Craigslist Ad of the Day: The “I Can’t Write But You Can” Ad
November 19, 2008 by Deborah Ng
Filed under Craigslist Ad of the Day
by Deb Ng
Today’s Craigslister wants to write a book. He has a problem though:
A new writer… (forest hills)
Reply to:
Date: 2008-11-18, 11:20AM ESTNow heres the deal…
Ive started writing a few months ago and ive written a few blogs here and there and ive been told that my writing style is “new”.
Im a straight out guy that will write just about anything. Ive been thinking of writing a book or a novel for a few weeks and im really new to the whole literary field. Im not new at anything else trust me. Im a designer working with the most down to earth people ever. If your a writer or have experience in this whole fancy industry email me back up. Im looking for a partner with this and I guess whatever happens with the book, its 50-50. Im not looking to make history or be a one-hit wonder. Im an interesting person and EVERYBODY should know it.
* Location: forest hills
* it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: ..
We have a few problems. Contractions. Apostrophes…so I’m thinking he doesn’t want a writing partner as much as he wants someone to do the whole thing for him. I don’t know how new his writing style is though. I mean, my six year old sort of has the same style, if you know what I mean. I guees when it really comes down to it though, the important thing is that he’s an interesting, down to earth, designer and everyone should know it.
One of my pet peeves is people who are Interesting (capitalization intentional). What’s especially Interesting is that this person doesn’t even know what he wants to write a book about.
“guees” ?? oopsy….
I’ve seen lots of these, Deb.
It’s usually… I’ve got this great idea I want to turn into a book and need a writing partner to help me do it. Or, I have an amazin true life story to tell and need a professional writer to put it into words for me.
One poster even said they have a brilliant idea and can even write the book themselves but thought it would be good to collaborate with someone on it (perhaps they’re doing the writer a favor).
Then they usually offer a percentage in sales.
six munce ago icootent even spell riter,and now i are one!