Stay Jipper, Write Well

Dear Good Friend,

Writing about food can be made very simple or extremely difficult. It’s all about what you put into the exploration and commitment. So decide now between a couple scoops of ice cream or a master piece tiramisu.

If you want the tiramisu you have to conquer a few road blocks, but don’t stress as its not hard. Maybe the hardest part is picking the right topic. Pick something you’re passionate about so you stay interested and energized throughout the process. This is arguably the most important part.

Once you have the right topic, decide how it is different than any essay you’ve read before. What is your personal connection to the topic? How will you distinguish your findings from the unlimited amount of useless/helpful information out on the web? Asking questions like this will help you create a piece intriguing enough to influence opinions and change even the smallest habits, for the biggest long term accomplishments.

So you have your topic and unique characteristics. But whose opinions do you want to influence? Your audience could be athletes, college students, older folk, or anyone who is trying to make a difference in their own lives. No matter what, knowing your audience is crucial to writing a great manifesto so you can appeal to the emotions of your readers.

For me, it is easy to create my own point of view on a topic from the information I have received. The hard part is finding the information first. There are a lot of facts and statistics out on the world wide web and elsewhere  and it’s up to you to find what is viable and worth your time. Only then can you form your opinion and give readers a good piece.

Creating writing about food with impact can be a stressful process. Writing something people can actually incorporate into their lives for the better is a lot of pressure. However, if you break it down into simpler steps, the process can be made much easier for the writer. Find a topic you are passionate about. Recognize your audience. Make a distinction between good and bad information. And lastly, have fun with it. Your piece will be more pleasant to create and better to read if you enjoy the entire process; so keep smiling.