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C’mon! You know you want to!

Imagine dining out night after night, writing about your luscious meals, and recommending the amazing, the traditional, and the down and dirty funky restaurants to your fans.

(If you’ve taken this class before, read down to the bottom to find out 

how to take it again, for free)

 


Here it is: 

THE ART OF THE RESTAURANT REVIEW

A Six-Week Writing Course for All Who Want to Add Restaurant Reviews to Their Portfolios 

From Pam White, www.food-writing.com

Over the years, as I’ve published my ezine, FOOD WRITING, so many people asked me to advise them on how to break into restaurant reviewing or how to take their so-so reviews and make them stand out.

It only seemed logical (and loads of fun) to create this course and teach it to anyone who was ready to start on the culinary adventure of a lifetime.

Each session is limited to EIGHT students. Register now to reserve your spot.

Next session begins July 13, 2009 and runs through the week of August 17th.

Yes, you can eat out on a regular basis – at tiny diners, waterfront eateries and the most exclusive restaurants in your coverage area. What’s more, you will get paid for it!

Even long-established food writers can use this in-depth course to learn, earn more money and raise their profile as a food writer.

(I promise, reviewing restauants will be the most fun you ever have on a job!)


The Art of the Restaurant Review is:

SIX weeks of lessons and assignments that push writers to discover the food critic within.

 

Become a professional eater by following the advice in this course:

* Learn what food and restaurant critiquing means.

* Study the ethical considerations restaurant reviewers must know.

* Learn when and when not to use a fake name.

* Discover how to pay for your meals without being discovered.

* Use the detailed handouts to learn how to rate the different elements of the dining experience.

* Learn when to bring guests and how to choose appropriately.

* Read about the many ways to learn more and grow in your work.

* Study the list of do’s and don’ts for new reviewers.

 

More than the in-depth, thorough teaching on how to successfully review restaurants, you will love the lessons that teach on:

* How to get paid, AND how to get paid MORE.

* How to negotiate with your editor.

* How to create a system for tracking your food descriptions to keep your writing work as FRESH as the food you are reviewing.

 

Some of the best information is in the part of the course that covers “Creating the Package,” which is designed to help you create the best you, on paper and in person, that will attract editors to your work.

 

You want more? Okay….

You will learn how to:

 * Find your unique voice

* Write different types of reviews. (Bet you can’t wait to find out what they are.)

* Train your palate

* Increase your discernment of flavors, freshness, preparation methods

 

Each session is limited to EIGHT students.

Register now to reserve your spot.

Next session begins July 13, 2009 and runs through the week of August 17th. 

I will also share my best resources with course members. AND YES! I review, update, and add to the resources for each separate session so that you are not getting worn out, outdated or just plain ‘missing’ information.

You will be given serious, essential, insider TIPS based on experience of real live restaurant reviewers.

I will point you to where the jobs are and how to find the openings that are right for you…or how to create your own jobs and openings!

 

This course is designed to show you how to create the space to grow your food writing career through restaurant reviews that you will write for newspapers, websites and magazines.

Each lesson has an assignment. We will also have at least TWO phone sessions where we can share our questions and learn to grow together.

EACH LESSON WILL BE EMAILED ON MONDAY MORNING during the run of the course. You can read the lesson on your own time, do the assignments any time during the week.

Can’t wait? I am still offering this course as a one-on-one course where you work directly with me. The price is the same.

 

For six food-filled years, I reviewed restaurants on a weekly basis. When I started I was stumped! I looked high and low and found NO resources to help me. So…I made it up as I went along! 


You shouldn’t have to work so hard at it. (and you won’t have to if you take this course).  I am giving up all my best information, learned and earned on the job, plus loads of advice and experience from other food critics and food writers!

Okay, I know the course sounds enticing but what if you are still wondering if it's for you?


No problem. I guarantee this course – all you have to do is send me an email before the THIRD lesson is emailed and withdraw from the course to receive a full refund.

·       
Still wondering? I'm keeping the cost ridiculously low so that anyone, everyone who wants to take this class can.

·       Register now for only $64

·       Each session is limited to EIGHT students.

·       Register now to reserve your spot.

·       Next session begins July 13, 2009 and runs through the week of August 17th.

P.S. – if you’ve taken the Art of the Restaurant Review, you can take it again for free. Just email me at pwhite05 (at) twcny.rr.com and ask to be added to the course that begins July 13 OR ask to take it one-on-one with me.

·     Can't wait to "see" you in class!

Warmly,
Pam White



I WANT TO REGISTER FOR 'THE ART OF THE RESTAURANT REVIEW' COURSE. I understand the session begins July 13, 2009. This is a group class limited to eight students.. I realize that I can pay through my paypal account or use a credit card (a paypal account is not needed). Registration is made by paying for the course. I will receive a welcome letter within 48 hours after signing up. I understand that I risk nothing as THIS COURSE IS GUARANTEED. I need only to  WITHDRAW BEFORE THE THIRD WEEK'S LESSON AND MY FEE WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL IF I FIND THIS COURSE IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED.

I want to take the Art of the Restaurant Review RIGHT NOW, on a one-on-one basis with Pam White, editor and publisher of Food Writing ezine. I understand that I will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of my registration, and that the course will begin the first Monday following my registration (payment equals registration). I understand that I have until the third week's lesson is sent out to email Pam and ask for a full refund IF I find this course is not helpful to me.