An intensive and comprehensive...

course where you will learn about every aspect of cookbook writing and publishing from James Beard nominated and IACP award winning cookbook author, Jody Eddy. Jody is the author of seven cookbooks that she has written for the industry’s leading publishers including Clarkson Potter, a division of Penguin Random House, W.W. Norton, Ten Speed Press and Running Press. Her books have been featured in countless publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Wired, Travel+Leisure, Saveur, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and Vogue. 

In this class Jody will break down the entire process of cookbook writing, exploring every aspect of it including book proposal writing, securing an agent, landing a publisher, researching and writing the book, recipe testing, advances, working with photographers, book tours and so much more.

By the end of the class, you will have all of the expertise you need to secure a publisher, write your book and sell it to the world.

This class will empower you with the tools you need to be well on your way to publishing success.

The course will not only provide a deep-dive into one of publishing’s most thriving sectors, but will also offer networking opportunities for participants who are ready to get their idea out there into the world but are not sure where to begin. 

The experience will break down the baffling process of cookbook publishing into nuts and bolts tasks that can easily be accomplished one word, one recipe, one interview, one photo at a time.

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for what promises to be an inspiring, fun and productive experience that will open the cookbook publishing door for you; ensuring that your feet are firmly planted on the road to publishing success.

Classes can be tailored to suit individual needs or be custom designed for your organization or upcoming event.

Private consulting sessions and cookbook proposal consulting and editing are also available.