Dianne Jacob's Newsletter

Bonnie Benwick Says She's a "Major Tweaker" When Testing Recipes

This sought-after tester has endless curiosity about how to make a recipe better in "small but significant ways."

Feb 15

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January 2026

Don't Fall for AI Scammers Targeting Us

People (or machines) are getting better at writing emails aimed at writers, and then they con us.

Jan 15

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A Whole Bunch of Things to Tell You

It's the annual January Doldrums sale, I have a new 3-hour Zoom Class, and my May Morocco trip is filling up. Plus the usual list of irresistible links.

Jan 1

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December 2025

Join Me in Magical Morocco for a Culinary Writing Adventure in May

Settle into a relaxed seaside town to write, explore local markets, cook, taste, and relax.

Dec 18, 2025

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Ten Speed Cookbook Editor Gives Tips from Proposal to Publication

Claire Yee also provides a downloadable template for cookbook proposals.

Dec 15, 2025

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I Lost My Literary Agent

And my friend. Goodbye to Carole Bidnick.

Dec 12, 2025

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Holiday Gift Books to Buy for Yourself

Hey, it's not just about everyone else's presents!

Dec 1, 2025

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November 2025

Food Writing is about Giving, says David Lebovitz: Giving Recipes, Giving People Food

The veteran food writer discusses his revised cookbook, how he approaches recipe writing, and how he keeps readers entertained.

Nov 16, 2025

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Three Journalism Techniques to Try

When you edit, these approaches amp up your writing.

Nov 1, 2025

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October 2025

The Writer or Editor of 15,000 Recipes (so far) Tells us How It's Done

Cookbook author David Joachim reveals how he writes a recipe and why, and says not to bother if there's no love and joy.

Oct 5, 2025

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A Food Writing Prompt in Sicily

At my food writing workshop, I showed the students how they could improve their writing. Now it's your turn.

Oct 1, 2025

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September 2025

Agent to Food Network Stars Dishes on Ideal Clients and Proposals

New York literary agent Stacey Glick explains how she knows if someone is ready to write a book, and describes whom she represents and why.

Sep 15, 2025

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