This is one of the most common questions I get from writers. Developing a recipe is not just about taste but about observation and really understanding ingredients. It is about being curious – thinking like a child is critical. What happens if I mix cheese with rosemary and then try to saute it with pancetta? …
Aug 22, 2008 Advice, Classes, Observations, Writing
I found a fabulous site this a.m. called Mygazines where you can browse current issues of many popular magazines. I found September issues of everything from Dwell and Parenting, to Oxygen and Men’s Journal. How it works: site visitors scan and upload current issues of magazines, which can then be read via the site’s “reader” …
Aug 20, 2008 Cool tools
Megan asks: I have an intense desire to get into travel writing because I love learning about different cultures and locations, both historically and in a modern sense. However, I know that dreams don’t always fit reality and being constantly on the road would not be the ideal situation for my family life. Is it necessary …
Aug 18, 2008 Writing
Here’s a good article on how to break into custom publishing by Joe Pulizzi on the American Society of Business Publication Editors blog. I’ve found that custom publishers pay well and are easier to work for than many consumer magazines. [lf]
Aug 13, 2008 Editors, Magazines, Observations, Writing
