I put together a list of food writing resources to give to those who came to the food writing workshop at the Cultivating Food Justice conference today, and I figured it would also be helpful to post it for the general internets to find.
Food Writing Resources
Books
Allen, Gary. The Resource Guide for Food Writers. Oxford, UK: Routledge, 1999.
Hughes, Holly, editor. The Best Food Writing Anthologies. New York, NY: Marlowe & Company, annual.
Jacobs, Dianne. Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Restaurant Reviews, Articles, Memoir, Fiction, and More…. New York, NY: Marlowe & Company, 2005.
Ostman, Barbara Gibbs and Jane Baker. The Recipe Writer’s Handbook. New York, NY, Wiley, 2001.
White, Pam. Make Money as a Food Writer in Six Lessons: The Self Study Course for Food Writing Success. Adams, NY: Food-writing.com, 2006.
Strunk, Jr., William and E.B. White. Elements of Style. 4th Ed. New York, NY: Longman, 2000.
Web Sites
Association of Food Journalists: http://www.afjonline.com
Food Bloggers’ Code of Ethics: http://foodethics.wordpress.com
Food-Writing.com: http://www.food-writing.com. Includes articles, food writing courses, and e-newsletter.
International Association of Culinary Professionals: http://www.iacp.com/
Media Bistro: http://www.mediabistro.com (Aimed at all media professionals, including food writers. Includes courses, workshops, articles, jobs, and more—there are several courses on food writing.)
Newsletters
Dianne Jacobs’ quarterly newsletter – includes writing opportunities, classes, and events. To subscribe visit: http://diannej.com/Newsletter.shtml
Dana McCauley & Associates “Topline Trends” newsletter – covers emerging food trends and news. To subscribe visit: http://www.danamccauley.com/Newsletter.html
Pam White’s weekly newsletter – includes articles, tips, markets, jobs. To subscribe, send email to: food-writing-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Grants, Conferences, and Other Resources
The Culinary Trust Harry A. Bell Travel Grant. Provides funds for travel and research expenses during the time in which a proposal is being written and before a publishing contract has been awarded. Proposals should demonstrate significant contributions to the knowledge about food. For more information, see: http://www.theculinarytrust.com/html/grants_for_food_writers.html
Field to Plate Food Writing Workshop & Retreat. Sept. 16 – 18, 2009, Santa Fe, NM. $399. http://www.fieldtoplate.com/09_foodwriting.php
M.F.K. Fisher Scholarship - $2,000 scholarship for incoming CIA students with an interest in food writing. http://www.ciachef.edu
The Symposium for Professional Food Writers. The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Annually. Several scholarships available. http://www.greenbrier.com/site/foodwriters.aspx
Additional Articles about food writing
Michael Ruhlman on Food Writing: http://blog.ruhlman.com/ruhlmancom/2009/04/on-food-writing.html
David Leite’s post on E Gullet –How to Be a Better Food Writer: http://forums.egullet.com/index.php?showtopic=26589
This is certainly nowhere close to a comprehensive list! If I’ve missed something you find particularly valuable, let me know in the comments!
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