Why write about food? -- The 12 characteristics of the food writer -- Types of food writing -- A short history of food writing -- How to write about food -- Blogging about food -- Promoting your food writing using social media -- How to take great photographs of food -- Earning money -- Getting a book deal -- Getting on TV and radio and how to make a cookery video -- The future of food writing.;Are you thinking of starting a food blog, or have you always wanted to promote and distribute your own recipies? Would you like to be the next Nigel Slater orJay Rayner? This is an engaging, enlightening and utterly indispensable guide to how to write about food. From sharing family recipes to starting a supper club, promoting the latest gastronomical trend or advertising your amazing diet tips, this book gives friendly, clear and readable guidance from one of the UK's most popular bloggers. It includes tips on great food photography and strategies for building your brand and securing TV appearances or regular press commissions. Contemporary, connected and compelling, this is all you need to become a high profile food writer with your own online community and upward trajectory.