#105 - How to create, pitch & monetize a cookbook without overwhelm with Jessie Sierra Ross - Part 1
Nov 08, 2024
As photographers, bloggers, and food content creators, we have a deep connection with food.
And oftentimes, we also nurture the dream of writing a cookbook one day.
But the whole idea of creating our own cookbook feels so daunting that we push that thought away, telling ourselves that it’s too much work and maybe now is not the right time.
But what if creating our cookbook was the breakthrough we need in our business? What if Writing our cookbook is actually a gateway to bigger opportunities?
What if it is actually the missing piece of the puzzle that can set us up for the success we are looking for?
This week on the podcast, Jessie Sierra Ross, Food blogger, TV personality, and cookbook author shares everything about writing your cookbook.
In this 2-part series, she breaks down the entire process of creating a cookbook. From writing, photographing, pitching, working with an editor, marketing, promoting and monetizing the book - she shares it all. From concept creation to digital applications to visual design and food styling, Jessie opens up about every step involved in writing a cookbook.
This episode will leave you inspired and motivated.
You’ll not only get clarity on how to create your own cookbook but also how to photograph a cookbook for someone else.
Here’s what the episode includes:
- Jessie shares why Creatives should consider writing a cookbook
- She talks about monetizing your cookbook
- She shares the advantages of photographing your own cookbook
- Jessie elaborates on what makes a successful cookbook
- She discusses how to develop a clear and unique concept for a cookbook
- She lists the steps involved from the start to finish of writing a cookbook
- She discusses applications to plan the structure and content of a cookbook
- Jessie discusses the best way to test & photograph recipes for a cookbook
- She shares whether hiring another photographer makes sense
- She discusses food-styling tips for cookbooks
- She talks about the best way to create a design layout for your cookbook
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