NFDS
3601

Professional Food Writing

Schools of Public Engagement: Food Studies

Professional Food Writing
Summer 2011
Taught By: Andrew Smith
Section: A

Course Reference Number: 1496

Credits: 0 OR 3

Limited to 20. The special challenges of professional food writing are explored as students learn how to write and submit inquiry letters, newspaper articles, magazine stories, restaurant reviews, recipes, and op-ed pieces, as well as book and cookbook proposals. We cover research, interviewing, and networking techniques that can help you succeed in the field. Guest speakers include newspaper and magazine editors, acquisition editors, and professional food writers. Good writing skills are a prerequisite.

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Food Studies (NFDS)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Lecture (L)

Max Enrollment: 20