Freelance Writer
Melbourne Area, Australia
- Current
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- Author at Lonely Planet
- Owner at Tim Richards, Freelance Writer
- Past
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- Customer Service Representative at Optus
- English Language Teacher at Curtin University of Technology
- English Language Teacher at International House London
- Customer Service Representative at Telstra
- Education
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- Australian College of Journalism
- Milner International College of English
- KAFF Theatre Skills
- TAFE
- The University of Western Australia
- Christ Church Grammar School
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Tim Richards’s Summary
My freelance articles have appeared in a range of magazines and newspapers, on a variety of topics.
As an author employed by Lonely Planet Publications, I've contributed chapters to its series of guide books.
I've successfully completed a number of projects for corporate clients, drawing on a range of skills involving copy editing, proofreading and copywriting.
I also teach occasional courses in travel writing for TAFE institutions. And I present talks on travel writing to libraries, clubs and other public groups.
Tim Richards’s Specialties:
journalism, interviewing, photography, copy editing, proofreading, copywriting
Tim Richards’s Experience
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Author
Lonely Planet
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
2006 — Present (3 years )
As an author employed by Lonely Planet Publications, I've contributed chapters to the following guide books - Lonely Planet: Eastern Europe (eds 9 & 10), Lonely Planet: Europe on a Shoestring (eds 5 & 6), and Lonely Planet: Poland (ed 6).
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Owner
Tim Richards, Freelance Writer
(Writing and Editing industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
I'm a freelance writer with published articles on various topics: including travel, lifestyle, the arts, science, and pets.
My writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines and websites around the world. I'm also an author for Lonely Planet Publications' travel books.
I'm available to write on any subject, and also undertake business writing jobs such as proofreading, editing and copywriting. -
Editor
LookSmart
(Public Company; LOOK; Internet industry)
2000 — 2004 (4 years )
Located new websites and wrote concise reviews of their contents and purpose, for inclusion in this international Web directory. Worked on the Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India and New Zealand databases. Also liaised with our volunteer contributors, and helped formulate policy for and promote this area of the business.
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Editor
Stage Left
(Online Media industry)
1998 — 2004 (6 years )
Coordinated a team of reviewers for this online performing arts magazine. Wrote and edited reviews and feature articles, and promoted, designed and maintained the website.
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Content Editor
dstore
(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)
1999 — 1999 (less than a year)
Wrote and edited product descriptions and customer service text for this ecommerce website in its start-up stage. Also wrote full-length articles on topics of interest to the users of the site.
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Customer Service Representative
Optus
(Public Company; SGT; Telecommunications industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year )
Dealt with enquiries from customers, regarding their telephony and pay TV needs. Also took part in giving training sessions to new staff.
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English Language Teacher
Curtin University of Technology
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
Taught English as a Foreign Language to adult students from a range of Asian and European countries.
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English Language Teacher
International House London
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
1992 — 1995 (3 years )
Taught English as a Foreign Language to adult students at this organisation’s schools in Cairo, Egypt and Kraków, Poland.
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Customer Service Representative
Telstra
(Public Company; TLS; Telecommunications industry)
1986 — 1990 (4 years )
Dealt with enquiries from customers, regarding their telephony needs.
Tim Richards’s Education
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Australian College of Journalism
Diploma of Freelance Travel Writing and Photography , Travel Writing and Photography , 1996 — 1997
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Milner International College of English
RSA Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language , English Language Teaching , 1992 — 1992
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KAFF Theatre Skills
Certificate in Theatre Skills , Acting , 1991 — 1992
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TAFE
Certificate in Travel Consulting , Travel Consulting , 1990 — 1991
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The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts , History & Politics , 1982 — 1985
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Christ Church Grammar School
1977 — 1981
Additional Information
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Tim Richards’s Interests:
travel, the arts, politics
Tim Richards’s Groups:
Australian Society of Travel Writers, Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, Victorian Writers' Centre
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Tim Richards’s Contact Settings
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