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Q&A: Jump Into Video and Make Mistakes, Says David Lebovitz

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And if you’d like to make this chocolate chocolate chip cookie, here’s the recipe. (Photo courtesy of David Lebovitz.)

I know video is the next new thing on the Internet. Food bloggers are supposed to get on it. So I turned to mega food blogger and cookbook author David Lebovitz for advice, who started making them years ago.

Here’s what David had to say about why to get involved in video, on the issue of quality versus spontaneity, and on which platforms to use:

Q. There’s so much focus on video at food blogging conferences now. Must food bloggers get into video to stay relevant?

A. It’s good to dip your feet into a variety of things, but doing a video can be an [Read more…] about Q&A: Jump Into Video and Make Mistakes, Says David Lebovitz

Damn Right: I Do Make a Living Writing About Food

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A guest post by Naomi Tomky

As a freelance food writer, when I saw Dianne end her post positing that, perhaps, food writers are their own worst enemy when it comes to demanding good pay, I knew she was right.

But it’s a deeper problem than that. Not only did her piece on how there’s no money in food writing not match my experience, but in a way, it [Read more…] about Damn Right: I Do Make a Living Writing About Food

Should You Join a Mastermind Group?

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A guest post by Clotilde Dusoulier

Clotilde belongs to two mastermind groups: One online and one in person. She is the French food writer behind the blog Chocolate & Zucchini ( http://cnz.to ), which she has been writing for more than 13 years. Her focus is on fresh, seasonal, colorful foods with a French twist. She also enjoys sharing behind-the-scenes tips with fellow bloggers.  

To help you set up your own mastermind group, Clotilde put together a swipe file you can download for free, as a reader of this blog. It’s at http://cnz.to/mastermind-swipe-file. Thanks Clotilde! — DJ

I have been a full-time food writer for almost 12 years. And although I thrive in my solo bubble of words and ideas, I find it critical to connect with peers. For the past year and a half, I have been part of two mastermind groups that bring [Read more…] about Should You Join a Mastermind Group?

4 Ways to Increase Your Productivity in 2017

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A guest post by Alisa Fleming

Often a food blogger’s days are bogged down with to do’s, gadgets, commitments.With so many electronic conveniences at your fingertips, you expect an increase in productivity. But more is just more, sometimes.

Fortunately, I’ve taken my productivity back. I feel good about what I’ve [Read more…] about 4 Ways to Increase Your Productivity in 2017

How a Food Writer Loses Weight

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Amy Sherman before her diet began, at the end of 2015.

A guest post by Amy Sherman

It’s easy to gain weight, as a food writer and recipe developer. I often dine at restaurants, enjoying multi-course meals, sometimes several days in a row. I always try to taste as many dishes as I can. When I’m developing recipes for clients, it seems like I’m tasting all day long.

At the end of last year, I knew my consumption was up. I also had a sneaking suspicion that the more I ate, the more I wanted to eat.  Science is proving this to be true.

On December 30th, 2015 I stepped on a scale for the first time in [Read more…] about How a Food Writer Loses Weight