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 actors. I need someone who can write!! Please contact me asap. Location: queens it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Compensation: in due time… What does “in due time” mean? You need someone who can write and promise payment “in due time?” Tell me again how this will convince me I want the job?     Submitted by Laurie Russo [Read more]

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 (200-500 words). How to apply: 1. Send us your resume 2. Include a link to writing samples, or paste in your email Young Working Women is content driven. This is currently a non-paying offer; however, we will provide a link to your site/blog/book. it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Compensation: no pay   So... [Read more]

      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 they seem to be helping so many people, as well as animals. This will be a picture book, and will be about 40 pages long. The focus will be 6-8 year olds. I already have the title, as well as an outline for the book. I’d just like to partner up with somebody to further the writing process. Two heads are always better than one. Everything will be split 50/50. After selecting a partner, a contract will need to be signed. This... [Read more]

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 hearted man. But I lack the skill myself. If you think you can help me to write an email that can connect his emotion and make him response. Then lets talk. it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Compensation: no pay I’m sure he’ll appreciate the honest and effort you put into your love note. That you took the time to have someone else craft an email is sure... [Read more]

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 (I am serious); I seek a Woman who shares that philosophy to collaborate with and write short stories and perhaps a full length novel (may or may not be erotic); pay open and negotiable; Location: Maryland it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Compensation: Pay open and negotiable; Dude is all for female superiority and yet is divorced. The mind boggles.... [Read more]