Free On-Demand Masterclass for Food, Nutrition, & Culinary Experts
Get Paid to Write a CookbookÂ
 Discover what traditional publishers want in 2026Â
Position yourself for a publishing deal without years of trial & error
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Craft a viable cookbook concept that attracts agents & publishers
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Build three deal-ready essentials to help you feel preparedÂ
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Free masterclass. Watch on your schedule.
This masterclass is for you if…
- You are a chef, food blogger, culinary educator, recipe developer, RDN, or passionate home cook with a dream to write a cookbook.
- You struggle to understand how to navigate the cookbook publishing industry.
- You want to find an agent or a publisher and not self-publish your book.
- You have recipes and ideas, but you want a clear path to a publisher.Â
- You want to stop guessing and start building what's needed to attract publishers and agents.
This masterclass may not be for you if…
- You want to learn self-publishing or Amazon KDP tactics
- You want the “write a book this weekend” approach
- You hesitate to refine your cookbook idea to fit the market
After this masterclass you be able to...
- Map out a clear cookbook publishing direction.
- Describe what it means to be deal-ready.
- Follow a clear path to a traditional cookbook deal in 2026.
Hosted by Maggie GreenÂ
Former editor at Joy of Cooking and author of four cookbooks, including the perennial favorite The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook, Maggie Green has spent more than 25 years in the cookbook industry — as an editor, author, and publishing coach.
She’s worked on the inside of major cookbooks, navigated the publishing process herself, and now helps food and nutrition experts confidently turn their knowledge into published cookbooks. Through her coaching, over 25 clients have retained agents and crossed the publishing finish line, including three traditionally published cookbooks in 2025.
Why aim for traditional publishing?Â
Even though traditional publishing moves on a longer runway, there are many advantages. In this masterclass, you will understand these advantages and what to focus on before you write your book:Â
- concept clarity
- differentiation in the market
- deal-ready positioning
- proposal essentials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this masterclass really free?
Yes, it's free and packed with valuable information about traditional cookbook publishing.
Is it live?
No, and that's the best part. It’s on-demand, delivered in 3 parts so you can watch anytime.
Is this only for traditional publishing?
Yes. This masterclass is specifically to help you learn how to become a cookbook writer who attracts agents and publishers.
I don’t have a big audience. Is this for me?
Yes. You’ll learn what matters most to publishers related to followers and what to prioritize first.