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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."
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."
diannejacob.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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."
Start Your Book This Year • Let's get going on the project you daydream about.
Start Your Book This Year
Let's get going on the project you daydream about.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Start Your Book This Year • Let's get going on the project you daydream about.
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
Ten Speed Cookbook Editor Gives Tips from Proposal to Publication • Claire Yee also provides a downloadable template for cookbook proposals.
Ten Speed Cookbook Editor Gives Tips from Proposal to Publication
Claire Yee also provides a downloadable template for cookbook proposals.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Ten Speed Cookbook Editor Gives Tips from Proposal to Publication • Claire Yee also provides a downloadable template for cookbook proposals.
I Lost My Literary Agent • And my friend. Goodbye to Carole Bidnick.
I Lost My Literary Agent
And my friend. Goodbye to Carole Bidnick.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I Lost My Literary Agent • And my friend. Goodbye to Carole Bidnick.
Holiday Gift Books to Buy for Yourself • Hey, it's not just about everyone else's presents!
Holiday Gift Books to Buy for Yourself
Hey, it's not just about everyone else's presents!
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Holiday Gift Books to Buy for Yourself • Hey, it's not just about everyone else's presents!
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
Three Journalism Techniques to Try • When you edit, these approaches amp up your writing.
Three Journalism Techniques to Try
When you edit, these approaches amp up your writing.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Three Journalism Techniques to Try • When you edit, these approaches amp up your writing.
Calling all Dreamers and Procrastinators • Time to get going on your cookbook, memoir or non-fiction food narrative.
Calling all Dreamers and Procrastinators
Time to get going on your cookbook, memoir or non-fiction food narrative.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Calling all Dreamers and Procrastinators • Time to get going on your cookbook, memoir or non-fiction food narrative.
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
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.
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.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
Where to Discover Fall's Hot New Cookbooks • Fall is the biggest cookbook season of the year. Here's how to stay up on what's new.
Where to Discover Fall's Hot New Cookbooks
Fall is the biggest cookbook season of the year. Here's how to stay up on what's new.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Where to Discover Fall's Hot New Cookbooks • Fall is the biggest cookbook season of the year. Here's how to stay up on what's new.
Expertise can Shape a Cookbook Idea, says Agent Sally Ekus • It's hard to come up with a new idea, but your take and experience makes the difference.
Expertise can Shape a Cookbook Idea, says Agent Sally Ekus
It's hard to come up with a new idea, but your take and experience makes the difference.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Expertise can Shape a Cookbook Idea, says Agent Sally Ekus • It's hard to come up with a new idea, but your take and experience makes the difference.
Should You Post about Politics or Keep Quiet? • It's a dilemma for many of us. And it's my annual subscription sale!
Should You Post about Politics or Keep Quiet?
It's a dilemma for many of us. And it's my annual subscription sale!
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Should You Post about Politics or Keep Quiet? • It's a dilemma for many of us. And it's my annual subscription sale!
Take Baby Steps Toward Self-Liberation, says Cookbook Author Rick Martínez • How the former chef and editor developed his strong voice, identity and self-confidence that make his cookbooks sell.
Take Baby Steps Toward Self-Liberation, says Cookbook Author Rick Martínez
How the former chef and editor developed his strong voice, identity and self-confidence that make his cookbooks sell.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Take Baby Steps Toward Self-Liberation, says Cookbook Author Rick Martínez • How the former chef and editor developed his strong voice, identity and self-confidence that make his cookbooks sell.
A Little Rant About Using Images • Some writers need a photo or image for their post, blog or newsletter, so they...just take one?
A Little Rant About Using Images
Some writers need a photo or image for their post, blog or newsletter, so they...just take one?
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
A Little Rant About Using Images • Some writers need a photo or image for their post, blog or newsletter, so they...just take one?
What is Flavormaxing and Will it Impact Recipe Writing? • We are living and eating in the hyperflavor era, according to The New York Times. Does that mean recipes will get more complicated?
What is Flavormaxing and Will it Impact Recipe Writing?
We are living and eating in the hyperflavor era, according to The New York Times. Does that mean recipes will get more complicated?
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
What is Flavormaxing and Will it Impact Recipe Writing? • We are living and eating in the hyperflavor era, according to The New York Times. Does that mean recipes will get more complicated?
Make Your Cookbook the "First" or Best if You Want a Bestseller, says Anne Byrn • The author of 16 cookbooks, including New York Times bestsellers, has loads of advice for writers.
Make Your Cookbook the "First" or Best if You Want a Bestseller, says Anne Byrn
The author of 16 cookbooks, including New York Times bestsellers, has loads of advice for writers.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Make Your Cookbook the "First" or Best if You Want a Bestseller, says Anne Byrn • The author of 16 cookbooks, including New York Times bestsellers, has loads of advice for writers.
Food Blogger Charges Influencer with Plagiarized Recipes • Australian food blogger of RecipeTin Eats argues copyright infringement in a new cookbook.
Food Blogger Charges Influencer with Plagiarized Recipes
Australian food blogger of RecipeTin Eats argues copyright infringement in a new cookbook.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Food Blogger Charges Influencer with Plagiarized Recipes • Australian food blogger of RecipeTin Eats argues copyright infringement in a new cookbook.
We Don't Like to Talk about Money • Can we get better at it, to benefit others in our field, and ourselves?
We Don't Like to Talk about Money
Can we get better at it, to benefit others in our field, and ourselves?
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
We Don't Like to Talk about Money • Can we get better at it, to benefit others in our field, and ourselves?
Join me in September! • We have a few spots left for four fun-filled days of eating, drinking, touring and writing in my food writing workshop in Sicily.
Join me in September!
We have a few spots left for four fun-filled days of eating, drinking, touring and writing in my food writing workshop in Sicily.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Join me in September! • We have a few spots left for four fun-filled days of eating, drinking, touring and writing in my food writing workshop in Sicily.
Part III: Non-Traditional Publishers and Self-Publishing Providers • My series about book publishing continues, this time about going the self-publishing or non-traditional route.
Part III: Non-Traditional Publishers and Self-Publishing Providers
My series about book publishing continues, this time about going the self-publishing or non-traditional route.
diannejacob.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Part III: Non-Traditional Publishers and Self-Publishing Providers • My series about book publishing continues, this time about going the self-publishing or non-traditional route.