The Food Blogger Pro Podcast 415: How and Why To Self-Publish a Cookbook with Matt Briel from Lulu
Insights on the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing, details on the financial and non-financial benefits of publishing a cookbook, and what it takes to be successful when self-publishing a cookbook with Matt Briel from Lulu.
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Welcome to episode 415 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Matt Briel from Lulu Press.
How and Why To Self-Publish a CookbookHave you ever dreamed of writing a cookbook? Are you intimidated by the process of finding a publisher? Or are you just curious why a food blogger might want to write a cookbook? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this podcast episode is for you!
Matt Briel is an entrepreneur and the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Lulu.com, a print-on-demand, self-publishing, and distribution platform.
Bjork and Matt chat about the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing, why you might want to consider self-publishing a cookbook, and how to be successful when self-publishing content. It’s a super informative episode that will give you a lot to think about when it comes to cookbooks!
In this episode, you’ll learn:- More about Matt’s background and how he came to be interested in publishing.
- What marketing looks like for Lulu and why they prioritize helping creators sell more books.
- The differences between print-on-demand and offset printing in the publishing world.
- Why print-on-demand is a more ecologically friendly option.
- What the print-on-demand process looks like from start to finish for a cookbook.
- What it takes to successfully self-publishing a cookbook, and who you need on your team.
- What a success story looks like for creators who self-published their cookbooks.
- How self-publishing a cookbook can help you diversify your income streams.
- The non-financial benefits of publishing a cookbook.
- What to do if you’re curious to learn more about self-publishing a cookbook.
Resources:
- Lulu
- Disney World is Awesome Podcast
- Simon & Schuster
- Shopify
- Fiverr
- 99designs
- Upwork
- The Peachie Spoon
- Lauren Fit Foodie
- Tiny Home, Big Flava
- Lulu’s Resources
- Lulu’s YouTube Page
- Connect with Matt via email
- Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group
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