Jackie Newgent – Ghostwriter

ABOUT ME

I’m an award-winning cookbook author, storyteller, and culinary professional with years of experience turning recipes into engaging and delicious narratives. Whether you’re building a cookbook from the ground up, polishing a signature collection, or looking for a ghostwriter to capture your culinary vision in clear, irresistible recipes, I make the process smooth and enjoyable. My specialty is nutrition-forward and plant-based recipes, but I do it all. Taste always comes first.

WORKING TOGETHER

Picture me as a partner in your kitchen ... someone who listens closely, asks the right questions, and takes the time to understand your voice, food philosophy, and goals. I blend the instincts of a chef with the precision of an editor, ensuring your project is both imaginative and carefully crafted. Throughout, I keep things organized, approachable, and stress-free.

WHAT I OFFER

Culinary know-how & recipe fluency: I understand how recipes should read ... practical, inviting, and reliable.

Distinct food-writing style: I can adapt to your tone or help shape one that feels genuine, whether playful, polished, modern, or warm.

Cookbook design & storytelling: I weave recipes together with headnotes, narrative elements, nutritional context, nutritional analysis (if desired), or lifestyle insights to create a manuscript that flows naturally.

Professional reliability: Clear communication, respect for deadlines, and consistent updates mean you’ll always know where your project stands.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

When you bring me on, you get a collaborator who treats your cookbook or recipe collection with care and creativity. I’ll help refine your culinary perspective, elevate your recipes, and deliver writing that’s clean, engaging, and reader-friendly, all while making the journey enjoyable.

Let’s bring your food stories to life.

TESTIMONIAL: "Jackie is a rarity in the nutrition world—a registered dietitian who also knows how to make food taste delicious. I will never pass up an opportunity to taste a Jackie Newgent recipe! But beyond that, her expertise in the field of nutrition is unparalleled." -- Leah McLaughlin, LMSW

NOTE: In addition to the books you'll see in my portfolio, I have ghostwritten recipes for several highly-publicized health/nutrition books, including for one of the nation's top registered dietitian nutritionists and a national food industry giant.