Make Money as a Food Writer in Six Lessons (Spiral-bound)

by Pamela White (Author)

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Review
Writers imagine themselves as travel writers, children's writers, humor writers, and so on. But a food writer? I'd never pondered this one - didn't need the calories. Make Money as a Food Writer in Six Lessons is simple, precise, clear cut and remarkably organized enticing any writer to consider the food arena. I caught myself looking forward to the Bright Ideas! notes in each chapter. The common sense advice in Pamela White's comments gives the reader smart homework to aid the learning process. If you've considered food writing before, get this book. If you haven't, give it a read. You might be as surprised as I was at how writing about tasty morsels can enable a writing career. --C. Hope Clark, Editor of FundsforWriters.com and The Shy Writer: An Introvert's Guide to Writing Success. www.fundsforwriters.com / www.theshywriter.com

Product Description
Pamela White, publisher of the only periodical that focuses on food writing, has turned her original food writing class into a self-study course. In six lessons, the students learn to pitch columns, write articles, query magazines successfully, review restaurants, and write food essays and memoirs. The bonus chapters include tips on styling and photographing food, essential information on copyrights, selling rights and trademarks, and insider advice editors want writers to know. Each lesson includes assignments that guide the writer to successfully understand the lesson.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 154 pages
• Publisher: www.food-writing.com; 1st edition (September 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976705001
• ISBN-13: 978-0976705000
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #586,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sold my first article , October 1, 2006

By	Anna Nettles (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

As a long time reader of Food Writing, the ezine, (published by the book's author) I wanted to have this self-study course to help me on my way. There are six lessons, each with a different focus, and assignments that require some serious work. I am now a professional writer thanks to the lessons in this book. The book provides a road map to writing articles and reviews that sell. Besides the six lessons there is a load of information that all writers need. A bonus: several pages of magazines to sell my food writing to. Highly recommend.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Resourceful and, above all, HELPFUL!, November 8, 2006

By	S. B. Wells (California, USA) - See all my reviews

Aside from possessing the above-mentioned qualities, this book is also incredibly encouraging and positive, while simultaneously maintaining a practical, realistic approach. I really enjoyed the writer's commitment to providing me with websites, exercises, things to watch out for and encouragement. The writing is very clear and concise, well-researched and exciting - yes, exciting! It has a motivational quality that makes me want to get out there and do it! I highly recommend this book to anyone even remotely considering writing about food!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, October 24, 2008

By	Reader-Writer "Ever Hopeful" - See all my reviews

I purchased this book based on the positive reviews that had been submitted. I found, however, little information that is different from most other "how to write" books. I was disappointed that the price I paid did not match the outcome of my purchase. Would not recommend this book to anyone.