As a Cookbook Author, you write the books that Chefs love and homemakers cherish!

Write your friends, your organizations or your favorite recipes.

Add fabulous photos, and great content, publish and you are in business!

Of course, it's not really that easy, but just to give you an idea of what's involved with cookbook writing, just follow along.

First you'll want to have a theme. Research what's out there and look for new trends. There are millions of cookbooks available and more and more being published everyday.

The good thing about cookbooks is that the never really go out of style. They have a pretty long shelf life.

This a great business to start in addition to your other food businesses. If you teach cooking classes or work as a food demonstrator , write down your adventures and incorporate them into your book.

If you know someone who is a recipe writer ,team up with them to help you write your recipes accurately. You could also do this yourself if you have the skills.

Creativity works well in this business. Real experiences, real recipes and real content sell many cookbooks.

Publishing your cookbook can be a challenge, but with the internet, you can start out selling your cookbook online. You can sign up with the many companies that work with online publishers. Persistence is the key. Just do it and keep doing it.