Could you ever imagine that one could earn one's bread and butter simply by eating? Yes, eat and get paid for it. Just one requisite: the writers who eat enthusiastically are eligible such an interesting job .
The food writers do have a huge scope to write for newspapers, magazines, websites and publishing houses. All you need to have is some sense of taste and a keen sense of observation. Although this job doesn't involve hard core tactics of Journalism profession, yet it's an integral part of the profession. The food writers need to be objective while reviewing a restaurant, a recipe or a food joint. He can't take the leverage of the fact that he has the power to write. A review essentially needs to be a detailed yet concise, unprejudiced view of a food item.
But what goes into the making of a successful food writer? An urge to try out same dishes at different places, interaction with the staff, managers, crowd helps a lot in building a right perspective about food in particular and restaurant in general.
A food writer's reviews must serve as a guide for a stranger to consult before he tries out a restaurant. If the review fails to serve this basic purpose then it is nothing but a useless piece of information. Hence, the writer must always be clear as to whom he is writing . In other words, who is his target audience? Once this is clear, the review won't lose its appeal.
Thus, if you are a writer who loves to eat, then the food writing profession could be an area for you to explore.
