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This practical course has a bit of everything and will appeal to anyone who is enthusiastic about food, whether they have written before or not. You'll learn how to write about a memorable meal and come up with ideas for blogs and articles.
What will we cover?
- The range of opportunities out there from more traditional media to online and niche publications.
- Coming up with ideas for articles.
- How to pitch to editors.
- Restaurant reviewing & the language of food.
- Blogging.
- Recipe writing.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Demonstrate a wider understanding of the world of food writing.
- Identify opportunities in the market.
- Identify a project to take forward from the course.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course. You will need a reasonable standard of English to keep up with the course and an enthusiam for writing about food.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor inputs, based on her experience; activities; discussion; exploring examples of food writing.
All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit.
For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
If possible bring along a piece of writing by a food writer you admire.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a range of courses in journalism, autobiographical writing and biography writing.
All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter
Laura Silverman is Deputy Editor of Country Living. She has also worked at The Sunday Telegraph, The Times and the Daily Mail, editing and writing features for print and online. Her work ranges from profile interviews and arts reviews to pieces on food trends and country estates. She read Philosophy & Theology at Oxford University and holds a PGDip in Magazine Journalism from City University.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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- Coming up with ideas for articles.<br />
- How to pitch to editors.<br />
- Restaurant reviewing & the language of food.<br />
- Blogging.<br />
- Recipe writing.- Demonstrate a wider understanding of the world of food writing.<br />
- Identify opportunities in the market.<br />
- Identify a project to take forward from the course.This is an introductory course. You will need a reasonable standard of English to keep up with the course and an enthusiam for writing about food.Tutor inputs, based on her experience; activities; discussion; exploring examples of food writing. <br />
<br />
All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit. <br />
<br />
For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.<br />
<br />
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.If possible bring along a piece of writing by a food writer you admire.City Lit offers a range of courses in journalism, autobiographical writing and biography writing.<br />
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All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href=" https://www.twitter.com/citylitwriting" target="_blank">Twitter</a>JournalismJournalismvirtual2822286Writing about food: getting started7979https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/w/r/writing_about_food_getting_started-1080_7.jpgInStockDaytimeSatKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekend2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experienceJul 2026WritingHJ1257979Writing about food: getting started794079Laura Silvermanwriting-about-food-getting-started/hj125-2526Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.0000-Available|2026-07-25 00:00:00This one-day session will cover a smorgasbord of different kinds of food writing, from restaurant reviewing to blogging and recipe writing.Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.- The opportunities for writing about food.<br/>- Restaurant reviewing.<br/>- Food features – coming up with ideas and pitching to editors.<br/>- Writing your own blog.- Understand the key elements of restaurant reviewing, recipe writing and food features.<br/>- Know what food editors want and how best to approach them.This is an introductory course and suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced creative writers.A mix of group work, writing exercises, excerpt analysis and formal instruction from the tutor. <br />
<br />
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.Writing materials.If this short course whetted your appetite, you may want to consider our fuller 'Writing about food' course.JournalismJournalismvirtual797940HJ031,HJ125NONESun,Sat15/02/2610:30 - 16:3010:3016:301 session1One-off onlyWeekendOnlineOnline,Keeley StreetLaura SilvermanBeginners, Some experienceAvailable courses2026-02-15T00:00:00+00:00,2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00DaytimeFeb 2026,Jul 2026Writing7979Writing about food: getting startedwriting-about-food-getting-started/hj031-2526,writing-about-food-getting-started/hj125-2526Love food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance.,Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.0000-Available|2026-02-15 00:00:00This practical course has a bit of everything and will appeal to anyone who is enthusiastic about food, whether they have written before or not. You'll learn how to write about a memorable meal and come up with ideas for blogs and articles.,This one-day session will cover a smorgasbord of different kinds of food writing, from restaurant reviewing to blogging and recipe writing.Love food and want to write about it? Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance.,Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.- The range of opportunities out there from more traditional media to online and niche publications.<br />
- Coming up with ideas for articles.<br />
- How to pitch to editors.<br />
- Restaurant reviewing & the language of food.<br />
- Blogging.<br />
- Recipe writing.,- The opportunities for writing about food.<br/>- Restaurant reviewing.<br/>- Food features – coming up with ideas and pitching to editors.<br/>- Writing your own blog.- Demonstrate a wider understanding of the world of food writing.<br />
- Identify opportunities in the market.<br />
- Identify a project to take forward from the course.,- Understand the key elements of restaurant reviewing, recipe writing and food features.<br/>- Know what food editors want and how best to approach them.This is an introductory course. You will need a reasonable standard of English to keep up with the course and an enthusiam for writing about food.,This is an introductory course and suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced creative writers.Tutor inputs, based on her experience; activities; discussion; exploring examples of food writing. <br />
<br />
All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit. <br />
<br />
For classes longer than one day regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.<br />
<br />
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.,A mix of group work, writing exercises, excerpt analysis and formal instruction from the tutor. <br />
<br />
City Lit Writing endeavours to create a safe and welcoming space for all and we strongly support the use of content notes in our classes. This means that learners are encouraged to make their tutor and classmates aware in advance if any writing they wish to share contains material that may be deemed sensitive. If you are unsure about what might constitute sensitive content, please ask your tutor for further clarification and read our <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/expectations-for-participating-in-writing-courses" target="_blank">expectations for participating in writing courses at City Lit</a>.If possible bring along a piece of writing by a food writer you admire.,Writing materials.City Lit offers a range of courses in journalism, autobiographical writing and biography writing.<br />
<br />
All students are invited to join us at <a href=" https://www.citylit.ac.uk/latelines" target="_blank">Late Lines</a>, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work to <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/betweenthelines" target="_blank">Between the Lines</a>, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/citylitcreativewriting" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href=" https://www.twitter.com/citylitwriting" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,If this short course whetted your appetite, you may want to consider our fuller 'Writing about food' course.JournalismJournalismconfigurable
