What Does Bleacher Report Give Me?

The word is out, Bleacher Report is on the rise. What does Bleacher Report give to you? Salaar Shamsi pops the question.

by Salaar Shamsi (Senior Writer)

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May 06, 2008

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40-odd articles ago, I was merely a member of an open source sports network known as Bleacher Report. Now, I am one of the more popular writers on the network, at least in the World Football Community. (I'd like to think I am.)

It raises the question, what does Bleacher Report give me?

For me, it provides an opportunity to exercise my opinion freely, without any trouble or humiliation. It gives me the ability to stay linked with sports, even outside of the office.

I've worked my way up the ladder to the very top here on Bleacher Report, and I thoroughly enjoy contributing to the network.

The dream of four lifelong friends has become a reality for the thousands of writers and editors around the world who call Bleacher Report their home. Here, they can enjoy their work, and be appreciated for it.

I don't get paid for contributing to the site (wouldn't mind a cheque now and then), but who does? I still enjoy contributing to the network regardless.

I would like to urge my fellow writers to continue writing in a good spirit. Remember to never degrade anyone for voicing his or her opinion. Free expression is the very purpose of an open source network.

Let's hand it to the lads who came up with this idea.

For the new writers, I suggest you go through a couple of articles by certain top writers to figure out how it all works before contributing.

Eric Blasco, Andrew McNair, Sean Crowe, Andrew Kneeland, Ryan Alberti, and John Fennelly are just some examples of our Top Writers.

Lastly, I would like to pop the question to you. What does Bleacher Report give you?

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reply to comment by Andrew
2 months ago

Thanks for the mention Salaar. It gives me the chance to write about what I love as well as a chance to improve my writing which I do think has come on leaps and bounds.

For those looking for a career in a media profession, it also lets you cut your teeth at answering critics.

Simply put though, it's a place where people who love a sport come together to discuss the major incidents, learn from others and put your views across in the form of a written article.

As I said in a recent article, I salute all of you willing to put your opinions down on paper so to speak and show the world on Bleacher Report.

Well done everybody!
reply to comment by S
2 months ago

Well I wrote an article this morning and now it`s gone somehow.
Right now Bleacher is giving me a headache as I did not make a backup copy.
Headache.
reply to comment by Salomon
2 months ago

S - you're NOT the only one. I wrote an article this morning TOO and its not there anymore.. So your right, at the moment, its nothing but a headache....

Good Idea for an article though Salaar. I feel as though I have improved my writing skills a lot since i joined. Most of you can stand witness to that...
1. by Ryan
  from 2 months ago
  
  To Salomon and S:
  
  My apologies for the technical difficulties, guys. Were the articles published and then deleted...or were they lost in the publishing process? If you continue to have problems, please let me know at ralberti@bleacherreport.com.
  
  To Salaar:
  
  Apparently Bleacher Report gives me some (questionably deserved) name recognition. Thanks for the mention. Anytime I can get in the same sentence with Andrew McNair, it's an honor. Or an honour, depending on which side of the Pond you happen to hail from.
reply to comment by Salaar
2 months ago

Well Ryan,as far as I'm concerned..every bit of the recognition you have achieved is deserved not by any means is it controversial or questionable..
1. by Ryan
  from 2 months ago
  
  Aw shucks.
reply to comment by Miah
2 months ago

great article Salaar, keep up with the good work!
cheers to BR!
:)
reply to comment by Joe
2 months ago

BR gives me a chance to hone my skills before hopefully going into a sports writing career.
reply to comment by Ken
2 months ago

Well, its given me a more passionate hockey drive, I changed my major to sports journalism from Political Science, i changed my entire future goals because of this site. I've been taken on as the Anaheim Ducks Community Leader, An Editing Intern position and I am in the top 50 hockey writers. I feel like people care about what i have to say here. This is only the stepping stone for me to ending up writing sports for the LA Times, and I'm loving every minute! I am so grateful for this site.
1. by Salomon
  from 2 months ago
  
  Changed your entire future goals because of this site ?? -- Thats real commitment for real. Good on you bro..
reply to comment by Bruce
2 months ago

A: Exposure

I wish there was a resource for actors (like myself) like bleacher report is for writers.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and where else can you write a good article with almost a guarantee of high exposure. It's an outlet, source, community etc.

Some of the writers here have had their content featured on larger sites, been interviewed on espn radio and more. Try getting that by posting to your blog, or any other sports site.
reply to comment by Andrew
about 1 month ago

Sorry I haven't come across this article until now, but thanks for the mention Salaar! I appreciate it!