Moorf
15th April 2007, 02:28 PM
If there are any U.S. writers out there looking to author a NZ immigration book the following my be of interest - deadline expired but they are still taking applications....
JobDetails: Avalon Travel Publishing is seeking a professional writer to author the Moon Living Abroad in New Zealand guidebook. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION,
NOT A FULL-TIME OFFICE JOB.
The writer must have experience living as an expatriate in New Zealand and must be very knowledgeable about the process of moving to New Zealand for North Americans and red tape and documents involved. The writer should also be familiar with all aspects of daily life in New Zealand, including the cost of living, education,
health care, employment, real estate, and transportation. The writer should also know the best places to live within New Zealand and have previous experience writing about New Zealand, travel, and/or living abroad.
ATP writers are compensated with an advance and royalty. This guidebook will be in the Moon Living Abroad format, and the writer selected to be the guidebook author will be responsible for updating the book every three years.
Interested applicants should send a resume, a cover letter, up to five relevant clips to acquisitions@avalonpub.com as attachments. In the cover letter, explain why you are the best person to write Moon Living Abroad in New Zealand. Please include "Moon Living Abroad in New Zealand" in the subject line of your message. Visit
www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions (http://www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions) for more information about our expectations and the work involved.
No phone calls, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited to submit a proposal for further consideration. (Note: There is no need to submit a full proposal at this point.) We apologize that we may not be able to respond
personally to each applicant.
EmailAddress: acquisitions@avalonpub.com
Address: 1400 65th Street, Suite 250
Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
ApplicationDeadline: April 6, 2007
CompanyDetails: Moon's Living Abroad series helps readers realize their dream of making a home in a foreign country. Written by authors who have made the move themselves, and who offer honest insights into the challenges and rewards, each Living Abroad title provides the tools necessary to find—and settle into—a new home.
Avalon Travel Publishing is based in Emeryville, California. The authors and staff of Avalon are committed to travel as a way of bringing people together, encouraging tolerance, and building global understanding. Avalon publishes many different series of travel guides, including Rick Steves, Moon Handbooks, Moon Metro, Moon Outdoors, and Road Trip USA.
Payment: Royalty with advance
JobDetails: Avalon Travel Publishing is seeking a professional writer to author the Moon Living Abroad in New Zealand guidebook. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION,
NOT A FULL-TIME OFFICE JOB.
The writer must have experience living as an expatriate in New Zealand and must be very knowledgeable about the process of moving to New Zealand for North Americans and red tape and documents involved. The writer should also be familiar with all aspects of daily life in New Zealand, including the cost of living, education,
health care, employment, real estate, and transportation. The writer should also know the best places to live within New Zealand and have previous experience writing about New Zealand, travel, and/or living abroad.
ATP writers are compensated with an advance and royalty. This guidebook will be in the Moon Living Abroad format, and the writer selected to be the guidebook author will be responsible for updating the book every three years.
Interested applicants should send a resume, a cover letter, up to five relevant clips to acquisitions@avalonpub.com as attachments. In the cover letter, explain why you are the best person to write Moon Living Abroad in New Zealand. Please include "Moon Living Abroad in New Zealand" in the subject line of your message. Visit
www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions (http://www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions) for more information about our expectations and the work involved.
No phone calls, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited to submit a proposal for further consideration. (Note: There is no need to submit a full proposal at this point.) We apologize that we may not be able to respond
personally to each applicant.
EmailAddress: acquisitions@avalonpub.com
Address: 1400 65th Street, Suite 250
Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
ApplicationDeadline: April 6, 2007
CompanyDetails: Moon's Living Abroad series helps readers realize their dream of making a home in a foreign country. Written by authors who have made the move themselves, and who offer honest insights into the challenges and rewards, each Living Abroad title provides the tools necessary to find—and settle into—a new home.
Avalon Travel Publishing is based in Emeryville, California. The authors and staff of Avalon are committed to travel as a way of bringing people together, encouraging tolerance, and building global understanding. Avalon publishes many different series of travel guides, including Rick Steves, Moon Handbooks, Moon Metro, Moon Outdoors, and Road Trip USA.
Payment: Royalty with advance