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Sarah Zorn

Summary

I am a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook co-author with a proven track record of successfully ushering collaborators from conception through publication, consistently landing 6-figure deals with leading publishing houses.


My greatest skill and number one passion is working collaboratively with chefs, restaurateurs and artisans in order to weave their stories into compelling narratives and capture their unique voice. I am equally adept at developing, testing, and/or editing recipes for ease, accuracy, and adherence to publisher style guides.


I take tremendous pride in remaining a trusted partner and friend to all of my authors, by expertly and empathetically guiding them through the lengthy and often unfamiliar publishing process. I am unfailingly responsive and communicative, and never bring personal ego to the table. Rather, I am staunchly committed to producing only the highest caliber work at all times, while ably meeting all internal and final deadlines.

Work History

Editor

Unnamed Eater Cookbook

Abrams, 2026

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Unnamed Paulie Gee Cookbook

Union Square Publishing, 2026

Recipe Tester

Unnamed Edith Galvez Cookbook

Simon & Schuster, 2026

Recipe Tester

Unnamed Influencer Cookbook

Simon & Schuster, 2026

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Dac Biet: An Extra Special Vietnamese Cookbook

Knopf, Summer 2024

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Sunday Best: Finding the End of Week Spirit in Every Day

Clarkson Potter, 2022 (James Beard-nominated)

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Homage: Stories and Recipes from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen

Chronicle Books, 2022 (James Beard-nominated)

Recipe Tester

Nom Wah Tea Parlour Cookbook

HarperCollins, 2020

Recipe Tester

Xi'an Famous Foods Cookbook

Abrams, 2020

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Levant: Modern Middle Eastern Cooking from Tanoreen

Hachette, 2018

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Skills

  • Writing and editing
  • Project management
  • Content planning and organization
  • Clear communication
  • Relationship building
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Research
  • Story pitching
  • Interviewing skills
  • Maintaining standards

Personal Information

Title: Cookbook Author, Editor, and Recipe Tester

Timeline

Editor

Unnamed Eater Cookbook

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Unnamed Paulie Gee Cookbook

Recipe Tester

Unnamed Edith Galvez Cookbook

Recipe Tester

Unnamed Influencer Cookbook

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Dac Biet: An Extra Special Vietnamese Cookbook

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Sunday Best: Finding the End of Week Spirit in Every Day

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Homage: Stories and Recipes from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen

Recipe Tester

Nom Wah Tea Parlour Cookbook

Recipe Tester

Xi'an Famous Foods Cookbook

Co-Author, Recipe Tester

Levant: Modern Middle Eastern Cooking from Tanoreen

Bachelor of Arts -

Syracuse University
Sarah Zorn