When it comes to cookbooks, the world seems to have a hollow leg--it just can't get enough! From southern food to Thai food, from 15-minute meals to banquets, you can find a cook book to match your specific interests. And, as much as any other published category, cookbooks have moved from traditional print to online publishing. It is so easy just to post a recipe on a website. However, cookbook publishers still play an important role.
Advantages of Using Cookbook Publishing Companies:
While some cookbooks are merely catalogs of recipes, the better ones have personality. This is where the cook book publishers come in--they have the editing teams and resources necessary to help bring a cookbook to life. Also, the culinary publishing houses have the clout with the large national book retailers to get maximum shelf space for their cookbooks.
Advantages of Publishing Cookbooks on Your Own:
You may just be interested in publishing a custom cookbook of your family's special recipes to give to your friends and loved ones. You may want to do this online, or take the self-publishing route. Online and self-publishing cookbooks have become very popular for the culinary weekend warrior. It is a way to get your recipes into print or into the pubic forum without spending a ton of money or needing to be a 4-star chef.
Whatever your culinary publishing needs may be, Yahoo has a great directory of publishers in the culinary industry:
