Classes and Events Coming Up
Jumpstart Your Cookbook Proposal
3 Sundays, April 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT/ 1-4 p.m. ET
Civic Kitchen 3-hour Zoom Classes
12 students maximum
$399 online
Ready to write a cookbook? Good. To do so, and to have it traditionally published, you’ll need to write a cookbook proposal.
Cookbook proposals are long documents that are a cross between a business plan and an explanation of your book. You might not be sure what to write, or you could use some accountability and support. If so, this is the class for you.
You’ll get lots of strategic insider advice gained from my years of writing about cookbooks in my blog, judging them for national awards, and from writing my own. I’ll lay out how the publishing industry works and what editors and agents look for in a proposal.
Then I’ll discuss what goes in each section of successful proposal. You will write first drafts of several proposal sections in the class. At the end of three weeks, you’ll have the start of your proposal, and ideas of how to make it irresistible to an agent or editor.
Bonus: It’s unusual to see someone’s successful cookbook proposal. I’ll share one of mine, which led to a beautiful cookbook by Rizzoli.
P.S. If you live outside the US, I hope these times are doable for you.
Private Consult
Delicious Experiences
One-hour consult: $250
For years I’ve had a five-hour minimum for consulting. But now, through Delicious Experiences, we can do a Zoom call for just one hour or more. If you’ve wanted to start on your dream cookbook, get your book published, or get better freelance assignments, let’s move you forward with your goals. Writers at all levels have booked me to discuss a variety of topics.
