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June 20th, 2008

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Oh my god! I am stuck again!

What is the best word to slot in this sentence? What the best phrase to describe the twin towers? hmm… The Twin Sweet Corns in the city? arrr… what is the best route to tour Kuala Lumpur? errr… I am stuck! Help!!!!!!

Does this happen to you?

Here are my little sharing on how to get out of this clueless state:

1. Read through the framework of a4trip writers framework . From here, you will have a rough idea on the scope of the content. I personally think that Week4 : Destination by location and Week 8: Suggested Itineraries are a bit challenging, you need to understand the destination and suggest the best advice to your reader.

2. After getting the brief idea of the framework, it is time to do research. The research can either from internet, books or personal experience. Of course, we prefer you can share more on your personal experiences. Try to imagine you are a tour guide now and guiding them in your real life.

3. Send your research to support@a4trip.com. We have a passionate support team to help you more on researching. Need help? Need clarification? Need vocab or grammar help? Even need to buy some reference books? No problem, just drop a mail to support@a4trip.com.

4. When you think you are all set in doing research and is ready to kick off, send an email to us. We are glad to see your progress weekly.

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Mapper’s Framework
April 28th, 2008
Time Milestone
Week 1 Map Locator
Week 2 History Timeline
Week 3 Weather Chart
Week 4 Map Layout / Structure of the destinations (street, river buildings, etc)
Week 5 Map Layout / Structure of the destinations (street, river buildings, etc)
Week 6 Place General Graphic Icons (including hospital, bank, church, etc) in Maps
Week 7 Place General Graphic Icons (including hospital, bank, church, etc) in Maps; Place location of Accommodation in Maps.
Week 8 Place location of Things To Do in Maps; Place location of Shopping and Dining in Maps
Week 9 Proof read Maps & create Tour Map(s)
Week 10 Final proof read Maps, touch up & to finalise
Week 11 Send all files in PDF format to DTP for compilation
Map revised every now and then to include new information and drawing mistakes.

The above timeframe is provided only as a guideline. Actual timeframe is to be decided by mappers based on their schedule and other personal commitments.

Once timeframe has been mutually agreed, a4trip managers will monitor writer’s performance and milestones delivery deadlines.

Each milestones is defined weekly as shown on the above timeframe, where there will be 14 milestones altogether.

Each milestones completed must be sent to Lina upon completion for quality inspection.

Mapper Style Guide
Sample City Map

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Writer’s Framework
April 22nd, 2008
Time Milestone No of Page
Week 1 Introduction, History and background, Current Affairs 1 – 2
Week 2 Preparation, Travel Scheduling, Visa, Free, etc 1 – 2
Week 3 Going to destination, Getting around 2
Week 4 Destination by location 1
Week 5 Accommodation 2
Week 6 Things to do 5 – 7
Week 7 Shopping, Dining, Nightlife 4 -5
Week 8 Suggested Itineraries 2
Week 9 Charity, Culture Shock 1
Week 10 Local Language Guide 1
Week 11 Proof reading. Beta Release on Sale. -
Week 12 Edit guide book based on feedbacks from proof reading. -
Week 13 DTP Process – Producing guidebook in PDF format. -
Week 14 Guide Book ver 1.0 Release On Sale! -
Week 15 Revisionary Updates every month -
 
Guide book will be revised by writer every month to include new information and editorial mistakes. The above timeframe is provided only as a guideline. Actual timeframe is to be decided by writers based on their schedule and other personal commitments.Once timeframe has been mutually agreed, a4trip managers will monitor writer’s performance and milestones delivery deadlines.

Each milestones is defined weekly as shown on the above timeframe, where there will be 15 milestones altogether.

Each milestones completed must be sent to a4trip managers upon completion for quality inspection. Necessary remedial actions will be implemented to assist writers who are falling behind their schedules.

Writers are given priority to blog and market their guidebook on a4guide.com. However, if the writers are not keen to update the blog, the position will be taken up by interested 3rd parties.

Proofreader has 1 week to complete the proof reading for the guide book.

For mapping and illustration production timeline, please refer to the Mapper’s Framework.

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