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deadlines know no days of rest...
Nov. 25th, 2007 06:07 amwhy writers get cranky...
An actual ad placed on Craiglist-NY:
"I am very busy, but I would like to be a published author. I am looking for an *experienced* author (published a plus!) to write a novel for me. This is for a "ghost writer". I would like to pay 500-750 dollars, or best offer. "
Anyone who wants to come over and finish writing this damned book for me, I'll not only pay you $500, I'll even make dinner...
Meanwhile, under the heading of "only my mother...." ( the story )
And proof there are some useless bits you never forget, I was woken this morning by Boomer and Pandora playing hiss-and-swat. And before my eyes were even open, much less consciousness engaged, I said "if you guys are going to lion-and-unicorn, I'd appreciate you doing it elsewhere." *6 points for identifying the reference source*
And now, since I'm semi-awake, to work...
An actual ad placed on Craiglist-NY:
"I am very busy, but I would like to be a published author. I am looking for an *experienced* author (published a plus!) to write a novel for me. This is for a "ghost writer". I would like to pay 500-750 dollars, or best offer. "
Anyone who wants to come over and finish writing this damned book for me, I'll not only pay you $500, I'll even make dinner...
Meanwhile, under the heading of "only my mother...." ( the story )
And proof there are some useless bits you never forget, I was woken this morning by Boomer and Pandora playing hiss-and-swat. And before my eyes were even open, much less consciousness engaged, I said "if you guys are going to lion-and-unicorn, I'd appreciate you doing it elsewhere." *6 points for identifying the reference source*
And now, since I'm semi-awake, to work...
