54: Cookbook Ideas: Where it all begins [re-release]

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 Heidi Swanson 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 Get Saucy The Pleasures of Cooking for One Savoring Spices and Herbs 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 showGood & Cheap by Leanne BrownBack Pocket Pasta by Colu HenryThe New Sugar & Spice by Samantha SeneviratneSalad for President by Julia ShermanPriya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna