Resources

This area of the website is designed to allow you to find valuable research and writing resources and to share them as well. If you have a resource that's been instrumental to you please notify Jim Gordon jimgordon.wine@gmail.com to have it posted to this area so your professional writing colleagues may benefit from your discovery!


Document and Forms Description
World of Fine Wine Style Guide

Editor Neil Beckett provided a PDF of his magazine's style guide, which will help anyone submitting story queries or manuscripts to the World of Fine Wine.

Worth Magazine Wine Article Examples

Richard Bradley, editor of Worth, sent along links to several examples of articles touching on wine that he has published, to show the types of contributions for which he is looking. A symposium alum, Janis Miglavs, wrote one of them. See the links in the attached PDF.

What Do Wine Writers Want?

Wines & Vines magazine, Jim Gordon, April 2011

Wines & Vines Directory/Buyer's Guide

The most accurate reference on all North American wineries

Writer's Digest

Many kinds of good products and services for writers from the mother lode of writer’s self help

Gorkana

Rather new organization in US and UK serves journalists and public relations pros by publicizing career moves, posting jobs, etc.

Media Bistro

Free sign up gives you extensive job openings via email; paid classes, events and seminars available on both coasts

 

International Association of Culinary Professionals

This respected organization includes wine writers. Yearly dues give admission to events, trips, product discounts, ezine and much more. 

Society for Features Journalism

Promotes the craft of writing and innovation in lifestyle, arts and entertainment journalism

American Society of Journalists and Authors

Professional association of independent nonfiction writers gives the confidence and connections to prosper

Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards

Annual competition as nine categories for writers and publications

Advice for Future Food Writers

Food52.com/blog, by Amanda Hesser, April 2012

Wine Writer Listing in Wines & Vines Directory/Buyer's Guide

Submit a free wine writer listing and increase the awareness of your name and publications

CIA Professional Wine Studies Program

Class descriptions and schedules

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