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Archive for the ‘Cheapskatery’ Category

February 29th, 2008

I Can Be Even Funnier if You Pay Me

Hey I got an idea. Why don’t I start a blog. Except instead of me writing all of the blog posts, I’ll ask other people to contribute. And instead of paying them, I’ll just keep all the adverting for myself. It’s pure profit. How can I lose?
You are really funny. And not just looks. […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 2 comments

February 27th, 2008

Let Me Profit From Your Work

 

Have a poem? Want it published? This guy will put it into a book. Voila! Now you’re published!!!

want to get published?
Reply to: ass@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-02-23, 10:56AM CSTI am a published author, and I am in the works on putting a book together on poetry. So, if you would like to get your stuff published, I […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 5 comments

February 25th, 2008

What’s a Byline Worth?

How hard would you work for a byline. And only a byline?
Writers

Reply to: cheapskate@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-02-22, 9:19AM ESTWe are looking for a writer to write feature stories on local business owners success and failures. We are looking for a consistent writer, interviewing business leaders etc. Bylines only. Please send 2 sample writings.

it’s NOT […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 0 comments

February 22nd, 2008

Write Your Passion…Just Don’t Expect Anything for It

This is one the lamest ads for writers I’ve come across yet:
Wanted…Passionate Writers
Reply to: ass@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-02-21, 9:02PM ESTYou can be very passionate here. Your New Writing can be published immediately. Ask for help and help others. All of this with absolutely no cost. Google Author Nation

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 4 comments

February 10th, 2008

Overworked and Underpaid

Whoa. This is like some third world country sweat shop or something…

Hiring freelance writers - health, relationship and business projects
Reply to: cheapass@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-05, 3:18AM EST
Our content development firm is hiring writers who specialize in many genres such as health, relationships, personal development, and business. In total, we commonly assign over 300 articles per week to […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 2 comments

February 4th, 2008

It’s a Freelancing Writing Job, Not a Paying Job

Someone needs to explain to Dude here what freelance writing actually means because he appears to be under the impression freelancers are doing it for the glory.
Boston Celtics Blog Writer
Reply to: freelancery@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-01-29, 12:01AM ESTI have a blog dedicated to the boston celtics, and I am looking for a couple of blog writers. […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 3 comments

January 30th, 2008

I Sense a Pattern

It’s gotten so that if "Copyscape" is mentioned in an ad, I know it’s going to be a low-paying yet expect a lot from the writers sort of deal.
Articles Wanted
Reply to: imanass@craigslist.org Date: 2008-01-23, 1:20PM EST I need several articles written (300-500 words). I’m looking for someone who […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 0 comments

January 27th, 2008

Here’s a Great Way to Spend Your Saturday

I’m seeing more and more of these type ads on Craigslist:
5 Articles Wanted (Downtown)
Reply to: loser@craigslist.org Date: 2008-01-26, 10:29AM EST I need 5 articles written (500 words) on the subject of business. I would need these completed today. Please contact me if you are interested.

it’s NOT ok to […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 0 comments

January 27th, 2008

Ass of the Week

Usually we see this kind of assery with writing gigs but it seems cheapskates abound anywhere creativity is involved.
Illustrator Needed
Reply to: asoftheweek@craigslist.org Date: 2008-01-21, 2:29PM EST I’m in need of an illustrator to help complete a tabletop gaming project that is in its third revision. The look and […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 0 comments

January 23rd, 2008

Fun With Portfolio Builders

Back in the day when having our work published meant something, we carried our clips with pride. Even some of the lower paying newspapers and magazines still offered some form of prestige. Lately it seems as if the words "new magazine" go hand in hand with "no pay." See, back in the day a […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 4 comments

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