#111 - HOW TO FIND A COOKBOOK AGENT!
In today's BONUS episode (111) of the EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE podcast, I'm talking with culinary, literary and talent agent Sally Ekus. We delve into the fascinating details of what literary agents look for in cookbook authors and their proposals, and Sally answers the question everyone wants to know: does your social media following impact your chance of signing with an agency! This insider chat will tell you all you need to know about how to land the cookbook deal of your dreams.
Here's what else you can expect from today's episode...
Sally introduces herself.
Sally explains what a literary agent does and why you would want one in your corner.
Sally talks about what she looks for in up and coming cookbook authors.
Sally reveals mistakes that prospective cookbook authors make when they write proposals (and how to avoid them!).
Sally gives her best advice for how to stand out in a crowded market.
We talk about what the most successful cookbooks have in common.
Sally shares what you can expect in terms of payments from a cookbook advance.
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