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I am currently in the process of writing a new book. Would anyone here be interested in seeing some stages of the progress and giving reactions as to what bits really excite you and what bits are “meh”?


I figure folks here are probably s decent barometer of what would be useful and appealing in a new cool book. (All this with the understanding that when I write a book “what the customer wants” is only a tiny part of the equation.)

Comments

not_u

Absolutely!

Felix

Ya that would definitely be interesting!

Eric Croswell

Yes, this sounds amazing! So stoked to hear a new book is in the works.

Marc Heinzman

Sounds like a great idea. I’d love to be part of a test audience

Jon N

Yes, 1000%. I’m surprised you asked, though I expect this post was more confirmatory than exploratory.

VikR

Definitely !!

Jonathon teel

This is a great engagement idea for Patreon. Let's see it!

Angel

Yes! Very interested!

Zack Lutz

Def, sounds sick

Kai

Absolutely! I’m currently working my way through The Wok and enjoying every page. Would be awesome to see the new work in progress!

Jeremy Gruman

Yes, definitely! I think it would be very interesting to see the process and how you go from all the ideas and info in your head to something as structured as a cool cookbook.

Mata

Oh my, yes, please! I'd love to be a part of the process.

Jeremy Solum

Would love to be a part of this!

David

For sure!

Keith Vigraham

Excited to hear about a new book in the works!

Dave B

Absolutely

Tommy F.

You sob, I'm in!

Diavolo

Looking forward to this!

KASinYVR

Terrific idea

Mathew Levenson

Interested, and happy to help! (And also much relieved that “what the customer wants” is only a tiny part of the equation!!)

W H

Yes please!

Peter

From a fellow MIT grad, ABSOLUTELY YES!

Tom

Yes!

Jodi

100%

Aidan

I'm down

Martin McDonald

Hi Kenji - love it! Kent Beck is a thought leader in the software engineering world - he did exactly what you're talking about for his latest book (Tidy First?). It might be worth scan of his substack to see some of the things he tried and maybe reaching out to find out where he found the most value.

Nick

Definitely!

Andrew Metcalf

Yes, absolutely. I’d test recipes too.

FlowerHouse

Would love to participate.

Laurie

Yes, yes, yes!!

Bill

Count me in!

Joe Freedman

Yes, definitely. I just don't know how you will fit all the co-author credits on the cover. 🙂

Dan

Yes please!

Malti Sethi

Go for it.I’m with you!

ZEO

Absolutely!

Jacob

This has a lot of engagement already, but if you are looking for a bigger group of people I'd be happy to help.

karriann

Agree with Jacob - sign me up!

Nicole P.

I would love to do this!

Patrick

Definitely!

Deb Ha

Heck, yes! Sounds fun!

Matthew

Sounds really interesting, both in terms of the food itself, and getting a behind the scenes look at everything. I saw you have a new podcast coming with Deb Perelman about the recipe development process, so looking forward to that as well. Any chance you can share what the book topic is?

Eric Lee

Absolutely! Love to see the creative process in all its aspects

Dan Ellis

Would love to see it

Osama Rao

Would love to be part of your book this early.

Aleah

Yes, would love to!

Rachel Thomas

Would love to give some feedback!

Jana

sounds intriguing

LRV

I'm late to the party here but chiming in to say absolutely!

djs2001@med.cornell.edu

I would be ABSOLUTELY honored and would love to help in ANY way possible

Matt Bancroft

I would love to help, so please include me when you are ready.

Paul Groudas

Yes can't get enough of your book content, even in a work in progress format

Jim Meyer

Put us top, er, *counts replies* 114th on your list!

Mendy Graves

Absolutely! Sounds like fun!

Justin Andersen

Hi - don’t know if I’m too late but I’d be super interested. Brand new subscriber to both you and Patreon but a long, long time fan

Alan Goldhammer

Count me in!! I just made the chicken and potato dish that was your latest post. My wife was very pleased with it and said this can be served to company!!

Fritz G

Yes. I use to be a developmental editor.

Colby Ray

I would love to help.

Benjamin Reynolds

absolutely. I am always curious to know how cook book authors decide which recipess get photos and which do not. I usually pay more attention to those with photos, even though I probably should not do that. For me, the more photos the better. I especially like recipies/dishes with multiple photos.

Angel

It would be an honor to be able to help. I used to be a Cook’s Illustrated recipe tester. I’m a remedial cook tho. ;)

Charlie

Yes!!!!!

Michael Kessler

I cook from scratch daily and love your recipes. Would be happy to let you know what is exciting from your new book! I was a recipe tester for Elizabeth Andoh's book Kansha and that was fascinating.

Tim Powell

i’m late to this party but absolutely yes

Laura Selby

It’s probably like winning the lottery, but I’d be interested.

Bugzy

Absolutely… with almost anything.

Laura Ruble

Yes would be interested.

Regina Judson

Very late to the party but Patreon just emailed me this article. I would definitely be interested as well! I'd say I cook at least one Kenji recipe a week. Made your In n Out burgers Monday, simplified meatloaf Tuesday and combined recipes for leftover fried rice and red pork belly on top tonight. Planning for lemon roasted chicken and potatoes for Sunday!

Nancy Lafleche

Love to cook from scratch. I was raised eating homemade meals all the time. I would love to help!

Yvonne S

Also on board with this.

Christine

Yes! Happy to help out with whatever!

Jojenon84

super late here... but man... I would love to help if given the chance. you're like the cooking messiah, lol. seriously though... I gift The Food Lab to anyone I know who is interested in cooking and it changes their lives the way it changed mine :)

Tiffany Lyman-Olszewski

Yes, I would be very interested. I both write and edit web content as part of my job, so it's in my "wheelhouse", so to speak. ;) So excited at the prospect!

leah

Would love to get some behind the scenes in your process!

Iva McCleary

I may be late getting this response in but would definitely love to participate.

Camille Winnie

That would be so cool! I would love to watch the process and give any feedback you would like.

bean33

Yes!