You're a recognized expert in your field, and you have the credentials and experience to back you up. You have professional writing experience in your area of expertise, are familiar with HTML, and love to help educate others about your topic.

If so, perhaps you have what it takes to be an About.com Guide!

About.com is the Web's leading provider of trusted information on every topic imaginable. Our expert Guides offer information and tutorials on hundreds of topics, ranging from asthma to action movies, home repair to home cooking, gadgets to getaways.

As a Guide you'll build and maintain a GuideSite, a topical section of About.com that contains:

• Original content (articles, reviews, FAQs, tutorials) written by you
• A blog featuring your unique voice and personality
• A directory of the best content on your topic, whether it is work created by you or links to other sites
• A discussion forum where you serve as community leader

All About.com Guides are freelancers who work online and set their own schedules, giving them the flexibility to log on from anywhere in the world and work at a time that is best for them. With no timesheets to fill out and no timecards to punch, working for About.com gives you the flexibility to write when you want and determine for yourself how successful you want to be.

Interested in learning more about becoming an About.com Guide? Check our list of available topics and see if one matches your passion and expertise.