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Sports Writing 101 | The Inverted Pyramid, Writing Headlines & The Basics

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About Sports Writing 101 | The Inverted Pyramid, Writing Headlines & The Basics

Introduction

Introduction to the inverted pyramid

How to use the inverted pyramid?

Critical analysis - How will does this article apply the theory?

How to write attractive headlines?

How to find great images? - Part 1

How to find great images? - Part 2

How to find & use quotes?

Understanding the mechanics of quoting

Conclusion & Key takeaways

What You Will Learn?

  • If you love sports and are looking to get paid for your passion, this course is for you!.
  • Nikki is an Editor and Senior Sports Writer at La Liga News UK and freelance sports writer for It's Round & It's White. She'll teach you the key elements that make up any sports article..
  • In this class you'll learn:.
  • This course is the first in a series on "How to become a sports writer"..
  • The series is for people who are looking to get into sports writing, whether you are passionate about sports and want to get paid for your passion as a full-time career or as part of your freelance side hustle..
  • You'll be completing a critical analysis of a sports article in the project of this course, before moving on to writing your own articles in the next courses in the series..
  • Ready to move on to Sports Writing 102? The next course is all about how to write match reports. Hope to see you there later on!.