http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wri/1713220192.html

"SEEKING A LITERARY ORGANIZER to sort through, cull, and retype a filing cabinet of writings; then help me decide what should be sent to editors and agents, and what should be dumped.

The goal is to evaluate my writing, put stuff on blogs, sends some to publishers, and prepare for disposition of manuscripts and books and copyrights.

Works include:
-6 published books and a play/CD
-plays: 3 full-length, 2 short
-2 memoirs
-essays, some published in the NY Times, etc.
-a novel
-a few short stories
-two children’s books
-a unique cookbook
-assorted lyrics, verse, etc.
-songs

A LITERARY ORGANIZER must have experience in editing, marketing literary work, using the web, posting to blogs, and must live in the area (NYC).

Will pay $500 for the first 40 hours of work.

Please fill out and return the questions below if you are interested.
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E-mail....................................
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Hello,

You know what's the first word that came to mind when I found this? Synergy!
What a fantastic information feedback loop we could create if, the next time you post this, I were able to submit this very blog as my proof of new-media expertise!

I hope you don't have to post again, though. I hope your new short children's play/memoir/song cycle/cookbook in verse is the toast of the blogosphere and makes all of your literary dreams come true, as well as the dreams of your new-found amanuensis.

Unfortunately, I have some unshakable concerns about this position that will not allow me to be that person; the one who is standing beside you as you ascend to the lofty heights of internet publishing sensation. Chief among them: what would happen to my salary after the first 40 hours? I fancy myself a fast reader, but I'm not sure I could get through a thorough perusal of seven books, five plays, two memoirs, and a cookbook in five days time, let alone the box of essays, and song lyrics and the culling and evaluation that is the desired end of it all.

And really, who am I to evaluate your work, anyway? Follow your muse where it leads you. Don't cast the pearls of your life's work in front of some swine-for-hire you dug up the inter-slop. You've been published in the New York Times, right? I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt that you're not talking about letters to the editor. Hell, even if you are padding the resume a bit, If you have the gumption to write seven books, five plays, two memoirs, and a cookbook - and believe me, not many people do - then you can attack that pile of oyster shells and find the pearl that deserves to be shined and mounted in platinum. The one that the world is waiting to read.

I'd be interested to read it, when you're done.

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -Goethe

Best Regards,