Craigslist Curmudgeon

March 17th, 2008

…And you can’t interview the celebrity….why?

Interviewer need to write magazine article

Reply to:youdothework@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-17, 10:39AM EDT
I am looking for someone who can interview a celebrity and then write a story based on the interview. I will then use the story to accompany photographs of this celebrity for a magazine article.

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial […]

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March 15th, 2008

They Don’t Ask for Much

This is for volunteers.
Volunteer Feature Write for Name Withheld

Reply to: ass@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-17, 4:58AM EDT
Feature Writers:
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer feature writer, please write a short editorial and submit it to Managing Editor @withheld.com. The editorial can be on the Game or MMO-Game-related topic of your choice and should be no more than […]

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March 13th, 2008

Wanted: Help for a Writer Who Can’t Express Himself

A big old WTF? on this one and an all caps alert:

LOOKING FOR AN PROOF READER, EDITOR
Reply to: lameo@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-04, 8:32PM
LOOKING FOR AN PROOF READER, EDITOR (RICHMOND)
BUSINESSMAN ENTREPRENEUR, WRITING E BOOK ON DATING, A COURSE FOR MEN TO UNDERSTAND WOMEN…….NEED HELP IN EXPRESSING MY IDEAS, VERB AGE AT TIMES AND OF COURSE GRAMMAR USE. A […]

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March 12th, 2008

Plagiarism by Any Other Name…

…is still plagiarism
Writer - Editor?
Reply to:imanassandathief.comDate: 2008-03-11, 5:12PM PDTI need a few pages of text “rewritten” so as to NOT violate copywrite laws. The text in question is just about 99% perfect for my use… other than inserting my name in place of theirs… but, I fear that’s not legal, so, let’s rewrite […]

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March 11th, 2008

The Curmudgeon Recommends: "7 Heinous Freelancing Practices You Should Stop Immediately"

The Craigslist Curmudgeon isn’t in the practice of recommending reads. I do like to be fair and balanced however, and not in a Bill O’Reilly sort of way. I mean really fair and balanced. I generally complain about employer assery and client lamery but there are times freelancers can do with a dose of the […]

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March 7th, 2008

WTF?

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The arrogance of some of the people who post ads at Craigslist is mind boggling:
I Need a Press writer for my company!
Reply to: ass@yahoo.comDate: 2008-03-09, 3:33PM EDTIm looking to start up a small company the creates press release kits for musicians, artist, models, and […]

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March 5th, 2008

Can Anyone Tell Me What’s Wrong With This Picture

Here’s the ad:
Freelance writer

Reply to: comeagain@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-03-04, 10:53PM ESTYoung Working Women is an organization that provides women with the insight and resources they need to be proactive in navigating the early stages of their careers. YWW is looking for volunteer freelance writers interested in writing about career topics for 20 and 30 somethings […]

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March 4th, 2008

Writing Partner Wanted to Do All the Work

 
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So here’s the ad:
 
Writing Partner

Reply to: lame@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-03-03, 1:31PM PSTIn search of a writing partner to collaborate a children’s book with. This book will be about 3 dogs that become fast friends. They then turn into the town’s heroes because […]

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March 3rd, 2008

YOUR Words to Win MY Boyfriend Back

There’s nothing like winning back a lover’s heart with a heartfelt note…
I need help
Reply to: gigs-593699051@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-03-02, 8:55PM PSTI lost my boyfriend. I called him and he didnt answer me. I know the only way to get him back is to write him an email to touch his heart because he is a soft […]

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March 1st, 2008

Not Too Many Things Scare Me….

But I’ll make an exception for the person who wins this gig:
ISO A Woman To Collaborate On Female Supremacy Writings
Reply to: help@aol.comDate: 2008-02-29, 8:40AM ESTI am an advanced degree professional, male, divorced and age 58 and I am a very passionate believer in Female Supremacy and true and real male servitude/slavery to Women […]

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