The go-to, soup-to-nuts guide on how to really make money from food writing, completely revised and updated
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Dianne Jacob is a leading authority on food writing and culinary literature. Her work, including guides on writing cookbooks and blogs, offers deep insights into the craft and the food scene. As an experienced coach and editor, she empowers aspiring and established writers globally to refine their skills and publish their work. Her blog and teaching focus on contemporary trends and techniques in food writing, making her an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the genre.



- 2021
- 2010
Will Write for Food
The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Reviews, Memoir, and More
- 342 pages
- 12 hours of reading
"Love sharing recipes and want to start a food blog? Interested in writing a cookbook? Like to be the first to discover restaurants in your town? Get 'Will Write for Food' and find all you need to put your passion onto the page. Cookbook coauthor, blogger, and writing coach Dianne Jacob gives both aspiring and accomplished food writers ways to succeed and thrive in this revised and updated edition. Learn everything from secrets of developing, testing, and writing recipes to making your voice heard in today's crowded blogosphere and where to freelance online" --Cover, p. 4.
- 2005
Will Write for Food
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Will Write for Food is for food lovers who want to express themselves, guiding them from their earliest creative impulses to successful article writing, restaurant reviewing, and cookbook writing. Dianne Jacob—journalist and food-writing instructor and coach—offers interviews with award-winning writers such as Jeffrey Steingarten, Calvin Trillin, Molly O'Neill, and Deborah Madison, plus well-known book and magazine editors and literary agents, give readers the tools to get started and the confidence to follow through. Comprehensive yet accessible chapters range from restaurant reviewing to cookbooks to memoirs. Focused exercises at the end of chapters stimulate creativity, help organize thought, and build practical skills. Will Write for Food is the first and ultimate ins and outs guidebook to the incredibly popular world of food writing.