Cookbook Love Podcast

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

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Ryan Mitchell. Ryan is the son of Ed Mitchell Known as 'The Pitmaster' in barbecue circles, Ed Mitchell has been cooking whole-hog barbecue the traditional way since he was a teenager in Wilson, North Carolina. A grandson of a small farmer, Ed was surrounded by natural, good-tasting food as a child. He has rich memories of those tastes and times. For years, his education, military duty, and work with the Ford Motor Company took him away from Wilson, until he returned in 1990 to help his mother when his father became ill. Thanks to a chance launch and Ed's habit-forming barbecue, Mitchell's Grocery soon morphed into Mitchell's Ribs, Chicken & B-B-Q. As the business grew, so did Ed's reputation. Ryan Mitchell, Ed's only son, is the business-savvy brain behind his father's brand. As you might expect, from a very young age, Ryan began working in the Mitchell family restaurant. Long before the Pitmaster fame Ryan could be found by the side of his grandparents, Willie and Doretha Mitchell, day in and day out helping out in the small corner store off 301 HWY in Wilson. Although BBQ was the only way of life he knew, Ryan pictured a different path for this career: After high school, Ryan charted his own course and attended East Carolina University to pursue his dreams of playing college football and earning a degree in Economics. He spent eight years working in commercial, and investment banking for some of the nation's largest firms before he re-evaluated his professional life. After going through a major market crash and brutal lay-offs, Ryan felt it was time to leave his sixty-hour-a-week desk job, return to his roots and pursue his passion. Ryan credits his father, grandfather, and two uncles Aubrey and Stevie Mitchell for giving him the skills to lead the next generation of BBQ. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Ed and Ryan Mitchell online Ed Mitchell's Barbecue 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 Niki Segnit. Niki is the author of Lateral Cooking and The Flavor Thesaurus, which won the Andre Simon Award for best food book, The Guild of Food Writers Award for best first book, and was shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards. Niki's newest book, The Flavor Thesaurus more flavors, features 99 essential ingredients and hundreds of flavor combinations, all while exploring the character and tasting notes of key plant-based ingredients. On the show today, Niki and I talk about writing a research-heavy book, flavor pairings for popular summer and fall vegetables, as well as how home cooks can use her books to reduce food waste and feel inspired when cooking, baking, or making cocktails. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Niki online The Flavor Thesaurus More Flavors The All Colour Cookery Book by Jeni Wright 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 Tracey Medeiros. Tracey is a food writer, recipe developer, and tester. She is the author of six cookbooks, including her latest book, The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook: 10th Anniversary Edition. Medeiros is an avid proponent of the farm-to-table movement. She travels as a guest speaker and cooking instructor, emphasizing her commitment to the sustainable food movement. She resides in northern Vermont with her family. On today's show, we talk about Tracey's evolution as a cookbook author, selecting farmers, chefs, and producers for contributions to her book, and how her cookbook work has shaped her as a resident of the Green Mountains and a cook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Tracey online The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat 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 Nick DiGiovanni. Nick is a chef, food content creator, and world record holder for numerous food-related feats. After becoming the youngest-ever finalist on MasterChef, Nick rapidly gained a loyal, eager-to-learn audience for his award-winning video content. Nick cooks almost daily, drawing inspiration from the many chefs he's worked with as well as his diverse extended family. His goal in life is to make the world a happier, better-fed place through food. Today on the podcast we talk about the inspiration Nick received from his grandma, his competition on MasterChef, his advice for chefs and cookbook authors who want to build a brand so that they can connect with their audience in a way that resonates with them, as well as Nick's belief in kitchen techniques and the use of QR codes in his debut cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Nick online 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 want to talk about one of the most FAQs I receive about recipe writing: "How do I write recipes without copying someone else's work?" That's what we cover on this episode today and we have an offer for you to join us for our spring Recipe Writing Roundtable. See the link below. Things We Mention In This Episode: Enroll in Recipe Writing Roundtable Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP

Maria Sansone is an Emmy Award-winning television host with a 30-year career in broadcasting. She is a social media personality, lifestyle expert, cookbook author, brand ambassador and mom of two. Maria is the host of NBC Boston's premiere lifestyle show, The Hub Today and host/creator of the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning MOM2MOM with Maria Sansone television show and podcast. During the pandemic, Maria wrote the proposal for her debut cookbook, Oh $#!% What's For Dinner?: No-Fuss Weeknight Recipes You'll Swear By. Today on the podcast, we talk all about how Maria used time during the pandemic to broadcast her nightly dinner prep, write her cookbook proposal, sign a contract, and then create the manuscript for her debut cookbook (that she always longed to write) while juggling her career and two young children. Things We Mention In This Episode: Enroll in Recipe Writing Round Table Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Maria's Cookbook Oh $#!% What's for Dinner Connect with Maria on Instagram Betty Crocker Cookbook

Brad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer—more recently, he has struck out on his own as the founder and force behind Chiles and Smoke™. His combined passion for fine dining and BBQ shines through his presentations and cooking style. Making his mark in the wide world of BBQ, Brad produces high-quality, unique recipes to challenge and expand the home cook's comfort zone. He inspires his readers to use new techniques, ingredients, and ideas, applying them to the everyday food we know and love. Today on the podcast, Brad and I talk about Brad's love for grilling and barbecue, how to utilize chiles for the smoker and grill, his process of curating and testing the recipes for his cookbook as well as Brad's knowledge about working with partners to help market his cookbook and build his brand on social media. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Free Training Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Connect with Brad Prose online Chiles and Smoke: BBQ, Grilling, and Other Fire-Friendly Recipes with Spice and Flavor Tacos: Recipes and Provocations by Alex Stupak

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I wanted to share four tools that really helped me get organized when I wrote cookbook #1: 1. A dedicated notebook. I bought a new spiral-bound notebook (that I wouldn't be afraid to mess up!) and used it to record everything: menus, meal plans, recipes, ideas, and inspirations for everything I cooked and baked. Since I enjoyed cooking and writing it was easy for me to write down all the things. Important point>> It's not about the price or the style of the notebook that matters, but that you get in the habit of thinking to write everything down and that when you do all your notes are in one place. 2. A digital or physical folder to save labels, food bags, flattened packages, and boxes. When I'm in the recipe idea and development phase, I keep everything, sort of like a kitchen pack-rat. (After the project is finished, I throw everything away). You'll be surprised how I refer back to a package, bag, box, or can size when I write my recipes. Alternatively, take a photo of the packaging and store it on your phone in a dedicated Google Drive or iCloud folder. 3. Google Sheets: Open a new spreadsheet and keep track of your recipe list here. I color-coded my spreadsheets to know what phase of recipe development or testing I was in with each recipe. 4. Google Docs or Word or Pages: Write a digital copy of each recipe. In the beginning, I saved each recipe in its own document and labeled the version of the recipe each time I saved the recipe. 5. Optional software: Scrivener.I used Scrivener to write three of my four cookbooks. I enjoyed the ability to work on each recipe as its own file and to add metadata about the progress for recipe testing and development. Apple Podcast AppGoogle PodcastsSpotify Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Free Training Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP Scrivener - Book writing software

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I have an interview with Spearfisherwoman and Ocean Evangelist Valentine Thomas. Valentine was born in Montreal and trained as a lawyer in Canada, then worked in finance in London. Dissatisfied with her work in law and finance, Valentine was introduced to spearfishing while on holiday in Ibiza. The ocean - which she once feared - became her greatest passion, and she made fishing and diving her life's work. Today on the podcast, we talk about spearfishing, tips for eco-friendly seafood choices, her cookbook Good Catch: A Guide to Sustainable Fish and Seafood with Recipes from the World's Oceans, and recipes from the cookbook for canned sardines, the best tartar sauce, gummy bears using fish scales, fish, and pancakes, as well as fish head nachos. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Valentine Thomas How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Free Training Join the waitlist for the next cohort of Cookbooks on KDP Valentine's Cookbook: Good Catch

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. This Saturday is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. Our family is planning a party as we do every year, so I thought I'd share recipes for the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep. Things We Mention In This Episode: Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook The Mint Julep by Colonel Joe Nickell Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State by Maggie Green How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Free Training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Lisa Ruland. Lisa is a recovering lawyer who traded criminal court for the pastry kitchen. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Lisa worked as a pastry chef in some of New York City's top bake shops, and then found her happy place in food writing. In 2014 Lisa lost her husband Erik in a tragic accident on Mt. Rainier. Working as a full-time food writer at the time of her husband's death, Lisa was continually struck by the many ways her loss impacted her relationship with food: learning to eat alone, making foggy-headed cooking mistakes, learning to food shop for one, being too sad to throw out his now-long-expired yogurt. Today on the podcast we talk about grief including the physical, psychological, and community aspects of food + grief. Things We Mention In This Episode: Lisa Ruland's Food & Grief Project Free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook without Spending Your Own Money to Get Published

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I share some thoughts on the value of documenting and sharing your recipes, including: writing original recipes saving secret recipes documenting the recipes in our heads (note: if we don't do this, who will), and the new life given to food, kitchens, and cooks through documentation and sharing of recipes Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn more about Cookbooks on KDP Pilot Program - enrollment ends April 25, 2023 - receive a bonus of Recipe Week 5-Day Training all about writing recipes. Free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook without Spending Your Own Money to Get Published Episode 11: Take a Look at Recipe Writing Style Episode 24: What is a Recipe Headnote and Why Does It Matter Episode 37: Recipe and Cookbook Abundance Episode 54: Recipe Copyright Protection

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. If you want to learn how to self-publish your own cookbook this show is for you. Today on the podcast, I share information about my upcoming self-publishing program called Cookbooks on KDP. Cookbooks on KDP is for you if you want to learn how to turn a set of recipes into a self-published cookbook. Also, listen for a special discount code for listeners of Cookbook Love to save $100 off the cost of the program for a limited time. Things We Mention In This Episode: Self-Publish Your Cookbook with Cookbooks on KDP

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Gesine Bullock-Prado, but before we get started, I want to talk to those of you listening who have written recipes that you want to turn into a book to share with your family, friends, or customers. I know that so often we cook and cook, or we're the keeper of the family recipes, and we want to share our recipes in a tangible way, not just with the food but also in a book. I've been doing a lot of cool things behind the scenes with Canva and Amazon Kindle Direct publishing. As a result, I see the potential for you (fellow home cooks and recipe collectors) to create and self-publish a recipe book for your family, friends, or clients on the free publishing platform Kindle Direct Publishing. I am creating a PILOT PROGRAM to teach a small group of interested cooks and bakers how to create and self-publish recipe books. My goal is that you will finish the program with two self-published recipe books to share family recipes, give away as holiday gifts, or attract clients/customers to your business. If you'd like to learn more about this offer, head over to www.cookbookwritersacademy.com/pilot-program-cookbooks, and I'll send you details about how you can access one of the limited spots in this pilot program. So what does it mean to be a pilot program? I've done this work but never taught it - so first time taught it so: You get to learn as I learn Lots of interaction with me and others in the group A smaller group of students Time to ask questions and help me shape the future program Because the program is a pilot - the price will be a no-brainer You will learn a repeatable process Available outside of the GPGP program Now onto the show: Today, I have an interview with Gesine Bullock-Prado. Gesine is a pastry chef, instructor, and author of six books and lives in White River Junction, VT. In her 18-year career, Gesine has run her own pastry shop and become a baking instructor at King Arthur Flour's Baking Education Center. She is the owner and baking instructor at Sugar Glider Kitchen and is working towards getting her Vermont Master Gardener Certification in 2023. Today we talk about her move to Vermont, where she fell in love with the Green Mountain State's flavors, we go in-depth about Vermont's six unique seasons, and we discuss some recipes unique to Vermont, such as Salt rising bread, Marlborough pie, and Sugar on Snow. Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn more about the Pilot Program for self-publishing cookbooks Visit Gesine's Sugar Glider Kitchen online

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. I'm excited to have an interview with Kent Rollins. Kent and his wife Shannon lead a busy life slinging hash, beating Bobby Flay on Food Network, and running their YouTube Channel, the Coyboy Kent Rollins Cooking Channel. In their newly released book Comfort Food the Cowboy Way, Kent shares over 125 recipes that are equal parts hearty and scrumptious, from their classic Southern and Western favorites to the more spice-forward Tex-Mex and Bayou dishes for backyard grilling and smoking, one-pot meals, and tips to add cowboy twists. All the recipes qualify as true comfort food the cowboy way, are easy to follow, and are meant to be served up family style. Today on the podcast, Kent and I talk about his journey working as a cowboy cook, the success of his YouTube channel, the importance of finding your audience, and doing work that allows you to be the person you were meant to be. Things We Mention In This Episode: Kent Rollins website Cowboy Kent Rollins YouTube Comfort Food the Cowboy way How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I want to discuss some favorite books about Irish food, cooking, and traditions. On Friday, March 17th, I cooked a traditional Irish meal as my mother always did, and it was then that I realized that her preparation of corned beef and cabbage every St. Patrick's Day was because of her Irish heritage and how my grandmother cooked and celebrated St. Patrick's Day. So enjoy this review of some excellent Irish cookery books. Things We Mention In This Episode: Ireland's Green Larder by Margaret Hickey Irish Traditional Cooking by Darina Allen Celtic Folklore Cooking by Joanne Asala A Return to Ireland by Judith McLoughlin The Irish Cookbook by JP McMahon How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I want to give you an update on what's been going on in my life and business over the past month. As always, I thank you for being here, and I look forward to future podcast episodes as we keep loving our cookbooks, the writers who write them, and the readers who buy them. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm honored to have an interview with Uliks Fehmiu. Uliks is an actor, producer, and self-taught baker. In 1992 he co-founded the Pain d'Avinon bakery with three friends. Today on the podcast, we talk about Uliks journey in Belgrade amid the beginnings of a war and continued in America as these four friends opened their tiny Cape Cod bakery, which became and still is one of the first highly acclaimed purveyors of artisanal bread in the Northeast. During our conversation, Uliks tells his story of Belgrade, his friends, bread baking, book writing with co-author Kathleen Hackett, and his philosophy on bread, baking, and life. Things We Mention In This Episode: The Larousse Book of Bread by Eric Kayser How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Susan Gravely. In her debut cookbook, Italy on a Plate, Susan Gravely celebrates 40 years as Founder and Creative Director of VIETRI, a lifestyle brand offering handcrafted Italian tabletop and home and garden accessories. With a foreword by Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, Italy on a Plate, is an exploration of what makes Italy so magical: its staggering beauty, unparalleled style, artistic legacy, and incredible food. The close friends Gravely have made during her years of Italian travels have graciously shared their homes and their favorite family recipes, and this book gives a culinary tour of Italy's flavors with recipes you will enjoy with loved ones for years to come. Today on the podcast, Susan and I talk about how Vietri began, Susan's cookbook writing journey, and the role Frances Mayes played in the development of Italy on a Plate, as well as some recipes from the book, including Fish in Crazy Water, Scalloped Oysters, Spinach and Artichokes. Things We Mention In This Episode: Vietri - Susan's company Italy on a Plate: Travels, Memories, and Menus How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. I'm excited to be here today to geek out a little bit about a law of physics I've been thinking a lot about, and that's the law of entropy. So what in the world does entropy have to do with cookbooks and cookbook writing? Today on the podcast, I define entropy and give some examples of how entropy works in our bodies as writers, our kitchens, our writing projects, and our writing spaces. In response to entropy, I give a suggestion on how to respond to entropy and make some clear decisions about where we can place our energy to stabilize the effects of energy in our kitchens, writing, and writing spaces. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook free training

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Lei Shishak. Lei is the author of the new cookbook Easy Plant-Based Cooking for Two: Delicious Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Together. Lei has always loved to read recipes. And this love for recipe reading led Lei to a journey of owning her bakery, finding a literary agent, writing five cookbooks, and working as a recipe editor for All Recipes. Listen in as we discuss Lei's journey writing cookbooks, getting them published, and her take on living the concepts that her cookbooks are based on. Things We Mention In This Episode: Connect with Lei onlineKathleen's Bake Shop by Kathleen King of Tate's CookiesSweet Seasons by Richard Leach

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. I decided to record this episode back-to-back with Episode 230, so I don't know the outcome of the Bengals game yet. But I thought I'd take advantage of my quiet morning here to record a podcast. I've been thinking a lot about the limits we place on ourselves in our businesses, lives, and relationships that don't allow us to grow and live the fully active, creative lives we want to live. If your life feels same ol', same ol', or if you're in a phase where your constantly searching for an answer to what the heck might be wrong, then stick with me today as we discuss four fears that often keep us stuck in our cooking writing and creative lives. Things We Mention In This Episode: The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix Do you want to learn how to get paid to write a cookbook

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I want to talk more about practice. But before we get started, I'm recording this podcast episode on the day it's released. Shout out to my production partner Scott for working with my schedule and my twist of events as I wrapped up my five-day live training called Live Like a Writer last week. Is there anything in your life that you currently practice on a daily or at least weekly basis that allows your life to grow and expand? Or is there something that you want to start practicing that will allow your life to grow and expand in a more creative and alive way? Writing practice has the potential to do the same - because when we start to practice writing, our life reflects that we're engaged in writing. We see ourselves as writers. So today, I want to share with you four different writing practices that you can engage in every day to start to either start to see yourself as a writer or to feel more expressive and creative in your life, even if writing a book or novel isn't your goal as well as writing supplies I love in my writing life. Things We Mention In This Episode: Writing Resources, including books, notebooks, and pens Do you want to learn how to get paid to write a cookbook

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. This week I am hosting a live training inside my community called Live Like a Writer. What a fantastic week we've had as I teach about the value of writers, the value of writing, and the value of our regular writing practice. Today on the podcast, I want to share with you all the process I taught this week inside the training that you can apply to help you achieve any goal in your cookbook-loving life. Things We Mention In This Episode: Do you want to learn how to get paid to write a cookbook?

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I want to ask you a few questions: Do you dream of writing but wonder if you have what it takes because you need an English or culinary degree? Do you want to elevate your writing and share it with others or tell people that you're writing but find yourself comparing yourself to published writers? Do you want to start a writing routine but don't know what to focus on to get going? If you answered YES to even one of these questions, I get it, and I've got you. So many of my students are plagued with these questions and concerns: qualifications, sharing their writing and written work, and the structuring of their writing life so that it fits all the other things we do in our life. There are a few things about writing that I've never talked about or trained my students on, and that's the inner work I did to address my qualifications to write (of which I have none), my sharing of my written work with others (which I did on my blog, in a newsletter, and then in a local newspaper), and finally the routine of writing on a regular basis amidst the hustle and bustle of raising a family and running a business. And that's what we'll talk about on the podcast today. And if you want to learn more about how to Live Like a Writer, remember this isn't taught in school. Learning how to Live Like a Writer can only be taught by other writers who are willing to share all the stuff behind the scenes that editors, agents, and publishers aren't able to discuss unless they've written a book or two themselves. So, if you want to be a writer but find yourself wracked with worry about degrees, overwhelmed with a comparison with other writers, suffering from a lack of structure and direction, and unclear about where to start, the start of 2023 is the perfect time to get your writing life on track. With that in mind, I'm offering a brand new training called Live Like a Writer. During this training, we are going to peek behind the scenes of my writing life so that you can get some traction in setting up your writing life. I know for me that writing has been the most amazing part of my self-growth journey. It's stretched me in ways I couldn't even imagine. It has caused me to pay up and show up in ways that didn't seem possible, and it's been the doorway to publishing and writing four cookbooks.If you're ready to elevate your writing life in 2023, I'd love for you to join me next week and learn about how to Live Like a Writer. You'll never look at writing the same, ever again. Things We Mention In This Episode Register for Live Like a Writer

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Happy New Year I'm excited to be here with some thoughts and updates about cookbook writing in 2023. My signature program, Get Paid to Get Published, is going strong. For 2023, I am excited to announce some fantastic new opportunities for my students to help them build their authority, create an audience, and write a 3-year cookbook and cookbook writer vision as they step fully into the journey to become a published cookbook author. My wish for you today is to decide if 2023 is your year to start a cookbook for your family, as an asset in your business, or from scratch to write the book you always wanted to write. To learn more about Get Paid to Get Published, I invite you to watch my fun, free training on How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook and join the best group coaching program for cookbook writers at the link below. Things We Mention In This Episode How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook masterclass Enroll in Get Paid to Get Published

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I talk about publishers investments. When we think about what publishers invest in (paying advances to writers, print runs of books, reaching readers, and connecting with booksellers, retail establishments, and libraries) we can come to see their role in a more expansive light than just book producers. Along those same lines, we can learn how to distinguish small press publishers from traditional publishers when we start to compare the investments a small press makes vs. their traditional publisher counterparts. Things We Mention In This Episode Do you want to learn how to get paid to write a cookbook?

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I want to offer you a podcast about the belief that publishers are waiting for us to send them our idea, agents are waiting for us to query them for representation, and they are actively waiting for us to send them our ideas. If you truly believed this, how would you feel, and what actions would you take TODAY, knowing that they are lined up waiting to connect with you? It is possible that an agent or editor could appear out of the blue today and ask you to send them your idea for a cookbook. It happened to me. It has happened to other cookbook authors I know. It can happen to you too. The good news is we can stop searching for agents and publishers because...There are agents and publishers out there right now for the unique amazing cook or baker that is you. Things We Mention In This Episode Do you want to learn how to get paid to write a cookbook?

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Ann Lancaster. Ann is a teacher, cookbook collector, and cookbook lover. Ann founded a cooking club that has been meeting on Monday nights for over 10 years. On today's episode of the podcast we talk about how to start your own cooking club with Ann's tips for running a successful cooking club from scheduling the meetings, selecting the cookbook, and preparing the menu. Things We Mention In This Episode Creating a Stir by the Fayette County Medical Auxiliary Use coupon code COOKBOOKLOVE to save 10@% on a family cookbook kit from Create My Cookbook Do you want to learn how to get paid to write a cookbook

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Marcia Smart. Marcia Smart is a culinary instructor, nationally-published food writer, and the owner of Smart in the Kitchen School. Inside this beautiful cookbook, you'll find Marcia's favorite cooking class recipes and be inspired to prepare them in your kitchen. Dinner is Done also includes Marcia's personal story of how Smart in the Kitchen and Smart in the Kitchen School came to be, her philosophy on cooking and ingredients, the core lessons Marcia teaches in cooking classes, her love of family dinners and tips for how to pull them off in your own home. Listen in as Marcia, and I discuss her cooking class business, the expansion of her business during the pandemic, Marcia's book publishing journey, tips for cookbook promotion, and advice for aspiring cookbook writers. We wrap up by talking about the importance of a style guide as well as some of the favorite recipes from the cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode Connect with Marcia on her website Dinner is Done by Marcia Smart Suzanne Goin Amateur Gourmet Mimi Thorisson A Kitchen In France Samrin Nosrat Salt Fat Acid Heat Dorie Greenspan Baking With Dorie Alexandra Stafford Bread Toast Crumbs Use coupon code COOKBOOKLOVE to save 10@% on a family cookbook kit from Create My Cookbook

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I'm excited to have an 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 not only plant-based eating but the practice of 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 KirosUse coupon code COOKBOOKLOVE to save 10@% on a family cookbook kit from Create My Cookbook Join the waitlist for our next cookbook coaching program

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have a special episode dedicated to family cookbooks with Christina Gibson, Director of Growth for Create My Cookbook. CreateMyCookbook is dedicated to achieving one goal - allowing its customers to create the best cookbook they will ever own. CreateMyCookbook makes creating professional quality printed cookbooks easier using their web-based book designer using your recipes and your photos to make your cookbook. During our conversation, we focus on the importance of family cookbooks and recipes, what we can learn from the recipes, what makes family recipes so unique and special, as well as why families need to preserve their family recipes. Please use the coupon code CookbookLove for 10% off a Family Cookbook Kit on CreateMyCookbook, the link is below. Things We Mention In This Episode Use coupon code COOKBOOKLOVE to save 10@% on a family cookbook kit Join the waitlist for our next cookbook coaching program

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. When Linda Skeens gained sudden and widespread fame for winning dozens of ribbons at the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair in the summer of 2022, people across the country began asking, "Who is Linda Skeens?" Linda's first-ever published collection of recipes and family stories, Blue-Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes and Tips from America's Favorite County Fair Champion, answers the question that's been on everyone's mind. Linda is an Appalachian grandmother who's been cooking for her loved ones and entering county fairs for decades, frequently taking home the highest honors. In her new book, she shares more than 30 prize-winning recipes and 70 other family-favorite dishes. From canning and fudges to stews and casseroles, this cookbook features a lifetime of recipes collected and perfected by Linda Skeens. Today on the podcast, listen in as Linda and I talk about the viral search for the Blue ribbon winner, what it has been like to write the cookbook, what Linda is most excited about related to her cookbook, and advice for cooks who want to enter their food in state fair contests or write a cookbook. Things We Mention In This EpisodeConnect with Linda Skeens on her website and pre-order her book Join the waitlist for our next cookbook coaching program

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Spending time with our family and friends has never felt so important - and so often, this means cooking for the ones you love. Who better to take inspiration from than the Pasta Grannies who have spent their lives plating comfort and connection? Today on the podcast, I'm excited to serve up a conversation with Vicky Bennison. Vicky is the creator of the Pasta Grannies YouTube Channel and author of two cookbooks by the same name, Pasta Grannies: The Official Cookbook and her newest book, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking. Today on the podcast, we talk about Vicky's original goal of collecting handmade pasta shapes in Italy, which turned into Vicky's falling in love with the grannies and their dedication to home cooking. Vicky shares stories of two of the grannies who, at 91 and 99, respectively, are making comfort foods every day using ingredients that they grow or that are a reflection of the area around their homes. Things We Mention In This Episode Pasta Grannies on YouTube Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking Pasta Grannies Website Join the waitlist for our next cookbook coaching program

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I'm thrilled to host an interview with Rose Levy Beranbaum. Rose is the author of 12 cookbooks including Rose's Baking Basics, The Baking Bible, and the ever-popular The Cake Bible. Rose is beloved by home bakers and professionals for her attention to detail and the development of baking recipes that are thoroughly tested and edited. Today on the podcast Rose and I talk about the ever-popular topic of cookies, cookie cookbooks, planning a holiday cookie bake, tips for making cookies ahead, and her tips for some changes in baking ingredients that have to be updated in her upcoming revision of The Cake Bible. Things We Mention In This Episode The Cookie Bible Connect with Rose Levy Beranbaum on Real Baking with Rose Join the waitlist for our next cookbook coaching program

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I want to talk about online options for self-publishing a cookbook using a print on demand service. Print on demand service helps independent authors print their cookbooks. Some print on demand services also offer distribution to bookstores. Listen in as I discuss 4 major players in the print on demand space and their advantages and disadvantages for cookbook publishing. Also, the doors are closing to the Get Paid to Get Published program on October 28, 2022 for new members, so if you've been on the fence about joining the program, the time to join is now at the current price and time for the duration of the program. Things We Mention In This Episode Doors Close for Get Paid to Get Published October 28, 2022 so watch the free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Amazon KDP BookBaby Ingram Spark Blurb

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I want to talk today to cookbook writers who feel stuck, unsure, unclear, or like they need to make a decision. One way that I help myself gain clarity about what I'm thinking is to write. And the easiest way for me to write when I feel stuck or unclear is to ask myself questions. I call this sort of exercise reflective writing. Tune in to learn about the four questions I like to ask myself as well as my recent answers to these questions and some important announcements. Things We Mention In This Episode Doors Close for Get Paid to Get Published October 28, 2022 so watch the free training How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Join us for the Recipe Writing Roundtable

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today on the podcast I'm excited to share an interview with Carrie Bachman. Carrie is the owner of Carrie Bachman Public Relations a full-service, boutique public relations firm specializing in the cookbook and gourmet product industry. Carrie's firm takes pride in creating innovative nationwide publicity campaigns that result in maximum exposure for our clients. Over the last 30 years, Carrie has led New York Times bestselling campaigns for a diverse list of authors, including journalists, celebrities, award-winning chefs, and cookbook and lifestyle authors including Jacques Pepin, Julia Child, Marcella Hazan, Emeril Lagasse, Alice Waters, Patricia Wells, Ferran Adria, Dorie Greenspan, Rose Levy Beranbaum, Ina Garten, Tom Douglas, and more. Services provided by Carrie and her team includes book launches, brand strategy, event planning, influencer and blogger engagement, media tours, national and regional interviews, as well as social media strategy and satellite media tours. Today on the podcast Carrie and I talk about what's working with PR, what's not working, tips for debut cookbook writers and authors, as well as where the best times are spent for authors who handle their own PR. Things We Mention In This Episode Connect with Carrie Bachman online How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Free Training

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today on the podcast I'm excited to share an interview with Molly Gilbert. Molly is the founder of the food blog Dunk & Crumble and according to the back of her new book the original Sheet Pan Queen. A decade ago Molly's hit debut cookbook Sheet Pan Suppers birthed one of the biggest food trends in getting dinner on the table quickly, efficiently, and deliciously. Now with her latest book Sheet Pan Sweets, Molly has brought the same sense of effortless accomplishment to the dessert table. In Sheet Pan Sweets we find 80 easy and innovative recipes that deliver the perfect dessert for any occasion, season, or holiday, including layer cakes, bars, cookies, roll cakes, and slab pies. Today on the podcast Molly and I talk about sheet pans, what makes them special, sheet pan recipes for Fall baking, and Molly's process for writing a cookbook. Things We Mention In This Episode Connect with Molly Gilbert online Sheet Pan Sweets Cookbook Weeknight Baking Baking with Dorie Simple CakesZoe Bakes

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today I want to share with you some fun information about four Eastern European cookbooks being released this fall. This is from an article I read in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend. I've linked to all of the cookbooks discussed in the show notes below. And remind you that the Pan to Profit Swag Bag offer is still open until October 1st. The swag bag is a digital bundle of courses, workbooks, templates, and pieces of training put together by Jenai over at Pan to Profit to help cooks and bakers learn more about how to turn their love for cooking or baking into a business. To learn more about the swag bag and all the amazing digital products included head on over to the Pan to Profit website link linked below. Things We Mention In This Episode: Get in on the Pan to Profit Digital Swag Bag Action Budmo!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen - Anna Voloshyna Home Food: 100 Recipes to Comfort and Connect: Ukraine - Cyprus - Italy - England - And BeyondPierogi: Over 50 Recipes to Create Perfect Polish DumplingsTava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts from Romania & Beyond

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today I want to take some time to talk to you about your platform as a cookbook writer. We'll talk about what a platform is, what a platform isn't, and ways that you can build a platform, including a litmus test question for whether what you build or add to your platform will help you find an audience for your cookbook. Also, the doors for the Pan to Profit Digital Swagare open until October 1, 2022 so get in on the swag bag action which includes access to 20 different contributions worth a total of $1,100. Once you enroll you can download as many of the offers from the 20 different businesses as you want, at no additional cost. All downloads and templates are yours forever and courses will give you "lifetime access". Things We Mention In This Episode: Get in on the Pan to Profit Digital Swag Bag Action Take the Foodpreneur Quiz

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today I'm excited to have an interview with Maria Provenzano. Maria is a television personality, author, and creator of the lifestyle online destination fromscratchwithmaria.com where Maria curates the best in food, craft, home decor and so much more. Maria's website is the hub of all her recipes and crafts and where you can learn about upcoming product launches and subscribe to her weekly newsletter. Today on the podcast we talk about Maria's Italian roots, her love of cookbooks from a very young age, her journey from blogging to cookbook, as well as her experience working with an agent and writing her cookbook as well as Maria's grandfather's spaghetti and meatballs - which sound so delicious. Maria drops so many gems that first-time cookbook writers can latch onto and use for their inspiration if they also have a dream of becoming a cookbook author. From Scratch with Maria Maria's cookbook: Everyday Celebrations From Scratch Free Masterclass: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook and Get it Published

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today I'm excited to have an interview with Sarah Yeoman. Founder & Principal Photographer at The Family Cookbook co. Sarah is a photographer who travels the country documenting family food stories and creating custom cookbooks to preserve food heritage. She has a background in linguistics where she worked with Indigenous communities in language documentation and reclamation. Then after working in print media, Sarah became a freelance photojournalist. In 2019 Sarah started The Family Cookbook Co, creating unforgettable photo sessions and high-end heirloom cookbooks for families. Today on the podcast we talk about documenting & preserving family recipes, preparing to create a family cookbook, and how photos and video enhance your recipe collection. Things We Mention In This Episode: Family Cookbook Co on Instagram Family Cookbook Co website A House Without Date Palm Will Never Starve Colombiana Free Masterclass: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook and Get it Published

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast - today I'm excited to have an interview with Kris Warman. Kris lives in Atlantic Canada with her large collection of cookbooks. Kris writes about cookbooks on her blog Ship Shape Eatworthy and is a regular contributor for Peddler, a journal that explores the multi-cultures of food, where she writes about her experiences growing up in a Canadian-Ukrainian family. Today on the podcast we talk about Kris's cookbook collection, her work as a cookbook reviewer and thoughts on what makes a good cookbook, as well as her experience writing for Peddler journal. Things We Mention In This Episode: Shipshape Eatworthy Blog Shipshape Eatworthy on Instagram Traditional Ukrainian Cookery by Savella Stechishin Free Masterclass: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook and Get it Published