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Everything Cookbooks
Hosted by Andrea Nguyen, Molly Stevens, Kate Leahy, Kristin Donnelly · EN
A podcast for curious writers, readers, and cooks. Episodes provide behind-the-scenes information and stories about how cookbooks get made.
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133: Why Comp Titles Matter
Jun 18, 202500:37:48Tap to summarizeThis episode Molly, Kate, Kristin and Andrea chat all things comp titles, but first they talk about a recent plagiarism controversy that is rocking the cookbook world. They share their thoughts on copyrighting recipes, including attribution and having respect for 'the canon' of cookbooks. Then they move on to the subject of comp titles: what they are, what they are used for, how to identify them, some dos and don'ts and why publishers may come up with a list of their own. The hosts share some examples from their own projects, list a few potential resources to help authors find them and share how the role of comp titles is more important than ever in publishing.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea NguyenEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsNagi's statement: When you see your recipes in a $4 million bookEdelweissCircana Book Scan Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show
Transcribe →132: Adam Roberts on being a Food Person
Jun 11, 202500:45:53Tap to summarizeKate and Molly welcome our first repeat guest, blogger and new novelist Adam Roberts, to discuss his foray into fiction. Adam shares what made him turn to fiction, why his first attempt didn't work and his own experience working as a ghostwriter as he shares the process of getting this book out into the world. He explains where the original idea came from, what parts of himself he infused into his characters and why creating the cookbook within the book was vital to the plot. Finally he shares some advice for aspiring novelists and a few sneak peaks into what he is working on next. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea NguyenEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsAdam RobertsWebsiteInstagramSubstack Newsletter: The Amateur Gourmet Episode 26: Blogs, Books and Broadway with Adam Roberts, the Amateur GourmetCasey ElsassArchestratus Books Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showFood Person, by Adam RobertsGive My Swiss Chards to Broadway, by Adam RobertsA Swim in the Pond in the Rain, by George SaundersAlone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant, by Jenni Ferrari-AdlerAfter Taste, by Daria LavelleWhat Can I Bring, by Casey Elsass
Transcribe →26: Blogs, Books and Broadway with Adam Roberts, the Amateur Gourmet
Oct 26, 2022Tap to summarizeMolly and Kate talk with Adam Roberts aka The Amateur Gourmet, about his career path, what he's learned from working on his first two books and how he merges story with food in his work. He shares insights on voice vs tone, the role humor plays in his content creation along with stories from his earlier projects and the origin of his latest book. Finally, he shares the gospel of musical theater and a glimpse into what he is working on now. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsCooking for Mr Latte by Amanda HesserFollow Adam Roberts:PodcastNewsletterWebsiteYouTube"The Amateur Gourmet: How to Shop, Chop, and Table Hop Like a Pro (Almost)" Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showGive My Swiss Chards to Broadway by Adam RobertsSecrets of the Best Chefs by Adam Roberts
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