How to write (about the Olympics) like a sportswriter
Trying to tie your copy into the London Games? A Sports Illustrated reporter offers tips. Plus, a writer opens for a musical act, a scribe (who’s not named Gore Vidal) is remembered, an idea for English teachers, and more.
The power and glory of sportswriting. No matter where you work or what topics you cover, there’s a chance you’re looking to write something that connects your company or client to the Olympics. It’s a subject with a short shelf life bathed in search engine optimization friendliness. With that in mind, it’s worth reading this piece from a former Sports Illustrated writer on how to write about sports. He provides a dissection of the challenges (you’re writing about something where the end is known) and what makes it fun (it’s real, live drama; truth is more exciting than fiction). Read the story here.
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