Last updated: August 14, 2026
The Food Writing School creates original articles, lessons, downloads, worksheets, guides, graphics, photographs, and other educational materials for food writers.
This policy explains what you may and may not do with that content.
Linking to The Food Writing School
You are welcome to link to articles, pages, and resources on The Food Writing School.
You do not need permission to share a link to an FWS article on your website, newsletter, social media account, or other publication.
Please link to the original FWS page whenever possible.
Quoting from Articles
You may quote a brief portion of an article for purposes such as commentary, review, discussion, or reference, provided that you:
- Clearly identify The Food Writing School as the source.
- Name the article when practical.
- Include a link to the original article online.
- Do not reproduce a substantial portion of the article.
If you would like to use more than a brief quotation, please request permission first.
Republishing Articles
You may not republish complete Food Writing School articles, or substantial portions of them, on another website, blog, newsletter, publication, course, platform, or social media account without written permission.
This applies even when attribution and a link to the original article are provided.
If you are interested in republishing an article, please contact The Food Writing School to request permission.
Photographs, Graphics, and Images
Unless otherwise stated, original photographs, graphics, illustrations, charts, and other visual materials created for The Food Writing School may not be copied, downloaded, republished, altered, or used elsewhere without written permission.
Images obtained from third-party sources remain subject to the rights and licenses of their original owners.
Please do not assume that an image appearing on The Food Writing School is available for reuse simply because it appears online.
Downloadable Resources
The Food Writing School may provide worksheets, workbooks, checklists, glossaries, templates, guides, and other downloadable resources.
Unless a resource specifically says otherwise, these materials are intended for the individual recipient’s personal or business use.
You may print or save a copy for your own use.
You may not:
- Resell the resource.
- Upload it to another website or file-sharing service.
- Email or distribute copies to a group.
- Include it in a paid product, course, membership, or client package.
- Remove Food Writing School branding or attribution.
- Present the material as your own work.
If someone else would like a copy of a free resource, please send them to the original Food Writing School page so they can obtain their own copy.
Classroom, Workshop, and Group Use
Teachers, instructors, workshop leaders, nonprofit organizations, professional groups, and other organizations should request permission before distributing Food Writing School articles or downloadable materials to a class, group, or audience.
In many cases, permission may be available at no charge for limited educational use, but approval should be obtained in advance.
Whenever possible, participants should be directed to the original Food Writing School page rather than receiving copied material.
Commercial Use
Food Writing School content may not be used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:
- Including FWS content in a paid course or workshop.
- Using FWS materials in a product sold to customers.
- Reproducing content in a book, magazine, publication, or paid newsletter.
- Using articles, downloads, graphics, or photographs as part of client work.
- Licensing or sublicensing FWS materials to others.
Please contact The Food Writing School to discuss licensing or permission for commercial use.
Social Media Sharing
You are welcome to share links to Food Writing School content on social media.
You may also share a short excerpt or brief quotation with appropriate attribution and a link to the original article.
Please do not copy and post complete articles, full downloadable resources, or substantial portions of FWS content directly to social platforms.
You are welcome to save or share official Food Writing School pins that link back to the original FWS content.
Please do not download Food Writing School pin graphics, remove branding, alter them, or repost them in a way that directs users to another website.
AI and Automated Use
Food Writing School content may not be copied, scraped, collected, reproduced, or republished in bulk for commercial databases, automated content systems, or other unauthorized commercial uses.
Nothing in this policy is intended to limit uses that are otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Permission Requests
If you would like to reuse Food Writing School material in a way that is not clearly permitted above, please contact us before using it.
Your request should include:
- The specific article, image, download, or material you would like to use.
- How you plan to use it.
- Where it will appear.
- Whether the use is educational, nonprofit, editorial, or commercial.
- Approximately how much material you would like to reproduce.
Permission must be granted in writing before the material is used.
Contact
For permissions, licensing, or reuse questions, contact:
The Food Writing School
Olivia@thefoodwritingschool.com
