http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:56:25 -0500 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/8/1/.html FAQ's: Q. What kind of stories can I write? A. We're looking for smart writers who can offer a different take on some widely reported stories or write entertaining accounts of some lesser-known events in the world of sports. We love articles that demonstrate an author's humor, personality and knowledge. While we have a variety of great stories we need written right now, we also love to hear about story ideas from you. Writers are encouraged to pitch their own ideas to our editors and write about whatever it is they want to write… as long as it's about sports. "Atomic Sports Media.com allows aspiring sportswriters like myself the freedom to write about any topic they want," said Josh Binstock, a frequent contributor to Atomic Sports Media.com. "By doing my own editing and research on a variety of sports topics, I have seen my writing improve with each article." In addition to our usual array of feature stories, Atomic Sports Media.com also has opportunities for bloggers and columnists to write about virtually every sport from football to hockey to cricket. If you want to write about it, we want to read it. While we can't guarantee everything you write will be published, our editors are here to work with you and help you sharpen your skills as a sports writer. From there, the sky is the limit! Q. Will I get paid for my work? A. While Atomic Sports Media.com does not pay writers directly for their articles, there are several ways writer can potentially earn income for their work. First, our articles are seen by hundreds of publishers across the country and, if one of your stories is picked up by another publication, you'll earn a paycheck for your work. Secondly, Atomic Sports Media.com regularly runs contest for its writers, rewarding the best work with prizes, the better your writing, the better your chances of winning. Finally, and most importantly, Atomic Sports Media.com provides you with the publication and publicity you'll need to land the internship or job you've been looking for without the stress and effort of freelancing or sending out resumes. If you can write, we'll publish it and you can add it to your resume. And no matter how great your credentials may be, what employers really want to see is clips - your skills in action - and Atomic Sports Media.com is the perfect way to flaunt your talents to thousands of readers around the country. "I had been looking for something to add to my resume for awhile," said Sara Normand, a sophomore at Ohio University who has contributed more than a dozen great articles to the site. "At first I was somewhat skeptical that this website wasn't the real deal.  However, this has been one of the best opportunities to get my name out there." Q. What kind of feedback will I get on my articles? A. Atomic Sports Media.com' editors are always available to answer questions about stories or offer feedback on your work. You'll also have access to dozens of other college-age writers that are willing to offer tips, advice and experience. And finally, you'll have hundreds of readers enjoying your articles every day. They'll be able to offer instant criticism or complements right on the Web site. Q. When do I write my articles? A. That's the beauty of Atomic Sports Media.com. We understand that students are busy with homework, studying and enjoying college life. And if you're like us, you probably need a few hours every day to watch sports. So we let you decide how much you want to write. "I was busy with school, interning and working part time," said David Hale, a graduate student at Syracuse University. "I really wanted to build my clip file though, and Atomic Sports Media.com gave me the chance to write on my schedule." That said, Atomic Sports Media.com is a professional sports Web site and when you tell us you'll write an article for it, we'll be expecting it. We're happy to work with you to set deadlines that fit your busy schedule, but just like any news organization, we're relying on our writers to follow through on their commitments to us. Q. How has Atomic Sports Media.com helped other writers find success? A. As we said, we've already helped dozens of talented writers from all over the country get published. Writers gain experience writing in this low-pressure environment that can have a great impact on what they do in school and beyond. Moreover, it gives writers a chance to show off their material and add clips to their resume. Several of our writers have already found jobs and internships based in part on the experience they gained working with us! "Getting into sports journalism is very tough and the only way to get into it is experience -- especially sports experience," said Luke Graham, a writer from the University of Colorado. "Atomic Sports Media.com offered me the opportunity to get some experience, get published and write about sports." Luke, like many of our writers, has used his experience with Atomic Sports Media.com to write about topics he enjoys, improve his writing, and showcase his skills for potential employers. He even credits Atomic Sports Media.com with helping him land a summer internship. no@email.com (The Editor) Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600