Discover the secrets of crafting a captivating cookbook in this episode featuring special guest JJ Virgin. Join us as we delve into the world of cookbook writing with JJ, an esteemed personality in the fitness industry, a four-time New York Times Bestselling Author, and an accomplished entrepreneur. Her insights and experiences will equip you with the knowledge to embark on your own cookbook writing journey.

In this episode, JJ shares her personal journey into book writing, starting with her first book written during her relationship with a screenwriter. While offered a substantial sum by the publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul, she made the bold decision to self-publish and entered into a contract with her boyfriend that shaped her future endeavors.

Her second book, "Six Weeks from Sleeveless to Sexy," led her on a unique publishing journey, where an editor at Simon and Schuster immediately expressed interest upon seeing her book. JJ highlights the differences between traditional and self-publishing, emphasizing the advantages of self-publishing, including the ability to release updated editions more easily.

Drawing from her experience writing "The Virgin Diet," JJ reveals the challenges of naming and publishing a cookbook, especially when faced with a competing title released by another author. She provides valuable advice on marketing and the intricacies of cookbook creation that every aspiring cookbook author should know

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