Recipe for a Cookbook

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11371684854466987492012-01-05T07:31:44.725-08:00Recipe for a CookbookGloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.comBlogger141100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-78679087862326412032011-06-30T11:32:00.000-07:002011-06-30T14:21:57.509-07:00Simply Simmering... Headnotes

My spaghetti sauce is simmering on the stove, filling my home with a wonderful, tantalizing aroma. I am stirring occasionally and looking forward to enjoying my dinner. I didn't lovingly slave over the stove for hours creating my special secret-ingredient-recipe-that-only-my-sister-and-daughters-know homemade spaghetti sauce like I usually do.I browned a pound of lean ground beef, added

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-79505912283051183622011-01-22T12:44:00.000-08:002011-01-22T15:39:56.552-08:00New!! Kindle Edition

Recipe for a Cookbook is now available in a Kindle format. Click the link to buy it on Amazon. Kindle Edition: $9.99.Don't have a Kindle? Not a problem. You can download Kindle (free) to your PC, Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, and Android.

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-58938031007567353252010-11-03T09:59:00.001-07:002010-11-03T10:13:37.722-07:00Is There a Cookbook Hiding in Your Foodie Blog?

If you're a foodie blogger, I'm sure you've thought about creating a cookbook based onthe recipes you share on your blog. I'll bet there is a cookbook hiding in your foodie blog, just waiting for you to put into print.I've read a lot of excellent foodie blogs and Ican see a cookbook in every one of them. The bloggers invite you into their kitchen and share their food with you; it's like having

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-72990919188354925612010-08-14T15:56:00.000-07:002010-08-14T16:14:39.885-07:00Playing with Pages

I'm playing with the pages on this blog to add more information about writing and publishing a cookbook.I'll be building pages of recipe links, setting up shop asa self-publisher, a list of specialty cookbook printers and do-it-yourself print on demand, info about my cookbook consulting services, pages where you can browse through the book, and lots more. Check back soon to see all the new stuff

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-61815754695613412132010-03-12T00:36:00.000-08:002010-06-08T12:08:53.923-07:00Revisions

Don't you just love the word revisions? If you're writing a cookbook, you're probably very familiar with the word. It literally means to "re-see." I've been revising and re-seeing my book, Recipe fora Cookbook. I've updated it with current contacts and more information, and sent it off to press yesterday. I created a cover that I really liked,but my printer said it wasn't printable becauseit

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-38493014642194203002010-02-25T13:50:00.000-08:002010-08-14T15:55:13.353-07:00Blog or Website? Which is Better?

When you're writing a cookbook, or any book, it's important to have an online presence to promote your book and make it visible and available. To do that, which is better? A blog or a website? If you're going the free route instead of the domain dot.com way, is Blogger better than WordPress?There are pros and cons to both. A blog is interactive and encourages readers to connect with you and have

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-73522787734326980082010-01-01T11:22:00.000-08:002010-08-14T15:45:42.535-07:00New Year, New Cookbook

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to writea cookbook? You can do it! I'd love to help you.I have some great plans for 2010 that center oncreating cookbooks which includes an updatededition of Recipe For A Cookbook: How To Write, Publish, And Promote Your Cookbook(pub date: February 2010) with a new cover aswell as a blog makeover next month. Here's asneak peek at my new cover.I'm writing a

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-34717373308382678362009-11-16T08:33:00.000-08:002009-11-16T09:10:29.327-08:00Cookbooks and Copyrights

I taught a cookbook writing class afew weeks ago and the question about recipes and copyrights came up... it always does. I've also received quite a few emails asking the same question,so here are the facts about recipes and copyrights.Recipes, for the most part, cannot be copyrighted because they contain a listof ingredients and lists aren't coveredby copyright. What is copyrighted in a recipe

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-18811116751565348792009-08-14T09:05:00.000-07:002011-06-30T11:58:03.432-07:00Cookbook Class

I'll be teaching a cookbook writing class in October through the NEISD Community Education. If you live in San Antonio and want to learn howto write and publish a cookbook, this class is for you.Recipe for a CookbookThis class offers you all the ingredients you needto write, publish, and promote your cookbook.You'll be guided through creating all parts of your cookbook--choosing a theme and

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-90047025200943434972009-07-17T09:18:00.000-07:002009-07-17T09:51:24.444-07:00Starting From Scratch

Practically everyone I've ever talked to who loves food and cooking has mentioned writing a cookbook. Chances are you've thought about it, too.Writing a cookbook starts from scratch. It begins inside you with your desire to write a cookbook. If there's a cookbook simmering in your thoughts, maybe it's time to get your cookbook out of your mind and on to paper.Before you begin writing your

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-68383457269072277882009-06-24T15:38:00.000-07:002009-06-25T14:30:53.586-07:00Writing Recipes

Two of the most important things about writing a recipe are clarity and consistency, with attention to detail. Another important item is to follow the rules of recipe writing, which is an art and a science unto itself. Clarity and consistency will make your recipes easy-to-read and easy-to-follow. Your readers will love you for it when they make your recipes.I was going to post a detailed style

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-23525024150282555902009-06-15T13:39:00.001-07:002009-06-15T14:00:43.353-07:00Cookbook Ingredients

What goes into writing and publishing your cookbook? There are so manyways to create a cookbook; your choices are practically unlimited. Here'san essential ingredient list for writing and publishing a cookbook.1 cookbook idea200 or more kitchen-tested recipesSprinkling of title ideasDash of visionPlenty of creativity6 months - 1 year of timeLots of publishing know-howCombine your cookbook idea

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-56609221276724563682009-04-02T19:11:00.001-07:002009-04-03T00:55:43.482-07:00Cookbook Vision

Do you dream about writing a cookbook? Doyou think about what recipes you'll put intoyour cookbook? Do you imagine what yourcookbook will look like?Dreaming about writing a cookbook and musing on the possibility of really writing a cookbook are very important ingredients in actually creating a cookbook.What's your vision for your cookbook? Can you imagine it in your mind? What does it look like

Gloria Chadwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01583688711355507100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137168485446698749.post-17133632366164512532009-03-29T18:27:00.000-07:002010-08-14T15:43:48.250-07:00Welcome...

I've created this blog to help you write and publish your cookbook. There are so many aspects to writing and publishing a cookbook; these vary with the type of cookbook you are writing, why you're writing it, and what you want to achieve with it.Please feel free to ask any questions you have about writing your cookbook. While this blog will provide general information, it will be so much more

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