how to write a book

[snowdrop]

ok i am writing a recipe book.
i have compiled some recipes , done some research,
but am still undecided as to how to go about doing this.

enter help from my friends.
do any of you have any knowledge in the field?
i looked into getting published it takes 18 months to get the product
and i am not willing to wait that long
(those who have eaten my triple chocolate cheesecake
would hunt me down and string me up - no doubt about it!) :eek:
then there is self publishing...
many ways to accomplish this.

so any ideas, pros/cons, discussion
would be oh so appreciated!

reaching out
to you-

thanks bunches!!!!
xoxoxo
-snowdrop

[Revvell]

One of the best sites I've found to answer your questions:

http://bookmarket.ning.com/

Also, listen to my podcasts here:

http://thebookcrawler.com/

Revvell

[snowdrop]

that was quick revvell!!!
just proves it - put it out there to the universe....
thank you! i appreciate your assistance.
i will check this out.
xoxoxo
-snow

[EZ rider]

I think some authors choose to make Ebooks online. There is no printing press and its very fast.

[Revvell]

I think some authors choose to make Ebooks online. There is no printing press and its very fast.

I've done both.

[snowdrop]

I think some authors choose to make Ebooks online. There is no printing press and its very fast.

i considered ebook - but my agent (starfire) said absolutely not
:)
i want something i can hold in my hand and take to my kitchen.
thanks for the suggestion tho

and star... if you are reading this...
i am NOT doing it , you don't need to send me 'the look (http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc47/Emojuliet19/IMG000044.jpg) :D

[Revvell]

i considered ebook - but my agent (starfire) said absolutely not
:)


Why not do both? Both of my books are up as ebooks and as soft cover. Your agent have something against money?

*looks over at Starfire* :p

[Rawkinlocs]

I'll say this about ebooks...I've seen quite a few folks on here asking Alissa if her book was an ebook or if she had a software CD so they could just print out one recipe at a time and take to the kitchen or put their favorites in a binder. So, like Revvell said, I'd do both or at least consider it! You want to have options for ALL of your customers, those that like to hold a tangible book and those who like electronic books and the ability to just print off what they want/need.

I'd start with an ebook because you'd be making money from the sales from that and then once you figure out the route you want to take with publishing, you can then publish the book and have it in print AND electronically.

You may also wish to look into Lulu.com. I had a book published (self) using them.

[rawgreenyogini]

Hey these are great ideas everyone!!

Keeping the links for when it's my turn.

[snowdrop]

thanks all!
i have favorite-ized all the links
and am listening to the podcast a few minutes
at a time as i try to get everything else done
here that is on my plate for the day.

i am accomplishing lots today
with a minimum of sweat :p

keep the great ideas coming,
and i know there are others who are benefiting
from this info besides me (psst raw wealth!) :)

thanks again
xoxoxo
-snow

[carolg]

Snow,
What did you decide on the book version: ebook or ? I'm just not up to checking up your website right now as I am ready for bed. Best to you.
carolg

[snowdrop]

Snow,
What did you decide on the book version: ebook or ? I'm just not up to checking up your website right now as I am ready for bed. Best to you.
carolg

no, not an e-book.
i want to do a real book, one to carry around and use in the kitchen.
i am working on that & the classes now that my website is up & running.
so i am making progress :)
thanks for asking tho
xoxoxoxo
-snow

[Raene]

I think real books are best.
I personally get really upset when I see a supposedly great book that's only available online. I don't have a printer and then I have to be sneaky at work and print the pages for the e-books...usually I'm so turned off by that idea that I don't purchase them.
The only thing I like online is magazine subscriptions b/c then you can just print the articles and skip all the advertisements. But cookbooks should def be real...just imo.

[Apasaraw]

SO cool you're doing a book!

I'm touchy feely and like real books but ebooks are instant gratification. I liked Revvell's Smoozie book so much after seeing the e-book version I bought multiple hard copies for myself and friends. (I've said it before and I'll say it again...it looks so delish you want to lick the pages)

I like lulu for publishing: http://www.lulu.com/

They do soft cover, hard cover, calendars as well as CDs and ebooks.
http://www.lulu.com/en/products/

Here is the cookbook linky: http://www.lulu.com/en/products/cookbooks/

Have fun! Let us know what develops k? I loooooove books!:)