Nathan 
There’s a lot of ways to make money writing about sports. There’s also no shortage of websites and/or blogs that pay people to create sports and sports related articles. One of those sites is FanSided.
FanSided offers writers the chance to make money writing about sports. If you’re a sports fanatic, then you might want to learn more about writing for FanSided.
So, what do you need to know about the site? You’ll want to know what it is, the current openings, what you’ll be writing about (if taken on as a writer) and what the pay is like. Go ahead and read on to learn more about all of that.
A Little About Fansided
If you’re not familiar with the name FanSided, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one of its sites. The company runs a network of sports-related websites. They also have entertainment and lifestyle sites, but the majority of sites are sports sites. These sites relate to:
- The NBA
- MMA
- NHL
- MLB
- Soccer
- Racing
- And more
Those who create content for those sites are called contributors, who are classed as independent contractors. In other words, they’re freelance writers who create articles on an array of topics related to various sports, entertainment and/or lifestyle niche.
What You’ll Be Writing About
As previously mentioned, FanSided has a network of websites in the sports niche, entertainment niche, and the lifestyle niche. What you’ll be writing about all depends on the opening you go for.
Writing Opportunities Currently Available
At the time of this writing (12/26/22) there are over 20 opportunities available. Bear in mind that FanSided updates their openings on a regular basis. If you don’t see something that catches your eye now, you may see something tomorrow. In other words, check FanSided frequently because you bever know when a writing opportunity that appeals to you will pop up.
The Pay: It’s Based On Performance
The pay for the writing opportunities available really isn’t discussed. One thing that is mentioned is that writers are compensated based on how well their articles perform. I assume that the better your articles perform, the more money you can potentially make.
I do have bad news though; There are lots of reviews out there that mention the pay is on the low side. I came across one review that said they are paid pennies. But there are reviews out there that mentioned they have earned an average of $200 per month writing for FanSided. I checked out reviews on the following sites:
- Indeed
- Glassdoor
All you have to do is head over to Indeed and/or Glassdoor. Do a search for FanSided. From there you’ll find reviews, and in many of the reviews pay is mentioned.
How To Apply & How To Learn More
Here is a link: FANSIDED OPENINGS
By clicking on the above link you’ll be taken to a page with all of the current openings for writers. You can either apply for the openings that interest you the most, or you can just browse the listings and click on the relevant links to learn more about the opening.
The Good & Not So Good
The Pros
Writing Openings: One of the best things about FanSided is the number of writing opportunities available. As previously mentioned, there are dozens of openings.
The Cons
The Pay: Unfortunately, FanSided appears to pay based on how well articles perform. I think it’d be better if they paid a flat rate. But lots of other sites pay in a similar fashion, and many writers actually prefer to be paid based on article performance.
Proposals: Another con (in my opinion) is you have to send proposals. On the openings page, almost every single opening requires you to send a proposal. I think this is a con because to me that sounds like you might only be able to write a one-off article for them or it may be a handful of articles. I think it’d be better if FanSided was looking for long-term writers, or at least clearly stated they are looking to bring aboard long-term writers.
Final Thoughts: Give FanSided A Try
FanSided is a legit company. If you’re a sports fan, then you’d probably love writing for one of their sites. If you love the lifestyle and/or entertainment niche, then you’ll likely enjoy writing articles for FanSided too.
I say go ahead and give FanSided a try. Who knows, it may open up a few doors for you, or at the very least help you earn a bit of cash. Good luck if you decide to apply for any of the openings FanSided currently has available.
Note: If you’re searching for other writing gigs, then check out the following link: 3 COMPANIES LOOKING FOR REMOTE WRITERS
