Kickstart Your Cookbook
Mon, October 22, 2012
9:30 AM
The Beard House
Member Price: $130
Public Price: $170
Phone: 212.627.1111
Cancellation and Food Allergy Policy
AN INTERACTIVE SEMINAR ON HOW TO BREAK IN TO THE FOOD PUBLISHING BUSINESS
Host Candice Kumai
Cookbook Author, Food Writer, and Iron Chef America Judge
Ursula Cary
Senior Editor at Rodale Books
Sam Talbot
Chef and Cookbook Author
Join us for our first-ever Kickstart Your Cookbook workshop with Candice Kumai, Ursula Cary, and Sam Talbot. At this new and exciting seminar, Candice, Ursula, and Sam will share their insights on breaking into the food publishing business. From pitching a concept, finding a literary agent, and crafting a proposal to selling and promoting a book once it’s published, you won’t want to miss this insider’s guide to getting your foot in the door.
AMUSE BOUCHE
Setting Goals: Who you are and where you want to go in publishing
APPETIZER
Proper Book Pitching
MAIN COURSE
Cookbook Crafting Skills and Strategy
DESSERT
How to Create a Book Proposal
Coffee and pastries: 9:30–10:00 A.M.
Interactive seminar: 10:00–12:00 P.M.
Tickets to events held at the James Beard House cover the cost of food and a unique dining experience. Dinners are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. All alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.
Related Info
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 and older.