Not everyone who wants to write a cookbook should—and as a cookbook coach, Amanda Polick knows when to say so.

In this episode, Amanda shares the red flags she watches for when aspiring authors apply to work with her: the family friend who insisted his wild game cookbook was "all in his head," the woman who tried to negotiate rates while planning to spend $8,000 she didn't have on self-publishing, and the applicant who sent her a Canva movie in French.

Listeners will discover:

• Why "it's all in my head" is the most dangerous phrase in cookbook publishing
• The platform-building work aspiring authors must complete before writing a book proposal
• How to know if you need a coach, ghostwriter, or just more time
• Red flags that indicate someone isn't ready for the publishing process

Perfect for: Aspiring cookbook authors, food creators considering traditional publishing, home cooks wondering if they should turn their passion into a book

Amanda Polick is a cookbook coach who helps food creators develop book proposals and navigate the traditional publishing process.

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