Archive - Dianne Jacob's Newsletter

Use AI as Your Free Virtual Assistant

What do you have to lose? You don't want more free time?

Jul 15

Dishes that Migrate Should Keep Their Identity

Is "Couscousgate" a real thing?

Jul 1

June 2024

Be Nice, Be Positive and Work Hard, says Melissa Clark

She’s written 45 cookbooks and worked at The New York Times since 1997, so this strategy must be working.

Jun 15

Join my subscriber chat on freelance writing -- in 5 minutes!

A private space for us to converse and connect

Jun 3

Join my first subscriber chat

A private space for us to converse and connect

Jun 3

Let's Chat about Writing for Magazines, Websites and Print

It's a frustrating time, but publications still need content. Why not yours?

Jun 1

May 2024

Win a Copy of The Design of Books

I'm giving away two copies of this fun and useful new book for authors from the designer of two hugely popular Downton Abbey cookbooks.

May 15

People Can't Cook Without a Recipe Photo Now?

This online thread about the importance of cookbook photos over text left me, a word person since childhood, reeling.

May 1

April 2024

Your Reader is Not You

To write successful recipes for home cooks, understand how you are different.

Apr 15

The Realities of Cookbook Criticism

A food blogger's post struck a chord online and with me.

Apr 1

March 2024

Experiment on Social Media, Advises Bon Appétit/Epicurious Expert

"About 90 percent of my job is trying new things and seeing if they work."

Mar 15

Just Fine in the Middle

I'm trying to stay there, focused on less drama.

Mar 1

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