Get Your Sports Reporter Career Started on the Internet
After several decades as a sports fan and avid reader of the sports pages, somewhere it dawned on me that some of the best stories and writing I've ever seen have been sports related articles. The most talented sports reporters have the storytelling ability to lift the game, the players and us to another level.
For the most part, we live in a world where there are no clear cut winners or losers, no clear outcomes, and sadly few heroes who hold up under scrutiny. Many times, it's tough to draw out life lessons in our world of grays and blurred lines.
But with sports, our sports reporters are able to identify winners and losers on a nightly basis. Strategies are immediately judged and lessons learned. Sports are often the source and proving ground for cliches. All of which make for colorful stories and articles from our Sports Reporters.
For all of us ex-jocks who never made it to the pros, our best shot may now be that as an internet based sports reporter. The Internet is opening up incredible opportunities for wannabe sports reporters and journalists.
Through the power of blogs and the internet, with fair and accurate reporting and commentary, you can begin your writing career today and over time develop a devoted audience.
Imagine being invited to cover your favorite teams' news conference. Or imagine, your team's coach or GM answering your email queries with great material for your readers to enjoy. Sports bloggers are doing just this. Learn about blogging. Sharpen your writing skills. Pick a topic, sport, or team that you are a passionate fan or follower. And, start your reporting career.
The internet has also come a long in terms of usability but for most people there's still too much of a technical barrier. Check out Site Build It and it will give you everything you need to launch a profitable website via a fill-in-the-blank approach.
Okay, so Site Build It will give you the website. You've already got the passion for Sports. Now, refine your writing skills and begin to develop your style. Check out some of these resources below.
Go ahead, it's up to you to start your new career as an Internet Sports Reporter!
Sports Writing Articles and Links:
He Clicks, He Scores! How to Use the Internet to Break Into Sports Writing
Mitch Albom on Improving Your Sports Writing
Create Your Blog Now. Free blogging with an easy to use interface.
Sports Writing related Books
Sports Writing: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)
Associated Press Sports Writing Handbook (Paperback)
Sports Style Guide & Reference Manual The Complete Reference for Sports Editors, Writers, and Broadcasters (Paperback)
The Best American Sports Writing of the Century (Paperback)
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