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The Ekus Group/How to Write a Cookbook
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  • $499

How to Write a Cookbook

  • Course
  • 20 Lessons

 In this course, you will learn how to publish a cookbook from the people who know what publishers want.

Designed by leading culinary agents of The Ekus Group, this course unlocks 40 years of expertise and hundreds of cookbook deals.

Est. completion time: 2.5 hours 
Est. completion time with homework: 4-5 hours
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Course Highlights

  • Expert guidance using reflective activities on your cookbook idea.
  • Sample publishing timeline including editorial and promotional timelines. 
  • Ways to make your idea saleable and how to increase its marketability.
  • Record, edit, and perfect your 60 second pitch!
  • Media Kit Checklist
  • Exclusive access to the How to Be a Cookbook Author Facebook Group moderated by Sally.

After completing this course, you will have THREE sections of your book proposal started AND a succinct pitch to get the attention of an agent or publisher.

Meet the Creators

Sally Ekus

Owner and Literary Agent

Sally represents a wide range of culinary talent, from first-time cookbook authors and seasoned chefs, to professional food bloggers, social media influencers and television personalities. Sally has brokered over 300 book deals with top publishers including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and numerous indie publishers.

Follow Sally at @sallyekus on Instagram and join the How to Be a Cookbook Author Facebook Group.

Lisa Ekus

Founder and President

Lisa Ekus founded the agency in 1982 and has worked with prominent culinary figures such as Emeril Lagasse, Julia Child, Toni Tipton-Martin, and Anne Willan. The full-service culinary agency has four core divisions: literary agenting, talent representation, media training, and PR consulting. The agency represents more than 200 authors and works with leading publishers worldwide. 

Follow The Ekus Group at @ekusgroup on Instagram and online at www.LisaEkus.com.

Thank you!

Special thank you to everyone who shared their talent, expertise, and work with us.
Content Support by Jason Logsdon and Self Publishing Made Easy
@afmeasy
Sample Query Letter by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack of Muy Bueno
@muybuenocooking

Sample Book Proposal Competition Section by Frankie Gaw @littlefatboyfrankie
Content support by Kathy Hester and Healthy Slow Cooking
@kathyhestercooks