Here's an example of a national personal ad that was very successful for me:
I LOVE YOU DARLING! How long have you longed to hear these words? How often have you longed to be held in a man's arms, to be cuddled, caressed and kissed, warmly, sweetly, tenderly? Perhaps you are my sweetheart - who knows? Nice, attractive one-woman man, writer, author, publisher, 35, 6'1", 200 lbs., desires to meet attractive,
loving, slender woman 20-40 who is interested in a meaningful relationship leading to marriage. Photo please.
In summation, include these items in your ad:
* Occupation.
* Age, height, and weight.
* What you're looking for in a woman.
* Age range of women you desire to meet.
* Your hobbies, interests, and things you like to do.
* Let her know you are a "one-woman man."
* You are interested in a meaningful relationship.
The following is a good-pulling ad that I ran in a local publication:
This is my favorite! Just run this ad and edit it to fit your description. You will get a lot of replies!
Single male, 1953 model with low mileage, and high performance. Bumped a few times, but never wrecked. Proven ability to hug the road and not wander off course. Exterior in mint condition, warm, sentimental, sensitive interior, never soiled. Factory equipped entertainment package includes stereo, humor, depth, imagination and intelligence. Radio
picks up all kinds of rock and country. Spacious seats with plenty of room for passenger and runs on high-octane fun and romance, lifetime supply included. Available for inspection by female drivers only, prefer 20-40 eye-catching
exterior, self-confident, affectionate, warm, sincere with sense of humor and full set of tools. Come from close solid family, would like to have little Toyotas someday. I come equipped with Marketing Degree. Only driven once
a week by little old lady to/from church. To arrange test drive, please contact me. HAPPY MOTORING.