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Category:Writing/Translation > Web Content

ID:76102

Title:Comedy Blog Writer

Location:Anywhere

Job Description

I am looking for a competent and funny (ha ha ... not peculiar) person to write a comedy blog for me.
The blog is called "Diary of a Singe Dad" and is about my journey with my 11 year old daughter who is a princess and madam and who keeps the house going (reminds me of my mother) and my 12 year old son who is ADD (bordering ADHD), is completely insane, nutty as a fruit cake and jumps out of dark corners to attack me like Cato from the Pink Panther.
I am Scottish so my sense of humour is a bit dry and my comedy influences would include Chich Murray, Billy Connelly, Robin Williams, Bob Hope, Monty Python etc.
I think maybe about 4 or 5 entries per week but if you have experience in these matters I am happy to listen.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask ... I only charge twice as much as you do.

Job Budget

Type:Per Hour

Contract duration:3 Months

Weekly commitment needed:Not Sure

Budget:£5 - £15 per hour (Approx $8 - $24)

Additional Information

Attached Files: None

Bidding ends:Bidding Closed

Job Posted:02/06/2011 13:05

Bidding activity on this Job

Bids:27

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Clarification Board

C. S. on 02/06/2011 13:23
Hi Paul

Be honest with me now. Are you really looking for a world weary dad who will empathise with your daily struggles or would you consider mums with permanently clenched teeth and a craving for gin by 4pm on a good day?

Regards
Claire

Reply from Client

P. M. on 02/06/2011 13:42
Claire
It doesn't have to be a dad ... or a mum or even a dashingly handsome straight guy like myself. Dad's Army was written by two guys who had never been in uniform but it was still one of the most successful comedy programs ever.
I need someone who has a sense of humour, who can makes stories out of every day events and someone who is a little bit nutty.

Thanx
Paul

C. S. on 02/06/2011 13:44
Er, righto - thanks! (I think)

C

Reply from Client

P. M. on 02/06/2011 13:59
Sorry, I babble sometimes ...

I have no objections to the persons gender or background. I just need someone who can write a funny blog that will attract readers and get attention. At the same time it has to sound like me ...

C. S. on 02/06/2011 14:08
OK! (Scrabbles around for my Oor Wullie annuals)

P. J. on 02/06/2011 14:38
Hi Paul. Sounds like a lovely job! Despite the fact I\'d like to bid, may I ask why you aren\'t going to write it yourself?! Just from your job post and responses below you seem to be a man who can write comically and with heart!

Reply from Client

P. M. on 02/06/2011 15:25
Thanks for the compliment but I just see it as waffle ... the ramblings of a loony.

I'd like the initial job to run for 3 months and then I'll see if I can manage it.

D. T. on 05/06/2011 12:09
Hi Paul,
1. What word count per blog post do you need?
2. Who is your intended audience (helps with the tone)?
Thanks,

Derek

Reply from Client

P. M. on 05/06/2011 19:50
1. Good question.
2. Well put.
3. Don't know. Well, to be honest, never thought of it.

The word count will depend on what happens and how many blogs per week I suppose. Not much help!

Intended audience would be single parents ... possibly single people and more possibly parents but certainly anybody that wants a laugh. And again that probably wasn't much help.