commercial blogs and other commercial writing

**"* F* M* <m*@sympatico.ca>**

I've been reading everyone's comments on this subject with interest. The 
discussion touches on another question that I've been trying to resolve.

I often see garden products, garden centres, gardening services, etc., that 
REALLY need help with their communications. And I know I could help them 
(for a fee, of course).

BUT I wonder, if I do writing projects for commercial interests like these, 
would this be seen as a conflict of interest for me as an independent garden 
writer? Would it jeopardize my credibility as a feature writer or columnist, 
say?

As a garden journalist, I feel I probably shouldn't also work for gardening 
businesses. On the other hand, it's pretty hard to make a living as an 
independent!

Am I splitting hairs here? Being too precious about ethics? I'd really like 
to hear others' opinions. (Do be kind, tho. A tough winter and tough economy 
have left me feeling kinda tender, like some of my poor perennials.)

Mary Fran

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