Here are a few things I have discovered about writing a book.
- It would be wise to know how to express myself using actual words and not just winking smiley faces. 😉
- It is simply not ok to describe every single cake as delicious. Apparently there are other words that I can use to describe how cakes tastes.
- Writing, photographing, baking for, and developing recipes for a cookbook is only wise if you have a long period of time to do it. Say, two years. Giving yourself a three month deadline is DUMBCRAZYSTUPIDINSANEIDIOTIC.
- Make sure you know a LOT of people who are willing to eat your food. Having large amounts of cake and frosting sitting in your house is not good. Very very not good.
- It is recommended that when writing recipes you be clear and present a concise picture to a reader. Talking about how my five year old learned how to do handstands by falling out of his bed might not be the best approach in a layer cake tutorial.
Overall the process has been exhausting, informative, and most of all, fun. Did I mention how thankful I am to be here right now?
I am.
Super thankful. 🙂
Do you have any questions about my process so far? Any detail you are dying to know? I’d be happy to answer any questions you have!
Note: Some questions I cannot answer due to contractual obligations, but thats mostly boring stuff anyway!
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My favorite cookbook is a church cookbook which is a compilation of recipes from the church members.
I am amazed that you are writing a cookbook..what a huge undertaking! I will be sure to buy it as soon as it hits the shelf!
I cannot wait to get my hands on a your cookbook. I know it will eb amazing and DELICIOUS. 🙂
Hi Amanda,
Love the blog, love your pics and would totally indulge in one of your cakes!
I am actually in the process of writing a cookbook/self help (by in the process I mean just starting choosing recipes and pinning some notes). I was curious how you got the ball rolling…whom did you approach, did you submit just a plan or a pretty much completed manuscript, do you know any famous people that helped plug your book or idea, etc.
Feel free to email me personally! I’ve talked to a number of people about how they got their cookbook published – at this point I’m on a fact finding mission.
Can’t wait for your cookbook!
Amy
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!