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Cookbook Writing Class

Free Class. How to Write a Family Cookbook

About this class (2:18)
Overview of Class Curriculum
About your Instructor (1:46)

Welcome. Introduction

Let's Get Started. Tell me about yourself.
Week by Week Plan
Overview of Class Curriculum

Lesson One: Establishing your Style

Introduction. Start with a Vision (0:42)
Favorite Cookbooks (6:58)
Working Titles (7:58)
Your Introduction (5:03)
Your Recipes (7:27)
Summary (1:50)
Resources. Homework

Lesson Two: Getting Organized

Introduction. Your Working Calendar (0:44)
Table of Contents (8:13)
Chapters & Folders (6:08)
Working Calendar (7:14)
Friends and Family (6:48)
Summary (2:17)
Resources. Homework

Lesson Three: Recipes and Food Writing

Introduction: Food is Memory (0:45)
Titles and Headnotes (14:12)
Ingredients and Instructions (11:04)
Food Memories and Narratives (9:01)
Finding Your Muse. Writing Prompts (13:31)
Summary: Practice Writing Samples (1:48)
PDF: Resources

Lesson Four: Photography and Food Styling

Introduction: Attributes of a Food Stylist (0:42)
Props, Plates and Tablecloths (7:06)
Lighting. Natural and Filters (8:05)
Backgrounds and Camera Angles (6:03)
Drips and Splatters (6:14)
Summary: Practice & Observe (1:54)
PDF: Resources

Lesson Five: Mini - Book Project

Introduction. short video (0:44)
Front Cover. Back Cover (9:09)
Acknowledgements & Author Bio (9:56)
Table of Contents, Index & Other Pages (9:33)
Check list. Creating Your Mock Book (7:31)
Summary: Design & Layout (3:07)
PDF: Resources

Lesson Six. Proof & Print

Introduction. Layout and Design. (0:42)
Short & Long Roll. Proof Read (6:19)
Templates and Layout (6:12)
Print Options. Bindings, Paper, Ink (6:26)
Print Options & Wrap Up. (6:44)
Summary. Congratulations! You did it. (0:52)
PDF: Resources
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