• 118: Nicola Lamb on Writing the Book You Want to Read

  • Jan 22 2025
  • Length: 52 mins
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118: Nicola Lamb on Writing the Book You Want to Read

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  • Kate and Kristin speak with Nicola Lamb her debut cookbook, Sift, and writing the book you want to read. Nicola talks about her passion for baking, learning and teaching before diving into the book creation process. She shares the lengthy proposal writing process, working from her Substack and a post-it wall, the importance of trusting your team and the resources she used while writing. She also speaks on the differences in releasing a book in the US versus the UK, some insights into the Americanization of the project and some astute advice for enjoying the everyday process.

    Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea Nguyen

    Editor: Abby Cerquitella


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    Nicola Lamb

    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Kitchen Projects Newsletter
    • Bibliography

    Episode 74: Crafting a Drinks Book with Danny Childs

    Episode 102: Lara Hamilton of Book Larder

    Episode 31: Catch an Agent's Attention with Sally Ekus

    Episode 94: Insights from Literary Agent Lori Galvin

    Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show

    • Sift by Nicola Lamb
    • Advanced Bread and Pastry by Michel Suas
    • Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
    • On Food and Cooking by Harold McGee
    • How Baking Works by Paula Figoni
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