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<h1>Author</h1>
<p>Authors write the HOWTOs and Guides that are essential to TLDP's
mission of creating documentation for Linux-based operating systems.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Create documentation.</li>
<li>License the document in an acceptable way.</li>
<li>Participate in <a
href="mailto:discuss-subscribe@en.tldp.org.NOSPAM">TLDP's general
discussion mailing list</a>.</li>
<li><a href="mailto:submit@en.tldp.org.NOSPAM">Submit</a> document(s)
for language and technical review.</li>
<li>Correct any errors or omissions found during the review
process.</li>
<li>Periodically update documentation.</li>
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<h2>Commitment</h2>
<p>The amount of time needed to create documentation varies. It is also
important to factor in time needed to maintain documentation. Because
technology changes rapidly most documents need to be updated once or twice
a year in order to remain relevant.</p>
<h2>Qualifications</h2>
<p>Authors must posses a good working knowledge of the subject at hand and
have good English writing skills.</p>
<h2>Supervision</h2>
<p>The author position does not have a direct supervisor. Documents are
evaluated by peer review and by the TLDP review committee.</p>
<h2>Training</h2>
<p>All new authors are encouraged to read the <a
href="../LDP/LDP-Author-Guide/">Author-Guide</a>. Any
specific questions can be brought up on <a
href="mailto:discuss-subscribe@en.tldp.org.NOSPAM">TLDP's general
discussion mailing list</a>.</p>
<h2>Policies Affecting Assignment</h2>
<p>Documents submitted are subject to peer review by the TLDP community
and proofreading by TLDP's review committee.</p>
<h2>Benefits Of The Position</h2>
<p>Becoming an author for TLDP offers the opportunity to spread your
documentation world-wide, for free.</p>
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