1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Ever wondered what a cookbook coach actually does? (Most people don't even know it's a thing!) In this solo episode, Amanda pulls back the curtain on my work helping food creators and influencers turn their ideas into traditionally published cookbooks. From the detailed intake form that reveals everything about working together, to the 4-month breakthrough moment that every author experiences, this is your insider look at the cookbook publishing process. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ What makes a cookbook proposal so critical (and why you can't skip sections) ✨ Why platform size matters less than you think—and what publishers actually care about ✨ The counterintuitive truth: Being uber-specific about your story makes it MORE universal ✨ Real stories from the coaching process (including the French translation incident) ✨ Why cookbooks are incredible marketing tools even if they don't make you millions Perfect for: Food bloggers, content creators, recipe developers, and anyone dreaming of writing a cookbook who wants to understand the real timeline, investment, and vulnerability required. About Amanda Polick: Amanda is a cookbook coach who has spent 5+ years helping food creators develop proposals that agents and publishers can't ignore. Her blog post on cookbook proposals ranks #2 on Google, and her clients consistently hear from editors that their proposals are &quot;so tight&quot; they can just run with them. Resources: Show notes: https://www.amandapolick.com/blog/cookbook-coach-episode Newsletter signup for weekly writing insights: https://amandapolick.myflodesk.com/writinggold Instagram: @amandapolick Babe Cave http://www.amandapolick.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38900375/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38900375