Fantasy Sports Writers Association Newsletter
June 2006
~ Greetings FSWA Members ~
One of the stated goals for the FSWA is “to recognize the work of fantasy sports writers by means of annual awards for journalistic excellence.” To date, this organization has recognized over 20 fantasy sports writers throughout the industry. As a matter of fact, the nomination process for another round of awards will begin within the next several weeks. While we’re very proud of this achievement, the award process is only one of several stated goals for this organization.
This newsletter serves to promote another one of our goals. It states “the FSWA will act as a place to network aspiring writers with job openings throughout the industry. Companies and writers who are members of the FSWA will have access to a networking message board designed to allow writers to network with parent companies.” Over the last couple of months, we have begun in earnest to advertise writing opportunities for aspiring writers in an assortment of fantasy sports. To this end, I would also encourage everyone to take advantage of the FSWA forums for networking and writing opportunities. After being hacked by someone with nothing better to do, George Kerwood has done a great job of repairing the forums. They are back up and running, so jump in and make use of them.
Lastly, our mission statement affirms that “the FSWA will function as an advocate for fantasy writers' concerns… and will strive to promote and acknowledge the hard work and dedication shown by fantasy sports writers throughout the industry.” Quite simply, I believe that the FSWA must give fantasy sports writers the tools they need to succeed. In the coming weeks, we will begin the process of identifying what “tools” we can make available to our membership.
As part of the process we will be soliciting your input by means of a survey. While I have some definite ideas that I think will be very helpful, I would be remiss if I didn’t seek out ideas from our membership. As such, I would ask that if anyone has a suggestion, please forward it to my attention within the next week or so. When the survey is released, your involvement will be vital in identifying and prioritizing these ideas for implementation. I look forward to hearing from you with any suggestions.
Kirk Bouyelas
President
Fantasy Sports Writers Association
~ Job Openings ~
>> Writers wanted! Big Dawg Baseball is searching for six fantasy baseball
writers (one for each division) to write a weekly column from February 2007
through September 2007 on the fantasy happenings in their respective
division. Each writer will be paid $175. If you are interested, please send your qualifications and a sample of your writing to Chris McDonnell at chris@bigdawgbaseball.com.
>> The original drafting software, TheCoordinator.com is celebrated its 6th
anniversary by adding two new programmers and has partnered with a marketing
company to get word out to the masses. We are still looking to hire fantasy football freelance authors and we have a part time marketing position open. Please send resume
to greg@thecoordinator.com.
Also, we are currently running a special for fellow members of the Fantasy
Sports Writers Association. Click Here and save 38% off the regular price.
>> Sportsoutlaw is entering its 3rd year as a provider of quality fantasy football and NFL Draft information year around. Our site has experience significant growth since the beginning of this year and I would like to welcome our newest staff members, Jim Day (FSWA Member), Jeremy Miller, Zach Law, and Jeff Cadle. Our fantasy football forum, has also been redesigned this year to increase speed and ease of navigation.
We pride ourselves in providing quality fantasy football information at no charge to thousands of fantasy football fans every week. Our staff is led by two FSWA members, Michael Whitehead and Jim Day. Sportsoutlaw.com is always interesting in providing
an avenue for fantasy football – NFL writers, experience or inexperienced. Those interested can contact us via email, fantasytaz@hotmail.com, or visit our website,
Sports Outlaw.
>> Pro Fantasy Sports is in need of pro football writers for this upcoming football season. Please contact senior editor Mike Beacom about these openings at mikebeacom@profantasysports.com or call 877.381.5500 Ext 2.
~ Need a Writer? ~
>> My name is Aaron Sharp and I am seeking opportunities for freelance writing in the fantasy sports industry. I have played all of the major fantasy sports, and have played fantasy football for the last six years. I do have related sports writing experience which includes one year as an intern with the sports department for the Odessa American in Odessa, Texas. I also spent two years as a clerk for the sports department of the Dallas Morning News. If you have any openings for a fantasy sports writer, please contact me at ASharp@odsyhealth.com
