NickyL0885
11-17-2012, 01:01 AM
This technically can go in the forum about computers, but it also fits here. I also apologize in advance if this reads like crap I have written before.
So, does anyone remember when I talked about moving to Florida, wanting to do something in sports? Well, I haven't moved yet b/c not long after that post, I got a g/f, who has since dumped me back in July. But I fractured my shoulder in April, and may need surgery next month, hence why I am still in NY. Now, a few weeks back, I was sitting with family, depressed. I mentioned how sports is my passion and how I like to write. It got me thinking recently.
I want to make a website. A sports website, perhaps about Baseball, since it's my favorite sport. But I have no clue on how to make a site, or anything. I know there are sites, such as InTuit, out there that help you, but I don't know if they're legit. I would want something in the vain of Bleacher Report or Fox Sports, with lots of context, but also with honest writing, interviews, etc. I have tried blogging in the past, but it's too much for 1 man to write about a whole sport. Writing about my favorite teams is tough b/c so many of those blogs exist. Sure, many sites about baseball exist too, but I like the idea of being able to write about free agents, off-season previews, match ups, award winners, prospects and everything else.
I know some will suggest writing classes. But most successful blogs I read are written by people who didn't go to school for writing. I love MetsBlog, but you find tons of writing errors on that site.
I still work at CVS, and still hope to find a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy job soon. But a website dedicated to baseball would be my dream, and passion. When I did that baseball blog a few years back, I got interviews with guys who write for teams in their respective newspapers. I emailed them questions, said who I was, and they responded back. In time, I would like to get credentials to interview players and do reports from parks/stadiums. I am aware that I would need other writers. So, if anyone here would like to help, I'd appreciate it. My idea is to have 1 or 2 writers write about each division. Maybe, over time, have 1 writer for each team. I would want year round coverage and content. Most blogs I read slow down in the off-season, and most websites write the same crap over and over. So, in that respect, I want to offer stuff people won't get any place else.
I honestly feel I will regret it if I never do what I love, which is sports. I know people create sites each day, thinking they will be the next big thing. I know it takes work to garner traffic and advertising. But I know it can be done. Research needs to be done. Over time, I wouldn't be against expanding to other sports. But for now, Baseball is where I want to start. Laugh at me if you wish, but I am serious about this. Besides, so many people on here are from different places, getting word out wouldn't be too hard. If we all lived in NY/NJ, then yeah, it would be a bit difficult.
So, does anyone have any idea what I need to do as far as going about this? Anyone willing to write about certain teams/divisions? Content advice? Any other advice related to what I just wrote?
So, does anyone remember when I talked about moving to Florida, wanting to do something in sports? Well, I haven't moved yet b/c not long after that post, I got a g/f, who has since dumped me back in July. But I fractured my shoulder in April, and may need surgery next month, hence why I am still in NY. Now, a few weeks back, I was sitting with family, depressed. I mentioned how sports is my passion and how I like to write. It got me thinking recently.
I want to make a website. A sports website, perhaps about Baseball, since it's my favorite sport. But I have no clue on how to make a site, or anything. I know there are sites, such as InTuit, out there that help you, but I don't know if they're legit. I would want something in the vain of Bleacher Report or Fox Sports, with lots of context, but also with honest writing, interviews, etc. I have tried blogging in the past, but it's too much for 1 man to write about a whole sport. Writing about my favorite teams is tough b/c so many of those blogs exist. Sure, many sites about baseball exist too, but I like the idea of being able to write about free agents, off-season previews, match ups, award winners, prospects and everything else.
I know some will suggest writing classes. But most successful blogs I read are written by people who didn't go to school for writing. I love MetsBlog, but you find tons of writing errors on that site.
I still work at CVS, and still hope to find a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy job soon. But a website dedicated to baseball would be my dream, and passion. When I did that baseball blog a few years back, I got interviews with guys who write for teams in their respective newspapers. I emailed them questions, said who I was, and they responded back. In time, I would like to get credentials to interview players and do reports from parks/stadiums. I am aware that I would need other writers. So, if anyone here would like to help, I'd appreciate it. My idea is to have 1 or 2 writers write about each division. Maybe, over time, have 1 writer for each team. I would want year round coverage and content. Most blogs I read slow down in the off-season, and most websites write the same crap over and over. So, in that respect, I want to offer stuff people won't get any place else.
I honestly feel I will regret it if I never do what I love, which is sports. I know people create sites each day, thinking they will be the next big thing. I know it takes work to garner traffic and advertising. But I know it can be done. Research needs to be done. Over time, I wouldn't be against expanding to other sports. But for now, Baseball is where I want to start. Laugh at me if you wish, but I am serious about this. Besides, so many people on here are from different places, getting word out wouldn't be too hard. If we all lived in NY/NJ, then yeah, it would be a bit difficult.
So, does anyone have any idea what I need to do as far as going about this? Anyone willing to write about certain teams/divisions? Content advice? Any other advice related to what I just wrote?