Do It Yourself Cookbook
Now that you’re imagining how cool your book is going to look, and how much those around you are going to LOVE it, we understand one of the thoughts you may be having is “I wonder if I can do this myself?” The answer is definitely YES! That is why we have made our exclusive software program available to you. It’s super intuitive and easy to use. This video gives you a sneak peek at how easy it is to work with! You get SO many great features AND it includes a hard copy of your cookbook! PLUS, if you get in there and start working on things and find it's not working out as you hoped, don't give up! We will credit the full purchase price you paid for the Basic plan toward the Hybrid or Custom package. We care about getting your project published! Head over to the Pricing page to get started.
FAQ
For Families: We recommend no less than 15 and no more than 150 per book. If you have more than 150 recipes, there are options to print a cookbook series. If you need additional or filler recipes, you may select from a limitless library of recipes.
For Businesses: You can include anywhere from 15 to 150 per volume. They do not have to be proprietary to your business. We have options for you to select from a limitless library of recipes, or simply choose a stock cookbook to brand to your business.
For Families: We recommend 1-3 photos per recipe. We can always quote a dedicated photo chapter if you have more. You can also include reproductions of cards, notes, quotes, sentiments, anecdotes, stories, memories, drawings, etc. as long as they aren’t copyright protected. Feel free to include captions as well.
For Businesses: We recommend 1 photo per recipe, and a few photos for your business bio section. If you do not have photos on hand, we can quote a professional photography session. If you would like photos of the prepared recipe, we can quote for our food stylist and photography.
For Families: Yes, we are able to ship to numerous countries. Let us know what country, so we can quote the appropriate pricing. Many times, the ebook format is a suitable, less expensive alternative.
For Businesses: Yes, we are able to drop-ship to numerous countries, or to more than one address. Let us know the address(es) and quantity(ies) and we will be sure to include in your quote.
For Families: The standard production time is between 6 weeks and 2 months from the date we have all your files, but can change depending on the season. A good rule of thumb is to allow 3-6 months lead time. Please be aware, the delivery date depends in part on the time it takes for you to gather submissions at the beginning and to complete your final draft approval at the end. We do have rush options, just ask for a quote.
For Businesses: We are able to turn your order around as quickly as the design and your budget allow.
For Families: Each order automatically includes one hard copy. One ebook version can be included instead, upon request. The price for each additional cookbook is included in your quote.
For Businesses: Your price quote will include the number of copies in your initial order. The price banding for additional quantities and for re-orders is included in your quote. An API link can be provided for you to place on your Ecommerce site. We will fulfill all orders (print and/or ebook) and send your profits at agreed upon intervals.
For Families: We are able to included scanned copies of handwritten recipes in your book. We can also transcribe them to include instead. We can even do both if you’d like. If you require transcription and or scan/upload services, just let us know an estimate of how many recipes, so we may include transcription services in your quote.
For Businesses: We are able to transcribe and include them in your book, just let us know how many, so we may include transcription services in your quote.
For Families: We do our best not to share or sell your proprietary recipes to an unauthorized party. Since we provide a link for you and your loved ones to use to place orders, we cannot control if that link is shared with others outside your intended audience. The risk of this is very small, but a risk nonetheless. For families, we do not register an ISBN number, and we do not file copyrights on your book.
For Businesses: If you intend to monetize your cookbook, we will register an ISBN number to your cookbook. This establishes the ability for you and Creative Cookbooks to sell and reproduce your cookbook. Creative Cookbooks reserves the right to file for copyrights through the U.S. Copyright office, but does not automatically do so. If you want to explore a license agreement, or protect specific content, we are happy to include a quote for those concessions.
For Families: We never file copyrights for your cookbook with U.S. Copyright office unless explicitly requested.
For Businesses: Creative Cookbooks reserves the right to file for copyrights through the U.S. Copyright office unless a licensing or other agreement is in place.
For Families: Each book is either 7x10 Executive size, 8 ½ x 11 US Letter portrait size, or 5 ½ x 8 ½ Digest size. We prefer coil binding for the book to stay open to a recipe, but other binding options are available. We use standard, easy-to-read font styles, and can discuss using your choice of font, if desired. The cover and interior are full color. We ask you to send us 2-3 cover photo choices as well as choosing a title for your cookbook. We will take those elements to design your cover. If you’d like to design your own, we can provide the publishing specs.
For Businesses: Each book is either 7x10 Executive size, 8 ½ x 11 US Letter portrait size, or 5 ½ x 8 ½ Digest size. We prefer coil binding for the book to stay open to a recipe, but if you choose to publish through a global marketplace, coil binding may not be available. Other binding options are always available. If you’d like a custom size, we can provide a quote to reformat. For the fonts and colors, we stick to your brand standard. If you do not have a brand standard, we choose easy-to-read font styles. The cover and interior are full color. We ask you to send us 2-3 cover photo choices as well as choosing a title for your cookbook. We will take those elements to design your cover. If you’d like to design your own, we can provide the publishing specs.
For Families: Anyone with the link to your cookbook may order either version in any quantity. Ebooks are only available through Creative Cookbooks.
For Businesses: You will be provided with an API link to embed in your eCommerce store, where customers can order either the hardcopy or ebook version “on demand”. We will fulfill all orders and send your profits to you. To order wholesale for your retail location(s), contact us for pricing.
For Families: Begin by clicking “Get a Quote” and fill the form with your initial thoughts. We will reach out to set up a consultation and to finalize pricing.
For Businesses: Begin by clicking “Get a Quote” and fill the form with your initial thoughts. We will reach out to set up a consultation and to finalize pricing.
For Families: Upon receipt of your deposit, you’ll be assigned a log in to a secure client portal we call your digital Recipe Box. You may share the log in with anyone who plans to upload a file for inclusion in your cookbook. In the Recipe Box, you’ll see a timeline with milestones for your project. Once the deadline has passed for your submissions, we will begin designing your book. You can watch the progress in your portal. At the end, you’ll be able to download a draft copy of your book. Send through any edits needed, we will complete them, send a final draft copy for your approval, and once complete it’s off to publication!
For Businesses: Upon receipt of your deposit, you’ll be assigned a log in to a secure client portal we call your digital Recipe Box where you can watch the timeline and track progress of your project. Because business projects are uniquely individual, there may be a phase in the beginning for submission of files for inclusion. There may also be a photography session before the work begins. After we have everything needed, we will design your project. At the end, you’ll be able to download a draft copy of your book. Send through any edits needed, we will complete them, send a final draft copy for your approval, and once complete it’s off to publication!
We love helping good causes reach their financial goals. The process works very similar to the “business” process you’ll find here on our site. We extend a discount to you by way of reduced development costs. Set up a consultation with us to put together a quote. Please note, before we begin, we will collect a copy of the determination letter the non-profit received from the IRS. If you can’t find the letter, simply request a new copy by calling (877) 829-5500.
You will receive a link to your secure portal along with unique log in information. While only members of our company have access to your portal, you are welcome to share the log in information with whomever you choose. Therefore, more than one person is able to upload media and watch the progress of your project.
We are happy to accommodate for other languages, since the writing in a cookbook is fairly straightforward. Keep in mind, English is our first and only language, therefore, we cannot be responsible for grammatical errors or errors related to numerical equivalents. We ask that if you need a translation, you perform your own individual or professional editorial review. We are happy to include a quote for proper transcription and/or editorial services if desired.
Annually for as long as Creative Cookbooks is an operational business, or upon creation or termination of any contract or agreement. Updates include up to 1 hour of labor.
For as long as Creative Cookbooks is an operational business, or upon creation or termination of any contract or agreement.
A draft copy of your cookbook is provided to you for approval prior to publication. Please review it carefully for any errors. We will provide a checklist to guide your review. Once you sign off on publication and your book is sent to the publisher, we are not able to accept returns. Please note, since we provide updates for the life of our company, you can request changes to be reflected in the next print run.
The first draft you will receive is a draft of the table of contents. At this time, we encourage you to make any changes to the order of recipes or categories. The second draft you will receive is a draft of the entire book. At this time, minor changes in the ordering of recipes are allowed, but are not able to categorically or substantially rearrange the contents at that stage.
We specialize in cookbook publication, but are open to working with you on other publishing projects as well. Let us know your idea. We love thinking outside the box!
We understand there are choices when it comes to publishing your own recipe book. That is why we’ve enhanced our DIY package with features you won’t find anywhere else. First and foremost, our software is very user friendly. So friendly in fact, we’ve found there’s no need to for any lengthy “how to” documentation. Simply spend an hour playing with the tool. You can’t break it! The formatting is coded behind the scenes, so you can’t mess anything up. There are also some custom options built right in like the ability to create your own categories, and an instant table of contents and index based on your entry. In addition to that, we include one hard copy of your book upon completion, AND we set up a preorder link for you so the orders can start rolling in.
Your family has made memories and told stories at the dinner table for many generations. Let us make it easy for you to connect to your culture, your family, and your history. Capture the recipes, photographs and stories yourself. We're there every step of the way helping you get your heirloom cookbook professionally published for your family to enjoy for generations to come. What better way to give future family members a glimpse of your world they wouldn’t otherwise have? Our Basic plan is fully DIY, or if you need a bit of assistance, check out the Hybrid option. Would you rather leave everything to us? We've got you - pick Custom and let's get started!
"A family cookbook brings soul into the kitchens of future generations..."
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