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"Thoroughly enjoyable read", I picked this book up hoping to write a cookbook, and I have to say that I love it overall. Dianne's style is lyrical, and she's got the friendly tone of a beloved mentor. It's a comprehensive guide, and while it covers any topics, if you want to delve into deeper detail on any one of them, you need to do more digging for further resources. This guide, though, is a great introduction and inspiration. Highly recommended.

"The Editor at Your Elbow", In a profession without a road map, this book is essential. A skilled editor, Jacob's tone is at once motivating, demanding, and kind. In her chapter on recipe testing, she brings you into famed kitchens--i.e. those of Deborah Madison, Mark Bittman, and Alice Medrich--to show that recipe developing is both hard work and loads of fun, like food writing itself.

"A Must-have for Cookbook/Food-based book Writers!", I stumbled upon Dianne's website while I was researching for my book proposal. I wasn't planning to write a cookbook but since I love food and this book is so unique, I got myself a copy anyway.

I'm pleasantly surprised! I've learnt a great deal about raising one's platform/profile before publishing a book, as well as the nuts & bolts of the publishing industry. This book is a MUST-HAVE for all aspiring cookbook writers!

"A Motivating and Inspiring Read", An inspiring food writing with a stack of gastronimic literature to read through over a long weekend, I had a goal of finishing at least two of three books that were sitting on my coffee table. The first one I chose was "Will Write for Food" by Dianne Jacob. A food writer who's been writing since 1978, Dianne also instructs and coaches individuals and groups on becoming successful food writers. As she mentions in her book, she used to tell students to go check out books at the library about food writing to gain perspective of the business outside of class. After students repeadedly came back to her stating there were no books out there on food writing, Dianne decided she'd be the one to write it. So I guess one could say this is the first book published on the nuts and bolts of becoming a successful, professional food writer. I found the book incredibly helpful, honest and no-nonsense. Dianne has a gift for mixing honesty (don't quite your day job right away) with pep talks (just keep writing, you'll get there). She delivers practical advice and covers topics from writing cookbooks to the art of restaurant reviewing, pitching food article ideas to magazine editors to writing memoirs, and getting ficiton and nonfiction pieces published. The book also features a number of exercises at the end of each chapter for readers to stretch their creative muscles, like brainstorming exercises that assist in developing magazine article topics, writing your own food recipe and researching food and book publishing markets. Finishing the book inspired me to march forward and capture all the ideas floating in my head onto paper to get them closer to being published pieces of work. This is a book I will refer back to regularly.


"Tight Focus on Food Writing", I have read many advice/guidance books on writing, and I truly found this book to have more practical and thorough information than all others I have read - and solely on the subject of food writing! The 'Interview Subjects,' 'Bibliography,' and 'Selected Web Sites' sections knocked my socks off. It is obvious that Dianne Jacob put a lot of time and effort into this book. I read it completely in just three days, and I will refer to it regularly for my food writing pursuits.

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"stuffed w/ information", I'm not a foodie, or interested in writing a cookbook, but I found this book to be invaluable as a writer - editing tips, writing excersizes - and for research - web sites galore and tons of book and author references. Highly recommend it!

"Holding a writing gift in my hands...", Out of all the food writing resource guides to choose from, on a "hunch" I chose this one, not being familiar with Dianne Jacob. Now, reading her book I feel as if I know her and that she is an old and encouraging friend. It is so obvious by the tone of her writing that she truly wants to help those interested in or pursuing a career in food writing. She accomplishes this by using concrete information, strategy, learned wisdom, direction, tried and true personal insight, inside tips on the industry, and valuable resource tools. Sitting down and reading her book is a treat to look forward to- it is much like sitting down with a good friend or big sister who wants to help pave the way....I am so thankful I have this invaluable resource and a voice who encourages me in my endeavors....Buy it today!!!!

"Nice guidebook, good resource", This will be a short review, but I do like the book very much. It covers a lot of topics relating to food writing, from managing a freelance career to handling your book editor when you finally get around to that dream cookbook that's been in the back of your mind forever.

I am glad I bought the book, and I recommend it as a starting resource to anyone getting going with writing about their love of food.

"Excellent resource for new food writers", Will Write For Food is a terrific resource for new food writers. I've been working (admittedly half-assed) on writing a cookbook for several years and have been cataloging my recipes, formulating titles, themes, etc. Dianne Jacob has given me the how-tos that were missing. I now feel confident and motivated to move forward and put 100% effort into my project. She clarified the missing pieces and shared important resources, such as the importance of joining the IACP and attending the annual conference. I just signed up for a 4-week writing workshop with Ms. Jacob in San Francisco this Spring. I look forward to this hands-on approach. This book was definately worth every penny - and more!

"Priceless resource", I bought and devoured Will Write for Food and completely loved it. It's readable, entertaining, informative, and most of all, inspiring. As a food writer for nine years who is continually struggling to build up my career, I found the book to be full of practical, useful ideas and possibilities for exciting new directions for my work. I can't wait to see more from this author.