They’re not setting the bar very high, are they?

Looking for content writers, see ad for specific subject matter…
Reply to: Lamery@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-29, 6:10PM CST
The areas of subject matter we are currently looking for are as follows
* Advertising and Branding
* Communications
* Database Marketing
* Direct Marketing
* Events Organization
* International Marketing
* Internet Marketing
* Industrial marketing
* Market Research
* Public Relations
* Search Engine Marketing
* Strategic Management
* MLM
* Direct Mail
And if you noticed that there is a centralized theme of marketing, I’m glad, you might just be sharp enough for this gig. We have no particular requirements in regard to education or background(although it would be …read more

Oh dear Lord. What have we done.

Write about medicine and improve lives
Reply to: suemyass@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-18, 1:23PM EST
Online medical community needs contributors to write about topics in medicine and health. Apply to be a contributor here: http://medpedia.com/Special:Landing?chapelhill

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: no pay

Though the terms of Medpedia clearly state it’s not offering medical advice, the ad for contributors suggests that writers will “improve lives.” Now, as a writer I know what to expect from Wikipedia. Many non-writers feel it’s the end all/be all of web truthfulness. The same will go for those not …read more

Now here’s a guy who does, indeed, need help.
WRITER NEEDED TO RE-WITING MY NEW BOOK
Reply to: ALLCAPSALERT@craigslist.org Date: 2008-01-26, 6:51PM EST HI I AM FINISHING WRITING A BOOK ABOUT CANCER AND HIV/AIDS ALL CAUSES AND NATRUAL CURES WILL BE ON THE MARKET SOON ITS READY TO GO I AM LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WRITER WITH A DEGREE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE TO RE-WRITE MY BOOK AND CORRECTION MAKING IT READY TO GO TO PRINT LIKE TO START RIGHT AWAY …read more

Behold a bit of pet peevery:
Writer Gig (Midtown)
Reply to: nobigletters@ass.com Date: 2008-01-18, 2:24PM EST we have a great story and we would like it to be told. tc muzique was founded in the twin cities in 1988. it has featured bands of every genre and is now celebrating twenty years. we are in a sense the true waynes world success story. over the next months we will be going out on the road taping bands from nyc to cali and many stops in between. thats the future it looks bright. as for our …read more

Sigh.
babysitter looking for a job
Reply to: see below Date: 2008-01-16, 1:52PM EST im a babysitter looking for a job i am very good with childeren and im great for the job, i have four years of experionse and i also have two kids of my own one is fourteen and the other is ten!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Call Linda At: 1(555-LAME)

Location: astoria
it’s ok to contact this poster if you are a potential employer or other principal
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Why would I …read more

The Craigslist Curmudgeon has a couple many fans and both of you you’re all very loyal. As a reward, I thought I’d offer a best of piece. Here are the Craigslist Curmudgeon’s Top 10 Posts of 2007.

Lamery With the Olsen Twins – Who knew the Olsen Twins would be too cheap to pay their writers? Even more surprising, who knew this post would receive more traffic than any other?
I Don’t Need My Apartment Cleaned That Bad – Why you’re all interested in a man who does housekeeping in the nude is beyond me. The Curmudgeon has a don’t ask don’t …read more

This person wants some advice on getting her short story published:
i wrote a story,,, can anyone help me get it published and copywritten
Reply to: capsandpunctuationneednotapply@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-05, 11:12AM EST
like it says
i wrote a story (a short story entitled “Flyer Girl”,, its about a girl who works in the streets hanond out flyers and it points out things that everybody does and how it feels to do such things and what not
i need it published and copywritten but have no idea where to start
* Location: brooklyn
* it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with …read more

This guy appears to be in a bit of a frenzy:
part time writing
Reply to:WHYAMIYELLING?@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-12-29, 2:10PM CST
ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN WHO OFFICIAL EDU LINKS

Talentless Hack?

Reply to: talentedhackery@emailwithheld.com
Date: 2007-12-21, 4:57PM CST
You might be just what we’re looking for. Writer or reporter wanted for The Yellow Press.
Online scandal rag, yellowpress. com similar to The Onion, or National Enquirer.
Be an author or have your own department, we’re eager to shrug responsibility.
See website to register and become author, or email your story to us.
* it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: no pay

Except both the Onion and National Enquirer pay their writers.
I see they set very high standards for their …read more

The Ad:
Writers needed for movie blog
Reply to:Iamanass@gmail.com
Date: 2007-12-14, 4:08PM CST
I’m looking to add some writers to my movie blog (http://mylamemovieblog.com/). Right now it’s only me writing in it. Go to the blog, see if you like my style, and email me your thoughts along with a short blurb of why you think you would be a good addition to the site. I would pay, but I’m broke. This is more for fun and for gaining experience.

This generous fellow is looking to add new writers to his blog. Not just any writers, though. You have to audition. You have to tell …read more