The Cookbook Writing Masterclass
Everything you need to write, sell, and publish your cookbook
Most cookbook courses hand you one piece of the puzzle, usually the proposal, because the proposal is where the deal is won, and then they leave you to guess at the rest.
This is the whole story instead.
It runs from the first spark of an idea through developing and testing recipes, writing a proposal, finding an agent, securing a publisher, understanding your contract, working with a photographer, and launching the finished book into the world.
If it is part of making a cookbook, it is here.
And it is here for writers anywhere in the world. I am Jody Eddy, a James Beard nominated and IACP award winning author of nine cookbooks. I have sat on every side of the table, as an author, editor, recipe developer, and teacher. What I teach is the knowledge that usually stays inside the industry with real world examples of contracts, proposals, and collaborative agreements. This course is for the whole English language market. No matter where you live in the world, this course if for you.
You do not need a finished idea to begin. Some people arrive with a concept they have been thinking about for years, others with nothing but a shelf of well loved cookbooks and a feeling that they might have one in them. Both are good places to start, and there is a way to learn here that meets you where you are.
Four Ways to Learn
Pick the one that fits your goal, your budget, and the pace your life allows. Each builds on the same foundation, so you can start anywhere and add more when you are ready.
Most cookbook courses hand you one piece of the puzzle, usually the proposal, because the proposal is where the deal is won. And then they leave you to guess at the rest.
This is the whole story instead.
It runs from the first spark of an idea through developing and testing recipes, writing a proposal, finding an agent, understanding your contract, working with a photographer, and launching the finished book into the world. If it is part of making a cookbook, it is here.
And it is here for writers everywhere. I am Jody Eddy, a James Beard nominated and IACP award winning author of nine cookbooks, and I have published in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. I have sat on every side of this table, as author, editor, and teacher. What I teach is the knowledge that usually stays inside the industry, taught for the whole English language market and not just New York. Whether you are writing from Cork or California, you are who I had in mind.
You do not need a finished idea to begin. Some people arrive with a concept they have been nursing for years, others with nothing but a shelf of well loved cookbooks and a feeling that they might have one in them. Both are good places to start, and there is a way to learn here that meets you where you are.
Our process is simple and thoughtful.
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Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
