Diane Morgan, cookbook author, freelance food writer, and cooking teacher, will be conducting her eighth highly focused writing course in the Rose City beginning 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 last 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 will be available in early October 2010 with the list of speakers and a downloadable registration form. I encourage you to sign up promptly.
Download Registration form (Adobe PDF Format)
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 begins on January 7th, 2010 and will be held each Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM through February 11th. Classes will be 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:
See below for all the details regarding last 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 will be available in early October 2010 with the list of speakers and a downloadable registration form. I encourage you to sign up promptly.
Download Registration form (Adobe PDF Format)
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 begins on January 7th, 2010 and will be held each Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM through February 11th. Classes will be 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:
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.”
“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.”
Attendance will be limited to 16, so reserve your place early.
Download Registration form (Adobe PDF Format)
To register, call 503.775.3557 or email: diane@dianemorgancooks.com
Cost for the program is $425.00 per person and is payable by check.
Download Registration form (Adobe PDF Format)
To register, call 503.775.3557 or email: diane@dianemorgancooks.com
Cost for the program is $425.00 per person and is payable by check.
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Diane Morgan Cookbook Author, Director of Food Writing Course Thursday, January 7th The ins and outs of a career in food writing, recipe writing, introductory materials. |
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Tori Ritchie Cookbook Author, Writer, TV Personality, and Founder of Tuesdayrecipe.com Thursday, January 28th A Freelance Career in Food Writing |
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Lisa Ekus-Saffer Founder and owner of The LISA EKUS GROUP, LLC Thursday, January 14th Working with a Literary Agent, Building a Platform, Developing your Literary Talents . |
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Martha Holmberg Editor, FOODday, The Oregonian Thursday, February 4th Writing for Newspapers and Magazines |
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Tami Parr Blogger, Freelance Writer, and Cookbook Author Thursday, January 21st From Blog to Book—Developing an Expertise and Creating a Food Writing Career |
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William LeBlond Cookbook Editor, Chronicle Books Thursday, February 11th How to Write a Cookbook |
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| Diane Morgan has been involved in the world of food for more than 25 years. She is the author of fourteen cookbooks, including: |  |
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| Diane has been a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times food section and has written for Bon Appetit, Fine Cooking magazine, Cooking Light magazine, The Oregonian, Northwest Palate, and Edible Portland. She has appeared on the Today Show, ABC World News Now, CBS Early Show, The TV Food Network, Smart Solutions on HGTV, Home Cooking on PBS, AM Northwest and Good Day Oregon. | ||
