“I Can’t Believe I Waited This Long To Publish My Cookbook!”

(Said 9 out of 10 of our clients.)

We know creating a custom cookbook can feel like a daunting task.

That’s why we make it easy (and FUN)!

Not Sure About Self-Publishing?

Let’s Discuss…

“We were debating whether to work with a traditional publishing house and agent or to self-publish. Weller Smith Design gave us the confidence that they could help us design and self-publish a beautiful book that we had control over the content.”
—Lauren Allen, author of Tastes Better from Scratch Cookbook

Traditional Publishing:

It can be 2+ years for the book to get to market
80-90% NEW content is usually required
Author advances may not cover the expenses needed to produce the quality work you envision
Your feedback may (or may not) be taken into consideration
Everyone gets a piece of the pie (Agent, Publisher, Distributor) and your piece may be the smallest 🙁

Why Not Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?

Reap the Rewards of your Content…

“Working with LeAnna and the WSD team was absolutely wonderful and I can’t recommend them enough! Their designs are beautiful, their editing is excellent, their organization is outstanding, their communication is prompt and professional, and I always felt like they are on top of everything. If I self-publish more books, I will absolutely use them again.”
—Maya Krampf, author of Easy Keto Carboholic’s Cookbook

Self-Publishing

You tha boss! (Maintain ownership)
Your brand, your vision, our advice (Creative control)
Show me the money! (Highest return on investment)
Same as the “The Big 5”. (IYKYK) (High-end product)
Get the DL. (Pro publishing guidance, connections, and advice)

Create a Book with Benefits!

Let’s Turn Your IP into Your Legacy…

“My favorite part was the bi-weekly calls I had with LeAnna and Erin. Not only were they fun, but they were also extremely helpful, and were a huge part of keeping me on track and helping my stressed-out brain stay somewhat calm. These calls were also where I was able to see the creative process unfold, and I loved seeing how this book came together and blossomed as the weeks went by.”
—Melanie Gunnell, author of Mel’s Kitchen Cafe Cookbook

Make It Work for You:

Repurpose your content and save time, energy, and money.
Create a new revenue stream.
Gain expert status and more visibility for your business.
Grow your audience, or reach more customers.

Books Are Not Just for Foodies

If You Can Dream It, We Can Do It…

“I was very impressed by LeAnna’s vast knowledge in the field of publishing and getting my book ready for the next steps, every step of the way. Her keen discernment of what would improve my books presentation was incredible. Her contacts and recommendations of who to work with were excellent. It was an absolute joy to work with LeAnna!”
—Nicole Gabai, author of The Art of Organizing

We Believe

We Can Help With

self-publishing guidance (end-to-end)
fleshing out your product idea
editorial, including developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and indexing
custom design and layout for covers and interiors
overseeing the printing process
advising on warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment (based on your specific needs)
and more

This Is For You If…

How We Work

Our 4-D Process

DEFINE: Dig deep into your vision, brand, and revenue goals.
DEVELOP: Create a master plan for editorial, design, and production.
DESIGN: Turn your content into the product of your dreams.
DEPLOY: Get these books into your customer’s hot hands.

Happy Clients

About LeAnna

LeAnna is the owner and executive creative director at Weller Smith Design, an award-winning boutique design agency. She is the creator of Productologie by Weller Smith Design® and is also the host of the Creatively Speaking with Weller Smith Design. She has more than 22 years of experience in the design and publishing industries. She started her career in the corporate and cultural space designing advertising and event materials for The Met, Museum of Natural History, The Morgan Library, and more. She then moved into the publishing space at Artisan Books, working on cookbooks and illustrated coffee-table books. Her career also includes work for Food & Wine Magazine and other Amex publications, along with publishers such as Abrams Books; Skyhorse; Stewart, Tabori & Chang; Lyons Press; Countryman Press; Rizzoli; and Workman.

With a focus on cookbook design, she currently helps culinary clients self-publish high-quality custom cookbooks. She shepherds them through the entire process, from product strategy to design, production, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution.

Learn More About the Weller Smith Design Team >