For all of you travel writers, this may be of interest.

After much success last year, we have launched the 2nd edition of ourinternational guidebook writing contest, offering writers the opportunity to meet and mingle on the world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt, Germany – and to have their titles showcased on the Insight Guides booth! As you can imagine, this is a great opportunity to embark on a professional writing career.

The fair is visited by more than 299,000 visitors and over 10,000 journalists. Besides being showcased on the fair, the first prize wins a trip to the fair with flight, hotel and entrance ticket. The contest is open to all self-written travel, lifestyle and entertainment guidebooks. Deadline is September 15. You are welcome to submit new and existing works, and keep all copyrights. Participation is free.

More info: http://www.guidegecko.com/writing-contest