Jane Olivia — Cookbook Proposal Workbook
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Hi Jane — let's build your proposal.

This is your creative space. Work in any order — jump to whatever feels good today. Your answers live in the proposal preview on the right and auto-save to Google Drive. Nothing is locked in. Whenever you're stuck, the ✨ AI Assist button will write a first draft you can edit.

Where would you like to start?
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Book Title & Concept
The big idea in 10 words or less
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Your Story & Bio
Your background, credentials & voice
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Table of Contents
85–100 recipes across your sections
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Sample Recipes
10–12 fully written recipes
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Marketing & Audience
Who this is for & how you'll sell it
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Comparable Books
3–5 books & what makes yours different
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Social Stats
Your platforms, followers & reach
Book Title & Concept
What is this book called?
Your title is the first thing a publisher reads. Pick from options below, mix a few, or write your own.
Working Title
Which title feels most like you?
The Flexible Kitchen Plant-Forward, Always Everyday, Elevated Wellness Without Rules The Jane Olivia Kitchen Feed Everyone Cook This Every Day
Subtitle
Add a subtitle that tells readers exactly what they're getting.
Plant-Forward, Protein-Flexible Recipes for Every Table Healthy Recipes That Work for Everyone Wellness Cooking Without the Rules A Private Chef's Everyday Playbook
The Hook
Finish this sentence: "This book is for people who..."
Think about the person standing in a bookstore. What problem does this book solve for them?
want to eat well without obsessing over it cook for mixed households (vegan + meat-eaters) want private-chef energy at home are tired of food shame and extreme diets
Stuck? Get a first draft.
✨ AI Draft
Core Concept
What makes this cookbook uniquely yours — in 2–3 sentences?
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Your Story & Bio
Who is Jane Olivia?
Publishers want to know why you — specifically you — are the right person to write this book.
Your Background
How did you become a private chef? What's the short version of your origin story?
Private Chef Credentials
What types of clients have you cooked for?
High-profile families Wellness & health-focused clients Corporate / executive clients Celebrity clients Retreat & event catering
Your "Why"
Why do you want to write this book? What do you want readers to feel when they cook from it?
Short Bio (for proposal)
A 3–4 sentence bio in third person. Edit the template or use AI to write one from your answers above.
Uses your answers above
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Table of Contents
Your recipes, your way.
We've loaded the 55-recipe outline as a starting point. Add, rename, or remove anything. Goal: 85–100 total.
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📌 Agent reminder: You need 85–100 total recipes. You're at 55 — room for ~30–45 more. 90% must be brand new and not posted online. Variations count!
Sample Recipes
Show them what you've got.
The proposal needs 10–12 fully written sample recipes — ideally one per section.
💡 Start with Buffalo Cauliflower Salad — proven demand, perfectly represents your brand.
Sample Recipe 1 — Viral Anchor
Recipe Name
Prep Time
Cook Time
Servings
Description
✨ AI Draft
Ingredients (one per line)
Instructions
Jane's Tip
Make It Yours
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Marketing & Audience
How will this book find its readers?
Publishers want to know you have a plan and understand your audience.
Target Reader
Who is the person buying this book?
Health-conscious home cooks, 25–40 Mixed-diet households Wellness-oriented millennials People tired of restrictive diets Meal preppers & busy professionals
✨ AI Draft
Your Marketing Plan
How will you actively promote this book?
Cookbook launch video series Instagram & TikTok recipe previews Podcast tour Newsletter campaign Brand partnerships Cooking demos & live events QR codes linking to video tutorials Pre-order campaign
Why Now?
Why is this book needed right now?
Plant-based eating is mainstream but still divisive Diet culture burnout is real — people want flexibility Wellness without extremism is a growing movement Mixed households need one book that works for everyone
Comparable Books
Who else is in your space?
Publishers need 3–5 recent successful cookbooks. Show them you know the landscape.
💡 Format: "Like [Book] but [your differentiator]." Not sure which books to use? Hit AI Assist.
Comparable Book 1
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How is yours different?
Comparable Book 2
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How is yours different?
Comparable Book 3
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How is yours different?
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Social Stats & Platform Info
Show them your reach.
Publishers care a lot about platform size — it directly affects their confidence in sales.
Your Platforms
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Newsletter / Email List
Pinterest
Other
Growth & Engagement
Consistent month-over-month growth High engagement rate Viral content (1M+ views) Strong community comments & DMs Press or media features Brand partnerships secured
Proof of Demand
📄 Live Proposal Preview

The Flexible Kitchen

Plant-Forward, Protein-Flexible Recipes for Every Table

by Jane Olivia  ·  CAA Book Proposal

The Overview

[Complete "Book Title & Concept"]

Plant-forward by default, flexible by design. Every recipe works fully plant-based as written — with simple optional add-ins for those who want them.

About the Author

[Complete "Your Story & Bio"]

Target Audience

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Marketing Plan

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Platform & Reach

[Complete "Social Stats"]

Comparable Titles

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Table of Contents

55 recipes across 8 sections

🌞 Breakfast (That Actually Fills You Up) — 8 recipes
🥗 Big Salads & Bowls — 10 recipes
🥪 Easy Lunches — 7 recipes
🍽️ Simple Dinners — 10 recipes
🧡 Comfort Without the Crash — 6 recipes
🥦 Veggies Worth Repeating — 6 recipes
🥄 Sauces, Dressings & Extras — 6 recipes
🍫 Something Sweet — 2 recipes