Hi JMo (& piglet)

Yes, I agree, if the standard of writing is good enough then perhaps it DOES warrant fair payment.

Before I wrote my original reply to this thread I had a browse through some of the previous posts written by some people who seemed to have the most vociferous opposition to the original idea, and believe me, the standard of writing does not suggest that these people are experts. The chances of someone writing a "copy ready" story are remote and it only those who DO earn their living from writing who are likely to meet that criteria. The whole idea of the request was surely to get a "biker's" story, someone who goes off on their travels because they want the experience and love what they're doing. If they want a perfectly written story they'll send one of their staff on a trip with the main purpose of writing about it.

My main opposition to those who replied in a negative manner is simple: some appear to think that just because they go on a trip it makes them experts in their field and this in turn means they should be paid handsomely in return. Put it this way, if you go to your Mum's house and she asks you to change a plug are you going to tell her afterwards that you want £50 for doing it coz that's what a REAL electrician would want for his call out charge and time spent?? Mind you, with some people here I wouldn't be surprised if they did!!!

Chris

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