Dianne Jacob's Newsletter

5 Lessons from My 50-Year Mentor

A tribute to Gloria Steinem and what I learned from her.

Sep 9

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Chefs Bashing Influencers

On Instagram, they question whether restaurant influencers are qualified. But it’s about more than that.

Sep 1

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August 2026

Want to Write for the Big Publications? Here's How Rachel Sugar Does It

How a journalist and essayist finally gave herself permission to pitch the big editors and form relationships with them.

Aug 15

21

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August Daydreams

This month, go outside, relax, and see what comes up.

Aug 1

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July 2026

Why Cookbooks are More Beautiful than Ever, according to Creative Director and Designer Frances Abrantes Baca

More and more, publishers are making them a gorgeous visual experience, and food images may not even make the cover.

Jul 15

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Why I Have 92 Cookbooks in My Laundry Room Right Now

On becoming an executive judge for a national book award.

Jul 1

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June 2026

Now is Not the Time to Start a Food Blog, says Veteran Blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Become a content creator instead, she advises. But what exactly is that?

Jun 16

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A Dream Writing Retreat in Morocco

There were 12 of us in a windswept beach town, learning and feasting.

Jun 7

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Three Tips on Pitching What Editors Will Love

Story pitches have an insanely high failure rate. Here's some insider info on how to succeed.

Jun 1

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May 2026

SEO Counts when Pitching Online Stories, says Editor-in-Chief Amy Sherman

Bonus: The first five paid subscribers to contact Amy can pitch her as an exclusive benefit. Read on!

May 15

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Travel Writing for Fun

What I wrote 40 years ago. And now I'm off on another adventure. Plus: Free links to subjects I'm teaching during my Morocco writing retreat.

May 1

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April 2026

Dianne Jacob Has Plenty of Cookbook Opinions

Luckily for us, the preeminent food writing teacher is happy to share.

Published on Cookbookery Collective • Apr 23