Ghost blog writing

[bridiej]

I've been asked to write a ghost blog post - in other words, I write it but it's accredited to someone else.

I feel honoured to have been asked, but I'm not sure what to "charge". It's a favour and not a service I plan offering, so I wasn't going to actually invoice the person.

And obviously I won't get a link back to my site as a normal guest post would.

What could I ask in return? What would you expect?

Thanks.

[The Copy Chick]

Oh boy.. there's a question! I guess charge whatever you feel comfortable with. You could base that on your normal rate, or half/twice/80% of that , or you could settle for a nice bottle of red. Or can this person repay the favour with a shout-out for your business in any way?

If you truly want to do it as a favour and not worry about payment at all, then knock your socks off! Again - it has to be what you feel comfortable with.

All the best with the blog. Having read your own blogs, I know you'll do a terrific job!

Cheers,
Anna

[bridiej]

I like the idea of a shoutout, great idea. Thanks Anna

[gossipism]

"favours" are hard to charge for, or at least hard to charge for correctly?

maybe half what you normally charge?

maybe just do it for free (for a couple of articles) and just have those favours "in your hat" for if you need for them to do a favour back for you. (if their business is applicable).

if the writing is easy (ie topic and style) doing it may not be so hard to do.

just my thoughts.

[bridiej]

Thanks, yes I think having a favour in reserve is always handy!