Lonely Planet is looking for writers

[Unregistered]

Including for their Nepal Trekking guidebook. Anyone interested?
So you want to be a Lonely Planet guidebook author?

We're always keen to hear from people who can meet our high standards, but currently we're looking for freelance authors (ie independent contract writers) with specific regional knowledge and experience (see below). It's vital that you can also meet all the essential requirements listed to be considered.

Essential requirements:

* Professional writing experience
* Specialised knowledge of a city, country or region
* Ability to write with colour, flair, authority and attitude
* Excellent research and organisational skills
* On-the-road experience of Lonely Planet guides
* Own 'tools of trade' eg computer hardware and software
* Ability to work independently


And it's a bonus if you also have:

* Travel writing experience
* Written or spoken foreign language skills (for some destinations this is essential)
* Expertise in areas such as art, music, wildlife, other cultures, food, languages, outdoor activities and other travel-related pursuits

All authors who work on our books are freelancers, hired on a contract-by-contract basis. We do not employ staff writers.

Expertise Wanted
We're currently looking for freelance authors who have a specialist knowledge and experience of one or more of the following destinations.

Africa & Middle East
Dubai
Morocco

Asia
Bhutan
India
Japan (must read and speak Japanese)
Sri Lanka

Australasia
New Zealand-based authors

Central & South America & the Caribbean
Bolivia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Easter Island
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Venezuela

Eastern Europe
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Albania
Bosnia-Hercegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Moldova
Poland
Romania
Serbia & Montenegro

Western Europe
Cyprus
Germany (must speak German)
Portugal
Scandinavia (must speak local languages)

North America
American South
Florida
Philadelphia

Trekking guides
Nepal Trekking guide
UK-based trekking authors for Britain & Scotland

And...
Specialist/Contributing authors:
We're also interested in hearing from specialists in:
Mexican history
Mayan/Aztec history
Cuban Music
Honduras Diving


http://www.lonelyplanet.com/help/guide.htm

[Ralph2]

This sounds like you can get paid to trek. That is very appealing to me.
Has anyone tried this?

[Johnson]

All authors who work on our books are freelancers, hired on a contract-by-contract basis. We do not employ staff writers.
Do you know what this means?

[Howard]

All authors who work on our books are freelancers, hired on a contract-by-contract basis. We do not employ staff writers.
Do you know what this means?

It probably means they don't have to insure you or pay you or rescue you if you fall off the trail or get abducted by the maoists.