54: Cookbook Ideas: Where It All Begins
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Molly, Kristin, Kate and Andrea talk about the idea behind the cookbook. After sharing some shelved ideas of their own, they workshop submissions from listeners to highlight considerations on topic, marketability, expertise and "the hook" for each premise. They brainstorm and discuss structural considerations, format, audience appeal and comp titles to give listeners insights into the vital first step of the book creation process.
Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea Nguyen
Editor: Abby Cerquitella
Mentions
Episode 1: Should You Write a Cookbook?
Episode 2: Do You Need a Cookbook Agent? with Rica Allannic
I’ve Made Everything from Gnocchi to Mapo Tofu in My Camper Van’s Kitchen
By Ali Slagle
Episode 50: Telling Your Story in a Chef Cookbook with Vishwesh Bhatt
The Pleasures of Cooking for One
Article about the Ski Town Aprés Ski Cookbook success
Association for Dressing and Sauces
Cooking for One by Judith Jones
Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show
Good & Cheap by Leanne Brown
Back Pocket Pasta by Colu Henry
The New Sugar & Spice by Samantha Seneviratne
Salad for President by Julia Sherman
Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna