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Food Writing Boot Camp

The executive editor of Food & Wine helps you build your portfolio

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Food Writing Boot Camp

DURATION/TIME
8 weeks
Wednesdays
October 25 - December 20
7-10 pm

LEVEL
Intermediate/advanced

LOCATION
New York (Soho)

PRICE
$499 ($475 for )
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Course Details

It seems like everyone wants to be a food-writer, so how can a journalist gain an edge? Until you can walk into a restaurant and get a free meal, there are plenty of other ways to build a portfolio of published food-related items. Each week, you'll receive an assignment with prototypes so you can see how it's been done before, and wisdom and tips from your instructor on how to go about completing the assignment.

Before you apply, consider that this is named a Boot Camp because it is not for the faint of heart (or short of time). This is a selective, rigorous course that requires a significant time commitment (count on at least three hours outside of class per week, sometimes reporting and writing will require up to 10 hours). However, unlike many classes, you will not have to work on others' pieces outside of class.

In this class, you can expect to learn:

  • How to write a pitch an editor can't turn down
  • Which magazines are easiest to break into
  • How to edit yourself
  • How to manage tight deadlines and negotiate contracts
  • How to find your niche within the food-writing community
  • How to find chefs and other gourmands as sources

By the end of class, students can expect to have:
A complete portfolio of publishable articles (including a news product or cooking tip; personal essay with recipe; a profile of a food personality; a restaurant review or roundup; the solution to a food-related mystery; a regional food feature; a food-related trend piece; and a cultural, travel, or holiday-oriented food feature

Admission requirements:
Students must have at least one year journalism experience. Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history) and a writing sample (less than 2,000 words).

Instructor Bio

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Pamela Kaufman
Pamela Kaufman is the executive editor of Food

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