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The Free-Lance Packet Author Classified Ads

Let's say you're running a tournament.  You have packets people have submitted, and maybe even some you have written yourself, but but you could always use another one or two.  That what these pages are for, to hook people who like free-lancing packets up with people who need packets.

For now, we will just be providing you the information that they have provided us.  As we get a better feel for the site, we'll probably formalize that.  If you'd like to have your information added to this list, please email cdbarker@umich.edu
So without further ado.

Packet Authors
Craig D. Barker

Email:  cdbarker@umich.edu

Formats willing to write for:
Trash

Price:
Negotiable, but generally my packet for the whole packet set.

Notice:
Nothing less than two weeks

Note:
All Trash packets by me will be assumed to be 25/25 based on a typical five column
distribution.  If you would like otherwise, please say so.

I also have editing experience, especially if you are looking for some free-lance editing for history, general knowledge, and pop culture/sports.  Feel free to contact me on that and I will see if I can accomodate you with your request.

Also, I may have to turn you down, based upon load at work.  Please do not take offense if I have to do so.

 Victoria Rubin

E-mail: varubin@arches.uga.edu

Formats willing to write for:
Any academic format

Price:
One packet for whole packet set, or cash (negotiable)

Notice:
1 wk. for a 25/25 packet, a few extra days for anything longer.

Note:
I have quite a bit of experience with editing and proofreading, and would be happy to work on that end as well.
Stan Jastrzebski

Email:  dpucollegebowl@yahoo.com

Formats willing to write for:
Trash

Price:
Negotiable, whatever's best for both sides

Notice:
Nothing less than two weeks

Note:
All Trash packets by me will be assumed to be 25/25 based on a typical five column
distribution.  If you would like otherwise, please say so.

Also, I may have to turn you down, based upon load at work.  Please do not take offense if I have to do so.

 Anthony de Jesus

Email:  ard@po.cwru.edu

Formats willing to write for:
Any format, any difficulty, any distribution

Price:
My Packet for the whole Packet Set, cash, whatever

Notice:
Depends on how much you need and what I have in my stocks at the time. 
I can usually get a packet together within a week. Sometimes, I can do so within days. 
If you want a theme round, give me a month, though

Note:
Also, I may have to turn you down, based upon other commitments. 
Please do not take offense if I have to do so.

I would also be willing to work towards freelance editing, helping a novice team to write a packet (which I have done before), etc.

My advice is also freely given to any novices who need help in running tournaments.
Billy Newsome

Email:  samgamgee@hotmail.com

Formats willing to write for:
I don't write Trash packets but any other packets should be alright.

Price:
Negotiable, but I prefer cash.

Notice:
About a week for a 25/25 question packet.

Note:
I am sort of new at this style of writing, but I believe that I can provide quality questions that will meet with your satisfaction.  I have been involved with Quiz Bowl all through high school and feel that I have what it takes to meet your needs.
If you want the questions distributed any certain way, please notify me of this.  If I have too many other packets, I may have to turn you down.  If I do, please don't be angry; I try to please everyone.

 Nathan Rosen

E-Mail: narosen@ursinus.edu

Formats willing to write for: 
Trash

Price:
Cash, negotiable

Notice:
Two weeks, please.

Note:
Just like everyone else, my availability is dependent on other obligations, but I hope 
to be able to accomodate you. Let me know what you need, and I'll give it my best.
If you have any questions, please email Craig D. Barker at cdbarker@umich.edu
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