137: Being a Cookbook Editor with Sarah Billingsley of Chronicle Books
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Molly and Kate speak with Sarah Billingsley, the publishing director of food and lifestyle at Chronicle Books, about moving up the ranks as an editor and her experience on the other side as an author of her own cookbooks. She talks about how her role has shifted over the years, the first book she acquired and what makes something a "Chronicle Book". We get a glimpse at what goes on during a typical publishing house meeting and learn her thoughts on the state of cookbooks today before she divulges what she's looking for in a book and no, its not just platform! Finally she shares her thoughts on what moves the needle sales wise and what she wants authors to know about the editorial process.
Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea Nguyen
Editor: Abby Cerquitella
Mentions
Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of any books mentioned in the show
Tartine Bread, by Chad Robertson
Whoopie Pies, by Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell
Handheld Pies, by Sarah Billingsley and Rachel Wharton
Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson
Coastal by Betsy Andrews
Lavash by Ara Zada and Kate Leahy
Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis