Brian Lindholm ⋅ Potomac, MD URS ⋅ 16 years experience

Writing a blog needs to come from people who really get the ideas youu're trying to communicate. If it is written by some outsourced vendor or someone who is merely parroting thoughts of others, the blog will most likely have little to no credibility with your target audience. I suggest you identify someone who really gets the subject matter (maybe you) and leverage a talented writer to only edit and help to tease ideas out.

Getting outside help isn't a bad thing, but turning ownership over is not a good thing.

Darlene Casstevens ⋅ Oxford, NC Liberty University ⋅ 13 years experience

I feel that you need to write your own blog. I'm not technically-savvy but I created my own blog. I used www.wordpress.com

Graham Odenyo ⋅ Lithonia, GA Strategic Alliances / Affordable Mobile ⋅ 7 years experience

Hi Dali,

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Jennifer Berglund ⋅ Minneapolis, MN General Mills ⋅ 11 years experience

Hi Dali -- I'm not sure if you're still looking for help here or if you've had any luck with your blog, but below are some ideas that you might try:
1. Search online to see bloggers or writers in the culinary space who you admire or like their style -- they may be interested in partnering with you or writing content on the side.
2. Hiring a student might be fine as long as they have expertise in the space or can bring some sort of value.
3. You could also look for a recent graduate in the culinary space who is trying to make a name for themselves.

Finally, as many mentioned above, it is important that a blog has your personal point of view. Even if you are partnering with others on content, it could be helpful if you write some of the content as well. Good luck with your efforts!

Best regards,
Jennifer

Nicholas Haffter Von Heide ⋅ Copperas Cove, TX U.S. Army, Specialist ⋅ 4 years served

oDesk.com

Benny Vb ⋅ Venice, CA ⋅ 7 years experience

You can easily get someone to write posts for you for $2 an hour.

And they are good quality unique articles.

This will give you time to focus on marketing

If you want to know the resource let me know

Summer Whitford ⋅ Washington, DC ⋅ 20 years experience

Dear Dali,

All of the thoughts expressed by others have some merit, however, I think most would be very surprised to find out how many blogs are actually ghost written. Not everyone has the time or skills to write a blog, especially if it's part of an integrated marketing program for their business.

If you would like to discuss your needs with me in more detail, please let me know and I can get you the help you need.

Best wishes,

The Food and Wine Diva

Christopher Ahlberg ⋅ Holtsville, NY Recorded Future, Inc. ⋅ 15 years experience

Here I'm going to be controversial perhaps: you don't want anyone else writing your blog. Do it yourself. I can read from 10,000 miles when a blog is written by some PR agency... always crappy.

Now writing is not for everyone, but then find other ways to communicate.

But :) - I betcha you could do it pretty well!

Dali Rivera ⋅ Abingdon, MD U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant ⋅ 10 years served

Thank you to all of you for replying. You all have great suggestions and comments. Seth, I am sorry I just saw your message. Everyone, have a great week!

Dali

Chad Otto ⋅ Denver, CO Liberty Mutual ⋅ 20 years experience

Another possibility is Gail Kirkreggard (URL no longer available). Gail has a lot of experience writing blogs, newsletters, press releases, and brochures.

James Mingey ⋅ Oregon City, OR U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 2 years served

Check out want2grow.com and/or other services like them. They can help you define youy web communication goals

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco, CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

A few ideas. Please let me know what you think, and please post any follow-up questions or comments.

1. Define the purpose and mission of the blog? What is the ultimate goal?

2. Write a job description for the blog. Post the job to job boards such as craigslist.

3. Potentially hire a writer. Many writers advertise their services on the Services section of craigslist.

see:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/search/wet?query=blog&srchType=A

3. Might a business plan be helpful?
see:
http://www.score.org/topics/veteran_guards_reservists

-Tom Cal

Seth Mansur ⋅ Grafton, MA Intelligen.Energy ⋅ 8 years experience

Hi Dali,
I consult for a company called Search Control, where blog writing is one of several online content areas that we can cover for you. Please email me with your availability for a phone call on Monday, December 5. My email is: info@sethmansur.com

Thank you for your question.