drinks. Today on the show we talk about how writing a weekly column for Food & Wine provided the writing practice and recipe foundation for their books, a discussion about cocktails and how to approach this topic as a home bartender, tips and tricks for making drinks such as Blender Eggnog, No-Muddle Mint Juleps, and Pitcher Pimm's, and party-sized quantities of a cocktail, and finish with their tips for aspiring writers/authors and their favorite beverage books. Before we dive into the show, Traditional publishers get a bad rap in a lot of writing circles. I hear them described as profit-seeking enemies who are out to steal our ideas or, worse yet, our souls. I have loved all of my publishers. They were partners in helping me create beautiful books so that I could share my recipes and stories with the world. And the team of editors, designers, layout experts, printers, photographers, indexers, marketers, and distributors they paid was amazing too. With traditional publishing, we, as cookbook writers, provide the recipes and stories, and publishers work the book magic. We become a cookbook concept machine, writing and cranking out book concepts and manuscripts, and our publishers create the books. If you want to learn more about publishing in this way, where you get published without spending any of your own money to edit, design, print, or distribute the book, head over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free to learn more. So, without further delay, let's dive into the interview with John and Carey. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn All About How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Connect with John and Carey online Every Cocktail Has a Twist: Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More Than 200 Variations The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique The Ice Book

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with an interview with social media star Jeremy Scheck. Jeremy is the author of the newly released cookbook Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science. Jeremy Scheck has taught millions of hungry cooks to craft elevated recipes on his social media channels @scheckeats. In today's episode, we're going to go deeper to learn about Jeremy's love for cooking as a high school student, his love of teaching how to make a recipe taught at Williams Sonoma, and how his classes in food science at Cornell spurred him on to scatter tips throughout his new book some of which we talk about today about how to clean cast-iron, the truth about bottled citrus juice, and the history of Alfredo sauce. Before we dive into the show, Traditional publishers get a bad rap in a lot of writing circles. They are made out to be the villain who is out to steal our ideas or, worse yet, our souls. I loved all of my publishers. For my 4 books, I had 3 differentshing, we provide the recipes and stories, and publishers work the book magic. We get to become a cookbook concept machine as we crank out the ideas for new books and the publishers crank out the books. If you want to get published without spending any of your own money to create the book, I can help you learn more about traditional publishing. If you want to learn more, head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free to learn more about the Get Paid to Get Published method and the Get Paid to Get Published program. publishers. They were partners in helping me create beautiful books so that I could share my recipes and stories with the world. And the team of editors, designers, layout experts, printers, photographers, indexers, marketers, and distributors they paid was amazing too. With traditional publi So, without further delay, let's talk to Jeremy Scheck about his new book Cooking Smarter. Things We Mention In This Episode: Get Paid to Get Published Program Connect with Jeremy @scheckeats online Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook Ina Garten

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today with an interview with Rose Wilde. Rose is the owner of RedBread and the author of the newly released book Bread and Roses: 100 GrainForward Recipes Featuring Global Ingredients and Botanicals. Today on the podcast, Rose and I talk all about her beautiful recently released book and the design features of the book, including colored paper pages and lovely illustrations combined with photography. We then go on to talk about botanicals, the recipe for confetti cake that contains veggies, as well as Rose's tips for how to start writing, believing in yourself, and Rose's collection of over 300 cookbooks, including some of her favorites. This is an episode I'll probably go back and listen to, and I swear I could have talked to Rose for another hour about all the things related to baking and cookbooks. Before we dive into the show, I wanted to let you know that in 2024, the Get Paid to Get Published Program is going to undergo a renovation. I've had the program for 3 years, and it's time for me to shake things up a bit. So this is all to say that if you want to write a cookbook and get paid an advance or royalties by a publisher to write the book, then you need to join before the renovations take place. You'll be "grandmothered" into all the upcoming changes that will all be for the better - to help you get better results pitching a cookbook idea to a publisher that it rooted in who you are and what you do. Head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free to learn more about the Get Paid to Get Published method and the Get Paid to Get Published program. So, without further delay, let's talk to Rose Wilde, who is an embodiment of being true to who she is and what she loves and sharing that in her new cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn how to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook So You Don't Have to Spend Your Own Money to Get Published Bread and Roses: 100 Grain-Forward Recipes Featuring Global Ingredients and Botanicals Connect with Rose Wilde online Grist by Abra Berens Ice Cream According to Osterberg Bread Revolution by Peter Reinhart Breakfast Lunch and Tea by Rose Carrarini Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today to talk about how to find a cookbook publisher. This is the number one thing my students in my program, Get Paid to Get Published, want to know- how do I find a cookbook publisher? Today on the show, I'm going to tell you exactly that with an example of a cookbook author who found a publisher not just one time but four times. Things We Mention In This Episode: Find Your Cookbook Publisher inside Get Paid to Get Published Program Kentucky Fresh Cookbook Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes From the Bluegrass State Essential Pantry: Streamline Your Ingredients Simplify Your Meals Essential Plant-based Pantry: Streamline Your Ingredients Simplify Your Meals

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast excited to be here with an interview with Raeanne Sarazen. Raeanne is a registered dietitian and chef with over 20 years of experience producing recipe content as a test kitchen professional, food writer, and editor. She is the author of The Complete Recipe Writing Guide, an essential resource for anyone who wants to develop, write, and produce recipe content for cookbooks, magazines, online food publications, and social media platforms. Today on the podcast, Raeanne and I enjoyed a conversation about recipe writing with many helpful tips for new recipe content creators. If f you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training by registering here. Within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time wisely and create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free mini class Raeanne Sarazen The Complete Recipe Writing Guide Jewish Cookery Book Thoughts for Buffets

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, and welcome to October. We have several interviews with cookbook authors coming up the month, so stay tuned in each week by subscribing to the show. If you're a passionate cook or baker and you want to write a cookbook but don't know where to start, this episode is for you. I assume you love to cook or bake, you're known for great food, and you're the go-to person in your family, community, church, or neighborhood for your book, BUT you cook without measuring, throw meals together, and voila - a masterpiece. You make it all look easy. Until someone asks for your recipe, tune in today to hear my take on the first things you need to do to start a cookbook project. And some ideas for how to take this next step toward your cookbook writing dream. How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free mini class

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. I'm excited to be here. Before we dive into our interview today with Colleen Worthington, I want to let you know about free training for food or nutrition experts who want to write a cookbook but aren't sure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training at www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free, and within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time wisely and create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. So today on the podcast, I'm thrilled to have an interview with Colleen Worthington. Colleen is the author of the soon-to-be-released cookbook Kneaders Bakery & Cafe: A Celebration of Our Best Recipes and Memories, due for release on October 3. After more than twenty-five years of building a baking empire out of her own kitchen Colleen and her husband Gary pursued their interest in scratch-made artisan breads. After training at the American Institute of Baking and San Francisco Baking Institute and working closely with Lehi Roller Mills to develop an exclusive flour mixture and locate a traditional Italian hearth-stone oven, Colleen and Gary opened their first bakery in 1997. Within a few months, they expanded to offer a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and pastries and now have over 50 locations in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Texas, and Utah. Today on the podcast, Colleen and I talk about Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, her philosophy on sharing their best recipes in a cookbook, and their method for specialty items they are known for, such as slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey, seasonal menu items, fresh pastries, comfort food, and her favorite cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Colleen and Kneaders How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free mini class The Household Searchlight Recipe Book

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. I'm excited today (as always!) to bring you a solo show all about the ROI (return on investment) of the Cookbook Love Podcast. As of this month, I've invested 5 years into the creation and release of a podcast episode every Thursday. Listen in as I talk about the return I've received on my investment in the podcast and what's next for us here as we celebrate cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs. Things We Mention In This Episode: Do you want to come on the show to talk about your love of cookbooks? Contact me here. I'd love to hear from you.

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. I'm very excited today to have an interview with Grace Lin. If you're an aspiring cookbook writer who wants to share your recipes and stories in a print cookbook but you wonder all the things like if you have enough to put together a book, if your book would ever sell, if you should self- or traditionally-publish, if you need to know how to format the book, and how you would even captivate your readers then I'd like to invite you to next week's Cookbook Curious LIVE Q&A Call. During this call, I will answer your questions about recipes, formatting, the profitability of writing a cookbook, and publishing paths. Head over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/curious to register for the call, and I hope to see you there. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Grace Lin. Grace Lin is an award-winning and NY Times bestselling author/illustrator of picture books, early readers, and middle-grade novels including her Newbery Honor novel WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON and her Caldecott Honor picturebook A BIG MOONCAKE FOR LITTLE STAR. In 2016, Grace's art was displayed at the White House, and President Obama's office recognized Grace herself as a Champion of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling. Today on the podcast we meet Grace and listen to her story-telling as we discuss her recently published book "Chinese Menu" which tells the myths and legends behind your favorite Chinese restaurant dishes and what actually makes this food American. This podcast is a real treat because you'll get to hear Grace tell some of the legends behind the dishes as well as her recommendation for the best cookbook for recreating these restaurant favorites at home. Things We Mention In This Episode: Cookbook Curious LIVE Q&A Call Grace Lin's website The Complete Chinese Takeout Cookbook Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-Based Recipes for Takeout, Dim Sum, Noodles, and More

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Mimi Dvorak Smith. Mimi is the author of Too Many Eggs: A Collection of over 800 Egg Recipes and Their Fascinating History. What started as a journey ordering 25 chickens by mail ended up being a life with young chickens laying 2 dozen eggs each day. So Mimi did what cooks do: she started a notebook that contained recipes she could make with her abundance of eggs. When her brother died, her project moved front and center as she hired an editor, received some feedback, and worked through the material, which would ultimately become this old-style recipe book for eggs, complete with recipes, footnotes, side stories, and illustrations (no photos). Mimi now markets her books using postcards and personalized notes to reach independent bookstores, cookbook reviewers, podcasters, and any store that sells chickens or chicken paraphernalia. if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training by registering here and within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time to create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free mini class Too Many Eggs website

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Chef Kenny Gilbert. Chef Kenny Gilbert is best known for his appearance on "Top Chef" Season seven, where he displayed a big personality and instantly became one of the most likable cheftestants to date. An award winning-chef and restaurateur, Gilbert's career spans over two decades and has graced him with opportunities to travel around the world and learn the authentic techniques and flavors of global cuisines. He has always had a love of cooking. Growing up in Cleveland, but with roots in the South, his father was an avid BBQ man with his own rubs and sauces while his mother was a fantastic home cook. An entrepreneur, Gilbert launched a product line of spices in 2014, and then added on sauces in 2022. His restaurant Silkie's Chicken & Champagne Bar in Jacksonville, Florida showcases a global take on the iconic Southern chicken and biscuits. In addition to Silkie's, Kenny joined Grove Bay Hospitality in the Fall of 2022, where he serves as the VP of Culinary, overseeing all culinary operations. In April of 2023 Kenny released his very first cookbook, Southern Cooking, Global Flavors from Rizzoli. Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training by registering here. Within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time wisely and create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. Today on the podcast, Kenny and I talk about his journey to become a chef, the influence of his family, his work in his restaurant business, his new book and writing component recipes for plated foods. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free mini class Chef Kenny Gilbert website Everyone's Table by Gregory Gourdet

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I finish our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #5, I'm Pulled in So Many Directions I Don't Focus on My Goals. To summarize Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook: Summer Roadblock Series #2 Episode 257: I Don't Have Enough Time: Summer Roadblock Series #3 Episode 258: I Don't Have Any Direction In the Publishing Industry or Accountability: Summer Roadblock Series #4 Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training by registering here. Within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time wisely and create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. Today on the podcast, I talk about goal setting when what you do all day isn't working on your goals, or you feel you've pulled in too many directions with your home and family duties. I want to walk you through how I look at my goals and how I make room for them in my day-to-day life. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free mini class Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook: Summer Roadblock Series #2 Episode 257: I Don't Have Enough Time: Summer Roadblock Series #3 Episode 258: I Don't Have Any Direction In the Publishing Industry or Accountability: Summer Roadblock Series #4

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I continue our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #4, I Don't Have Any Direction In the Publishing Industry or Accountability. But before we dive in: Do you have a passion for cooking and want to preserve your family's recipes for generations to come? Our program Cookbooks on KDP will guide you through the process of self-publishing your own family cookbook. From organizing and testing your recipes to designing a beautiful layout, we'll provide expert tips and advice to help you create a treasured keepsake that your family will cherish. Don't let your family's culinary legacy fade away - join our program and start the journey to self-publishing your own family cookbook today! Join the program today - the doors for enrollment are open until Friday, August 18th at midnight. Today on the podcast, I focus on direction for cookbook writers: what should you be doing in this self-led endeavor? Then I talk about the publishing industry and how you can use your timeline and your publishing goals to set the direction for your publishing project. Lastly, I talk about accountability available through coaching programs or building in self-accountability. Things We Mention In This Episode: Join the August 2023 class for Cookbooks on KDP before doors close on August 18, 2023 Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook: Summer Roadblock Series #2 Episode 257: I Don't Have Enough Time: Summer Roadblock Series #3

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I continue our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #3, " I don't have enough time, or I'm not a good time manager." Today on the podcast, we're going to talk about how we think about time, our daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, our routine for each morning, evening, and week and finally, an idea for a time audit if you're not really sure where to start. But before we dive in: Do you have a passion for cooking and want to preserve your family's recipes for generations to come? Our program Cookbooks on KDP will guide you through the process of self-publishing your own family cookbook. From organizing and testing your recipes to designing a beautiful layout, we'll provide expert tips and advice to help you create a treasured keepsake that your family will cherish. Don't let your family's culinary legacy fade away - join our program and start the journey to self-publishing your own family cookbook today! Join the waitlist today - the doors for enrollment open next week on August 11th and will only be open for a week. Things We Mention In This Episode: Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook? Summer Roadblock Series #2

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. In today's show, we're continuing our Summer Roadblock Series with the second challenge: Who am I to do this? Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps you should take to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training by registering here. Within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time wisely and create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. Ok back to Roadblock #2 - who am I to write this book, and get published, is my voice worth being heard or a variation - my voice isn't worth being heard. Sometimes this is called imposter syndrome. Another name for imposter syndrome is the fraud phenomenon. It is a feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of one's competence and accomplishments. People experiencing imposter syndrome often fear being exposed as fraud or impostor, even when they are highly skilled and accomplished. It can be a common experience for high-achieving individuals. Today, we'll embark on a journey of self-reflection, awareness, and growth as we delve into the prevalence and common characteristics of imposter syndrome. I'll share some personal experiences that will help shed light on the human side of this phenomenon. Things We Mention In This Episode: Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Watch free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. In today's show, we're starting our Summer Roadblock Series with the first challenge: "I have too many ideas." Surprisingly, many aspiring cookbook writers suffer from analysis paralysis due to an overwhelming number of ideas, rather than a lack of them. Our aim today is to help you narrow down your ideas and overcome this roadblock. Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps you should take to make your work appealing to publishers, and the best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money on editing, design, and printing. You can access the on-demand training by registering here. Within just 45 minutes, you'll learn how to use your time wisely and create a cookbook platform, concept, and proposal that publishers will love. Things We Mention In This Episode: Episode 109 How to Stop Feeling All Over the Place Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Watch free training on How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I talk to you about the top 5 roadblocks that passionate cooks and bakers who want to share their recipes and stories in a print cookbook face. And kick off our Summer Roadblock Series for Cookbook Writers where we will spend the next 5 weeks discussing the top 5 roadblocks and provide strategies to help you navigate the roadblocks and get you back on the path to a published cookbook. Before we dive in are you a food or nutrition expert who wants to get paid to write a cookbook but you aren't sure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers want from their writers? If you said yes then you are going to love the fun, free, training I recorded just for you. Inside this one and only on-demand cookbook publishing training you will learn 3 mistakes food and nutrition experts who want to get their recipes and stories published in a cookbook often make, 4 steps you will want to take to be attractive to a publisher, and the absolute best publishing path to choose if you don't want to spend your time or money to edit, design, and print the book. To access the training on demand head on over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/free. You are only 45 minutes away from being sure you're using your time to do the right things that publishers love! Things We Mention In This Episode: Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Watch free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Bella Paige. Bella is a brain injury advocate. After sustaining over 10 concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for over 10 years, she realized that she could help others. She started Post Concussion Inc because she believed there was something missing in the world of brain injuries! After helping survivors for over a year she was requested for help in the kitchen and that's how The Post Concussion Cookbook came to be. Today on the podcast we talk about Bella getting back into cooking after being ill, cooking with symptoms, motivation in the kitchen, Bella's membership in Concussion Connect as well as her journey to self-publish a cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Bella Page Concussion Connect The Post-Concussion Cookbook Five Ingredients Cooking for Two Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Watch free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook