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A sportswriter’s true test: Getting out of your comfort zone
I don’t believe in turning down a good opportunity to write. You shouldn’t either. That philosophy is part of the reason why, after my NASCAR writing career began at Bleacher Report in June 2008, I’ve...
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Hard work, paying dues can pay off for aspiring writers
Hardly anyone likes working for free, but most of us aspiring sportswriters have to take on countless unpaid assignments before we earn a dime. The journey to paid work is long and may seem thankless...
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Building confidence and losing weasel words in the B/R Sportswriting Internship
The Bleacher Report Sportswriting Internship has undeniably enhanced my skills as a writer. The stand-out trait that I have learned from the internship so far is that you have to be confident in your...
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Secrets of the writing game: Have fun, work hard, grab opportunities
In the time I’ve been writing for Bleacher Report, I have never considered writing a chore. I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time, both in the Sports Media Internship and with the Breaking News Team....
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The one thing that can turn your talent into success as a writer
The phrase “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work” is often related to sports. It also applies to sportswriting, and it’s one I live by. My Sports Media Internship with Bleacher Report has...
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Getting the little things right can lead to big things
When they said, “You’ll be challenged” prior to the start of the Bleacher Report Sports Media Internship, I took it with a grain of salt. Writing always came fairly easy to me. As it turns out, I’ve...
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From ranting to writing: Being bold but well-informed is key
I’m relatively new to the sportswriting game, even though it’s something I have always been passionate about. The B/R Sports Media Internship has given me the opportunity to take my writing to the next...
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Be a better writer: Read everything, including comments
I’m sure you have heard that in order to become a good writer, you must be a good reader. I spend most of my days reading sports stories from all over, but I don’t restrict my reading to only sports. I...
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If they’re commenting, you’re doing something right
If there is one thing I’ve learned so far from the B/R Sports Media Internship, it’s that sportswriting takes a thick skin. There are lots of topics in this world that can elicit thought-provoking,...
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How to approach perfection: Proofread, then do it again
There’s a fine line between confidence and stubbornness in the field of writing. I want to believe everything I produce is top-of-the-line writing, but I also know that my first draft of a piece will...
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Ambition takes you out of your comfort zone, into opportunity
One thing the Bleacher Report Sports Media Internship has taught me about the journalism field is the importance of being ambitious. I came into the internship with a comfort zone that included writing...
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Lesson learned: More words are so totally definitely not better
Upon joining the Bleacher Report Sports Media Internship, I had little experience in the sportswriting world. Sure, I wrote for my school paper, but nothing like what Bleacher Report has required of...
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The writer’s challenge: How to balance depth with concision
In my early weeks in the Bleacher Report Sports Media Intern Program, I found many of my articles were either underdeveloped or far too lengthy, and my audience was sure to let me know. The...
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Market yourself and be ready to grab any opportunities
I never planned on being a full-time sportswriter. If I had, I probably wouldn’t have spent four years working to earn a degree in marketing. But if it weren’t for my background in marketing, I might...
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