This organization offers a wealth of professional options for members, including an in-person conference, hosted press trips, a digital magazine, and virtual cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. Read More “Insider: International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association”
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By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”
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