Five Steps To Getting The Best Deal On A Cookbook Deal

5 Steps To Get A Cookbook Deal We first considered writing a book when only a few months after founding Ovenly in 2010, a senior food editor offered us the opportunity to write a series of simple cookbooks (imagine the title Bar Snacks Galore next to an exhibit of Whirley Pop popcorn poppers and snack bowls at Crate and Barrel) to be published without mention of Ovenly. We were still working in building our brand, and the idea of a book that didn't include any promotion of our logo or name did not make sense to us. Once you are looking a full report on cookbook, click here. The mere existence of a major publishing house was interested in the work some relatively new entrepreneurs suggested that they could be a viable market. We contacted Brettne Bloom from Kneerim Williams & Bloom to find out an agent's perspective on the whole issue. Ovenly was an excellent idea and a corresponding book. Find an agent that is reliable and will listen to your thoughts. You must look around for an agent if would like to publish your work traditionally. Even though he/she may cost you a percentage of your advance, an experienced agent can negotiate a far better deal for you than you could ever negotiate on your own. A good agent knows how to sell a book--look at their list of clients prior to signing a contract!--believes in you and is persistent. They doesn't ramble on about the reality of the publishing world or about the potential marketability of your original ideas. A trustworthy agent will mean more informed decisions as you gear up for a book deal. Find out what book you'd like to write, then come up with a badass plan. The more detailed your proposition, the higher the likelihood of it being sold. A typical proposal should include one to two chapters, five to ten completed recipes, a bio and sample photography to match the book's theme. Be aware of the reason for the book, the story you'd like to tell and what kind of recipes that you will be sharing. Be clear about the structure of the book. Learn about other authors of cookbooks. When we started writing our proposal, we began asking ourselves lots of questions. What aspects are most likely to get the attention of publishers? What type of photography could best represent our brand and the book we wish to sell? What creative control options can be requested in a contract? What are fair royalties? What were the issues with traditional publishing? We needed to be prepared if we were to secure a deal. We found that it helped to network with experienced cookbook authors. We spoke to as many people as we could and received infinitely valuable advice. Start building your social media networks...starts right now. One of the biggest issues we faced when selling our book was that we were not well-known. Many publishing houses said to our agent that they were that we love the design of the brand and the authors behind the book, the recipes are unique and the photos are stunning However, Ovenly

isn't able to attract enough of an audience. Because of that, a lot of the larger, more well-known cookbook publishers rejected us. A strong social media network will help promote your idea and, when your book is finally on shelves, it'll become an essential marketing tool. Don't let rejection get you down. The agent we worked with believed in the book, and we did too. However, this didn't guarantee we would get an agreement with the first publisher to see our proposal. The proposal was repeatedly rejected until we contemplated submitting the project until our brand had established itself. However, Britten is a phenomenal sales person, and she had the creative idea of contacting Harlequin the company that isn't necessarily well known for high-end cookbooks but was keen to reach a larger audience, with our proposal. The possibility of rejection is inevitable, so be prepared for it. But don't let it get you down.