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Take Baby Steps Toward Self-Liberation, says Cookbook Author Rick Martínez
How the former chef and editor developed his strong voice, identity and self-confidence that make his cookbooks sell.
How Adam Roberts' Life as a Food Writer Influenced his First Novel
A 20-year career helped him channel the persona of his main character, Isabella Pasternak, who wants to be a food writer, in Food Person
Make Your Cookbook the "First" or Best if You Want a Bestseller, says Anne Byrn
The author of 16 cookbooks, including New York Times bestsellers, has loads of advice for writers.
We Don't Like to Talk about Money
Can we get better at it, to benefit others in our field, and ourselves?
Find the Work You Love Doing and Look Forward to Coming to it Every Day, says Dorie Greenspan
The five-time James Beard winner and author of 15 cookbooks has lots to say about perfectionism, inspiration, and how to make hard work fun.
Recipes Need a "Lightbulb Moment," says Emily Weinstein, Editor-in-Chief of New York Times Cooking and Food
With 24,000 recipes in the NYT Cooking database, this high-powered editor knows what she wants from them -- and writers
How Michael Ruhlman Keeps Writing, Decade after Decade
Writing The French Laundry Cookbook led to co-authorship of 11 books with chefs, plus many other books
Up Your Visibility to Get Work, advises Rick Rodgers, Author or Collaborator of 100+ Books
Yes, editors call Rick, but live events generate projects too.
David Leite Hates Being Google’s Bitch
It's his 25-year anniversary at Leite’s Culinaria, a recipe website, but David feels exhausted by Google's demands. Good thing he recently launched a…
Be Nice, Be Positive and Work Hard, says Melissa Clark
She’s written 45 cookbooks and worked at The New York Times since 1997, so this strategy must be working.
Just Fine in the Middle
I'm trying to stay there, focused on less drama.
Try These Writing Prompts on Goals
Expand your understanding of yourself and your work.
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