Online Food Essay Writing Seminars

(Note - his classes fill quickly. If you are interested, then get on his e-mail list for future classes)

Two-Week Online Food Essay Writing Seminar with David Leite
Tuesdays 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EST, March 24 and 31

Essays recounting food experiences have become go-to reading for many people these days. It seems as if more people are taking their favorite food books into the bedroom rather than into the kitchen. It's because these funny, touching, occasionally shocking accounts humanize and give dimension better than a reported article, a collection of recipes, or even, sometimes, a cookbook. But what exactly is an essay? How does it differ from a first-person account? Or a blog post? And why aren't more of them being written?

In this two-week seminar, you'll learn:
How to handle the thorny issue of first-person writing, especially if you're new
The importance of voice, "character," and food description
How to avoid sentimentality and emotional manipulation
Venues that are open to effective food essays
How to pitch an essay
Who the class is for
Students who are interested in learning about the art of essay writing. Writing experience is helpful, but not required.
Total: $125.00

For more information or to register, visit http://snipurl.com/ajn8l .

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Eight-Week Online Introduction to Food Writing Course with David Leite
Thursdays 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT, Aug. 27th to Oct. 15th, plus weekly online discourse

Ask nearly anyone you meet, and someone knows someone who's a food writer. And there are even more people who want to enter the field. With so much competition these days, how do you get your foot in the door or make an impression that stays with an editor and results in a published article? It ain't easy. But David Leite, three-time James Beard Award-winning writer and Web publisher, can help put you on the fast track to being a food writer. Along the way, he'll share his experiences; give you honest, no-frills advice about the business; and show you how to carve an enduring niche for yourself.

In this intensive, collegial introduction into the world of food writing, you'll learn:
Understanding the differences between writing for newspapers, magazines, and the Internet
Finding the right story in unlikely places
Conducting interviews
How to research like a pro
Writing and rewriting (and rewriting)
Crafting the perfect pitch letter
and much more
Who the class is for
Students who are interested in learning about the process of food writing. Writing experience is helpful, but not required.
Total: $425.00

For more information or to register, visit http://snipurl.com/ajn8l .