Food Writing Courses
What previous
students have
to say…
A former student mentioned to cookbook author, Paula Wolfert that she was taking my class. Paula wrote, “I think she is fabulous and if you think you need a writing coach I can’t think of anyone better. You’re lucky she lives in your town.”
“Thank you for putting on such a fabulous and educational class these past 6 weeks. It has made Thursday’s a day to look forward to, and a day that’s helped me grow as a writer. I’m already putting the skills you and your presenters taught to good use.”
“Thank you for everything! Your class was truly an inspiring experience, and I thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight as well as your contacts within the industry. It was so great to hear first hand from literary agents, cookbook authors, magazine/newspaper editors, etc. on their side of the business. I’ve already recommended a few acquaintances to look into your class for next year.”
“Thank you so much for a great writing class! There are so many things that I enjoyed about the class — meeting other food-interested people, the exceptional speakers, and expanding my horizons in the area of recipe creation, watching and learning as you cooked. I know there is a lot that could be done w/ cheese recipes so I’m hoping to explore that soon. Your class was very motivating for me, and really helped with a lot of practical resources and advice to push beyond the blog – for that I am very appreciative!”
“Kudos and platitudes aren’t enough to express how much I enjoyed the experience, the education and the information that were provided. More than anything, I appreciate your confidence, encouragement and continued support.”
“Simply stated, your class was wonderful! Thank you for taking the initiative to plan and open it up to individuals like myself. It was worth the wait! I have a new appreciation of many aspects of good food writing and the discipline associated with it.
To share a small success story with you, I am putting my newly acquired skills to work when testing and writing recipe reviews for Cook’s Illustrated. Recently CI has started “uninviting” some of the reviewers. However, I recently received an email thanking me for my continued interest. In addition, right now the recipes are coming about once-a-week, a change from the 1-2 per month in the past. I am not sure if there is a direct correlation between these events, but I’d like to think so, and share it with you, with my appreciation.”
Diane Morgan, cookbook author, freelance food writer, and cooking teacher, just completed her eighth highly-focused writing course in the Rose City which began in early January 2011. This is a unique opportunity to learn the trade from an established culinary and literary professional.
See below for all the details regarding this past year’s winter Food Writing Course. Due to an over-whelming response to her previous courses, which Diane taught beginning in 2004, there are already quite a few students asking to reserve a space, and there are 16 spots total. Details are now available with the list of speakers and a downloadable registration form. I encourage you to sign up promptly.
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Course Description:
The Art of Food Writing with Diane Morgan is a course designed to take your thoughts, musings, insights, and experiences with food and translate them into marketable works for print. This course is for cooks, food aficionados, students, journalists and authors who would like to learn more about writing on food. Plus, you’ll get the “inside scoop” on how to submit a story proposal, how to navigate a contract, how to work with a ghostwriter and other industry tips.
The six-week course began on January 13th, 2011 and was held each Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ending on February 17th. Classes were held at Diane’s home, in the Eastmoreland section of Portland. Highlights of the course include a detailed examination of how to write a recipe, the process of creating a great story or book idea and the research skills involved in developing that idea, writing book proposals, pitching story ideas to newspapers and magazines, finding an agent, writing blogs and creating websites, and connecting to professional organizations. The class features guest speakers including:
Diane Morgan
Cookbook Author, Director of Food
Writing Course
Thursday, January 13th
The ins and outs of a career in food writing, recipe writing, introductory materials.
Jack Hart
Author, Writing Coach and Former Editor at The Oregonian
A Freelance Career in Food Writing
Thursday, January 20th
A Writing Workshop for the Aspiring Writer.
Martha Holmberg
Editor, FOODday, The Oregonian
LLC Thursday, January 27th
Thursday, January 27th
Writing for Public Relations, Newspapers, and Magazines.
Lisa Ekus-Saffer
Founder and owner of
The LISA EKUS GROUP,
Thursday, February 3rd
Working with a Literary Agent, Building a Platform, Developing your Literary Talents.
William LeBlond
Cookbook Editor, Chronicle Books
Thursday, February 10th
How to Write a Cookbook
Cole Danehower
Author, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Northwest Palate Magazine
Thursday, February 17th
Writing for Magazines from a Publisher’s Perspective.
