In episode 343, Tyanne Johnson teaches us how to self-publish a cookbook in 45 days. She walks us through every step she took from what's essential during market research to how a book launch team can help you and tips for book promotion.

Tyanne is food blogger and recipe developer at Cooking with Tyanne, specializing in easy, flavourful recipes using basic ingredients anyone can find no matter where they live. She started food blogging in 2019 and after switching from Wix to Wordpress, she decided she needed a product to go with her new website. In this episode, she shares how she published a cookbook, Deliciously Fresh Freezer Meals, in under 45 days right after graduating from college in 2021.

- Use a database of recipes that work.

- Survey your audience to check if your product resonates.

- Have an ebook and hardcopy version.

- Create a publishing schedule.

- Find the right publisher from the start.

- Gather a launch team to help with feedback and promotion before your book launch.

- Don't aim for perfection. Getting it done is an accomplishment in itself.

- Pay attention to details, like fonts.

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