Guided course: Learn to tell stories through recipes
A guided course by Sumayya Usmani , Creative Writer and Food Educator
Discover the narration of stories through the writing of kitchen books, combining recipes with personal stories to captivate culinary experiences
Elevate your culinary writing by learning to weave captivating stories into your recipes. Discover how to craft a cookbook chapter that seamlessly blends narrative with clear, accessible instructions. Begin by crafting a compelling introduction that sets the tone and theme, inviting readers into a world where each dish carries its own tale. Dive deep into the art of embedding personal or cultural narratives within the context of every recipe, adding rich emotional and narrative layers to your cookbook.
Master the skill of writing both simple and complex recipes, ensuring clarity while preserving your unique voice. Explore structuring a one-step recipe with concise language, then tackle the challenge of a more detailed two-step version without losing your narrative flow. Conclude with a strong closing that ties the chapter together, leaving a lasting impression. By the end, you'll possess a fully structured cookbook chapter that artfully balances storytelling and instruction, transforming your recipes into memorable experiences.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons & 5 downloads
- 26 students
- 6 lessons (49m)
- 5 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Craft a cookbook chapter blending storytelling with clear recipes. Begin with an engaging introduction, weave personal or cultural narratives around dishes, write both simple and detailed recipes, and conclude with a cohesive closing. Achieve a perfect balance of story and instruction.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring cookbook authors, food bloggers, and culinary enthusiasts will benefit from learning to craft recipes with narrative depth. Ideal for those passionate about food storytelling, seeking to enhance their writing skills while infusing recipes with personal or cultural stories.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required. Basic writing skills, a passion for storytelling, and an interest in cooking are helpful. Access to a computer for writing and internet connectivity for course materials is necessary. Enthusiasm for blending narrative with culinary art enhances the experience.
Sumayya Usmani
A guided course by Sumayya Usmani
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, award-winning creative writer and food educator, Sumayya Usmani, spent her early childhood travelling the world with her parents. She explored various cultures, countries, ingredients, and cuisines and watched in wonder as her mother lovingly prepared meals. Later, when the family settled back in Karachi, Sumayya observed grandmothers and aunts cooking with ‘andaza’ - an Urdu word for using instinct and estimation. These experiences created Sumayya’s strong foundations and connections to cooking and in her adulthood she found she could cook by simply following her own intuition and senses.
Sumayya went on to practice law for 12 years in London and Pakistan. However, in 2012 she quit law in pursuit of her passion; food writing and teaching. Now based in Glasgow, her life-long love for writing, along with her natural flair, has led her to publish award-winning cookbooks. Her latest book is a food memoir, and ventures further into creative writing, which has won the Scottish Book Trust’s Next Chapter Award in 2021. Sumayya regularly appears at multiple book festivals such as the Edinburgh Book Festival, she has written for and appeared in numerous publications including in The New York Times, The Guardian, and on BBC Food, amongst others. She’s a guest speaker on many podcasts and a regular on BBC Radio. Sumayya also hosts cooking classes, and is a committee member of the Guild of Food Writers.
Content
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Learn to tell stories through recipes
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Podcast: A Recipe with a Voice
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The Beginning of a Chapter
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The Story Surrounding the Recipe
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Writing a Simple Recipe
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Writing a Two-Step Recipe
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The Conclusion
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Final project
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Learn to tell stories through recipes
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