03: Cookbook Proposal Writing Tips

Kristin leads today's discussion all about the cookbook proposal, sharing her own first experience with the process. Molly, Kate and Andrea each describe their own firsts as well as how they format their more recent versions. They review all of the elements that go into a proposal, the three vital things to highlight, how long the process can take and how a project can morph as it leads into its first draft. Finally, a listener's salt based SOS leads to many strong opinions and some helpful tips.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella
 

Mentions

• Heidi Swanson’s blog post on her cookbook proposal process 
• Kate Leahy’s blog post on the elements of a cookbook proposal
• Katie Parla’s blog post on how to write (and sell) a cookbook proposal
• Diane Jacob’s website is also a great resources
• "Recipe into Type" book (not avail on Bookshop.org)

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