Books for Cookbook Self-Publishing

If you're serious about cookbook self publishing, it's important to inform yourself as much as possible about cookbook writing and the publishing industry. Here is a list of popular books for cookbook self publishing.

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Check out the following titles about book/cookbook self-publishing, cookbook writing, book marketing, small business management, and publishing law and copyright.

SELF-PUBLISHING

The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book
by Dan Poynter
Paperback | ISBN 1568600887 | 14th edition
Published in 2003 by Para Publishing

"This popular and acclaimed book offers you expert advice on such crucial topics as design, writing, copyrighting, printing, promotion, publicity, sales and distribution. With an appendix of useful resources, there is nothing this book can’t do for the prospective self-publisher."

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The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote, & Sell Your Own Book 
by Tom and Marilyn Ross
Paperback | ISBN 1582970912 | 4th edition
Published in 2002 by Writer's Digest Books

"The book penetrates publishing's mystique; empowers you by revealing, in layman's terms, the range of self-publishing possibilities open to you; and validates your belief that selling information in book form is an ideal business because you have a unique copyrighted product."
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How to Get Happily Published: A Complete and Candid Guide
by Judith Appelbaum
Paperback | ISBN 0062735098 | 5th edition
Published in 1998 by Harper Collins

"In addition to providing a mini-course on editors and agents and submissions and funding—peppered with revealing anecdotes from the front lines—Appelbaum offers information less frequently found in books of this sort. She also makes a very strong case for self- publishing and then tells you how to go about it."

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How to Self Publish and Make Money: Writing, Publishing and Selling Your Book in Canada
by Crook & Wise
Paperback | ISBN 0920923100
Published in 1997 by Sandhill Book Marketing Ltd

"A guide with information on multiple topics, including desktop publishing, advances in printing technology, and new marketing strategies" specifically for the Canadian self-publisher.
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COOKBOOK WRITING

Writing Cookbooks
by Judith Comfort
Paperback | ISBN 1551801159
Published in 1997 by Self-Counsel Press

"Cookbooks are topping best-seller lists across North America, and is it any wonder why? The sharing of food is a basic pleasure. In Writing Cookbooks Judith Comfort shares practical and useful advice that will guide you through the steps needed in order to create your own personal and successful cookbook."
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You Can Write a Cookbook
by J. Kevin Wolfe
Paperback | ISBN 0898799236
Published in 2000 by Writer's Digest Books

"Step-by-step instructions guide you through every step, from selecting what kind of cookbook to make, designing the cover, what illustrations to use, assembling the recipes, to the distribution and promotion."
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Recipes into Type: A Handbook for Cookbook Writers & Editors
by Joan Whitman, Dolores Simon
Hardcover | ISBN 0062700340
Published in 1993 by HarperResource

"More than anything, a cookbook is an instruction manual. Consistency, clarity, and coherent directions are what enable home cooks to understand and reproduce in their own kitchen recipes invented by others."  This book is a must-have for anyone writing a cookbook. 
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BOOK MARKETING

1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors & Publishers
by John Kremer
Paperback | ISBN 0912411481 | 5th edition
Published in 2000 by Open Horizons Publishing

"Kremer, editor of the Book Marketing Update, describes more than 1,000 ideas, tips and suggestions for marketing books — all illustrated with real-life examples showing how other authors and publishers have marketed their books."  
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Jump Start Your Book Sales: A Money-Making Guide for Authors and Publishers
by Tom and Marilyn Ross
Paperback | ISBN 0918880416
Published in 1999 by Writer's Digest Books

"Find out how to get your work from store bookshelves to readers’ book bags. This essential reference offers myriad suggestions on stepping up publicity campaigns, including book clubs and on-line and print catalogues. You’ll also learn how television, radio and personal appearances are key to advertising your literary wares."
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Guerrilla Marketing: Secrets For Making Big Profits From Your Small Business
by Jay C. Levinson
Paperback | ISBN 0395906253 | 3rd edition
Published in 1998 by Houghton Mifflin Co

Learn all about Levinson's "revolutionary guerrilla marketing techniques, targeted to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide in need of successful marketing solutions."
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SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Small-Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Small Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble!
by Bernard B. Kamoroff
Paperback | ISBN 0917510224 | 8th edition
Published in 2004 by Bell Springs Publishing

" Full of comprehensive information on how to get a small business up and running, this American how-to encompasses every aspect of creating a successful small-time operation."
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PUBLISHING LAW AND COPYRIGHT

Kirsch's Handbook of Publishing Law: For Authors, Publishers, Editors, & Agents
by Jonathan Kirsch
Paperback | 288 Pages | ISBN 1879505789
Published in 2005 by Silman-James Press

"An indispensable, quick-access reference guide that covers the full range of legal issues unique to publishing. Includes: idea protection, book development, analysis of standard publishing contracts, subsidiary rights, reversion of rights, electronic and multi-media rights, film and TV rights, defamation, invasion of privacy, copyright and trademark, and more."
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Kirsch's Guide To The Book Contract: For Authors, Publishers, Editors and Agents
by Jonathon Kirsch
Paperback | 192 Pages | ISBN 091822635X
Published in 1998 by Acrobat Books

"The author takes a standard book publishing contract and breaks it down clause by clause, explaining the author’s financial interest as well as the publisher’s, and clearly defining terms and issues."
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