Writing is not easy. Sure we all have written creative writing essays as a student but we just had to please one reader back then- the teacher. Out here you have to please the readers of the world, no pressure!

But that being said, it is a perfectly achievable target. You just have to break it down into smaller targets and learn from the experts! There are many food writers you can inspiration from, each individual has their own unique way of writing and selling their content to the readers. 

As a writer, you are constantly pitching your idea and content to the reader. There are many aspects you have to consider, to begin with- 

• What is your niche? 
• Be decisive, you want to be a master of none.
• What type of audience do you want to attract?
• What type of writing style comes naturally to you?

Let’s solve some of these troubles for you!

Learn from The Experts

Robert carrier - Anna Del Conte - Jane Grigson - Alan Davidson - Chef John

All of these legends already exist to guide your journey. Don’t just learn from their mistakes, learn from their success. Trying new things is important, but starting from scratch when the experts have laid out a blueprint that guarantees success seems like unnecessary work. Walk in their shoes, follow their steps, and put your brand and your uniqueness along the way. This is your work smart no hard moment, utilizing this is very important. This means, before it all, you need to read and keep reading successful food writing blogs to know what is trending and what the masses of readers want to read!

Find your Niche

Avoid walking the thin line between - About Every Food and Master of none. There are a lot of different types of food writing out there. What type do you have in mind? You can become a recipe writer, or maybe you have knowledge about the ingredients instead. To name some more- 

• Nutrition Food writing
• Food-blogging 
• Restaurant reviews
• Social media writing
• Recipe curator
• Supporting content for Small businesses

There is a lot of fish in the sea when comes to writing topics and niche, take time to find your perfect fit! 

Stick to One-type Writing Style

Everyone has their own quirk when it comes it writing. Maybe you are a conversational type of writer, an open dialogue writer or maybe you just like to make statements with hard-proved facts. Either way, your writing style needs to be consistent. Can you switch it a few times? Of course! But the base writing style of your blog should remain the same. It should be evident that the same person has written all the content of this page.

You can also try out different writing styles at the beginning of your blog to see what works for your audience. Or better, learn from the experts!

Practice maketh woman/man/other

We do not listen to this enough, practice makes everyone perfect. The habit of reading, finding new words, practising writing is extremely important when it comes to food writing. You can choose platforms such as www.foodism.xyz to practice writing! This should be a good, friendly space to start your journey. Remember, there are going to be rocky days, writer’s block, but you just have to power through them!

Choose Your Target Audience

This is where research is required. If you have decided on your niche, conduct research on it. How many blogs and what type of blogs are already there in your niche. What type of audience are the blogs attracting? Are they young, old, millennials? Hard facts- if yours is a website blog, your audience will majorly be early millennials and late boomers. Social media attracts all generations, but especially gen Z. So while choosing your target audience, all the above factors need to be considered!

SEO Optimization - Every Writer’s Boon

Boy, even the writers at foodism hate this! But the truth is, when you are starting out, you have to be your own helper. This means learning what SEO optimization means and what it entails and how does it affect your blog. You can learn this the traditional way- Not books, but the internet. Or you can take classes, workshops, skillshare classes to learn the same!

Write about What You Love!

Good writers believe in what they write. That means we believe in making you a better writer! Write only about the things you believe in or love. This way, you will never run out of content! This also provides you with direction and guidance which is very important for writers. Ask for help wherever you think you can use it. Research thoroughly before making a statement. At the end of the day, it is the minor differences that separate you from the herd!