Creating a Cookbook

Creating a Cookbook: How to Write, Publish, and Promote Your Culinary Philosophy demystifies the cookbook creation process for both new and accomplished authors. Whether you want to preserve family recipes for your own use or create a best-selling cookbook, Creating a Cookbook will be a valued guide in the process. Award-winning author of many cookbooks, Amy Riolo reveals all of the tips, strategies, and techniques needed to set yourself up for success. In addition to writing and compiling recipes, you'll learn to find your niche in food writing, build an author platform, write and submit a cookbook proposal, the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, how to promote your cookbook and expert advice on agents, contracts, and copyrights. Includes conversations with: Nancy Baggett, Ale Gambini, Jane Graf, Keith Ogorek, Clare Pelino, and Rossella Rago.