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7 Best Food Creative Writing Classes in 2023

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This directory of creative writing courses will help you find the right class for you. Simply filter by genre, price, and location to find the writing class that best fits your needs.

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Writing Essays About Travel & Food 4-Week Online Workshop

Writing Workshops

Beginning January 8th, 2024, this 4-week online workshop is led by Diana Spechler and focuses on personal essay writing that intertwines travel and food. The course emphasizes the cultural, historical, and personal significance of food in various places. It's asynchronous, allowing participation from different time zones, with weekly assignments and community interaction for feedback on work.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Food

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $259.00

Start date: October, 2023

Website: https://writingworkshops.com/products/writing-about-our-t...

Food Writing for Publication

Le Cordon Bleu

A 10-week instructor-led online course starting from February 26 to May 5, 2024, this program focuses on developing skills in food writing. It covers developing sellable ideas, finding a unique writing voice, and preparing for chef interviews. Ideal for restaurant reviewers, freelance writers, and bloggers, the course aims to equip participants with the skills to write about food and wine in original and engaging ways.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Food

Level: Any

Class size: Unlimited

Price: €1,350.00

Start date: November, 2023

Website: https://onlinecourseinfo.cordonbleu.edu/food-writing-for-...

What We Talk About When We Talk About Food

GrubStreet

A unique opportunity to intertwine food with social justice, memoir, and nonfiction writing. Learn to navigate and blend personal and broader societal narratives through food, suitable for writers aiming for literary and standard media publication. The course is inclusive of diverse perspectives, ensuring socially responsible writing.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Food

Level: Any

Class size: 12

Price: $85.00

Start date: December, 2023

Website: https://grubstreet.org/findaclass/class/what-we-talk-abou...

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Secrets of Great Food Writing

University of Toronto

Blend your culinary passion and writing talent to create engaging food content. This course covers various formats, from restaurant reviews to cookbooks, emphasizing recipe development, interviewing techniques, and discovering a unique food-writing style.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Toronto

Categories: Food

Level: Beginner

Class size: Limited

Price: $649.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/2400-s...

Focus on Food Writing

Write Like A Honey Badger

Taught by Naomi Tomky, this six-week course, priced at $420 with scholarships available, is designed for both novices and those already earning from food writing. It aims to elevate participants' skills to a higher level.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Online

Categories: Food

Level: Any

Class size: Limited

Price: $420.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.writelikeahoneybadger.com/classes/food-writin...

Food Writing

Gotham Writers

This 10-week workshop is perfect for beginners interested in exploring the niche of food writing. It combines lectures and exercises with critiques of student projects, providing a solid foundation in the essentials of writing about food.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: New York

Categories: Food

Level: Beginner

Class size: 16

Price: $419.00

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/food-writing/

Sensory Storytelling

Curio

This monthly meeting group, located at the Curio Spice Lab, focuses on translating food experiences into poetry or prose. It offers a sensory environment for honing writing skills and connecting with other storytellers. Participants engage in writing exercises inspired by different themes each month and share their work in a convivial atmosphere. The group is free and open to individuals aged 12 and up, with a limit of five attendees per session.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Location: Boston

Categories: Food

Level: Any

Class size: 5

Price: Free

Start date: Open all year round

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-storytelling-food-wr...

How to choose a food writing class

Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that food article you’ve been working on? You’re in the right place. That’s why we built this directory of the best writing courses.

However, creative writing classes aren’t one size fit all. If you’re planning to join a food writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about food writing.

So make sure to consider the following questions when you’re researching food writing courses:

Who is the instructor? How many years of experience do they have in food writing?
Is there something in particular you’d like to learn about food writing? Does this course include it?
How long is the course, and where is it taught?
How much does the food writing course cost? Does it fit into your budget?