Episode 403: The Real Reason Some Cookbook Authors Get Book Deals

Cookbook Love Podcast · May 28, 2026 · 15m · transcript

Welcome to another episode of Cookbook Love Podcast,

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If you want to understand what publishers are really looking for before they say yes to a cookbook this is the show for you. In this episode, I share why recipes and beautiful photography are not always the deciding factor in getting a book deal and introduce a special live workshop on cookbook design and photography taught by a senior art director from a major cookbook publisher. If you've ever wondered who handles the visuals, what publishers expect from authors, and…