Sports Writing Business

Sports Writing Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Do you have a passion for sports and a knack for storytelling? Starting a sports writing business might be your perfect pitch. This venture involves crafting compelling sports content, from game recaps and player profiles to opinion pieces and analysis.

To get started, you'll need a strong understanding of various sports, a clear writing style, and a keen eye for detail. Building a portfolio by writing for free initially may help attract paying clients down the line. Networking with athletes, coaches, and PR professionals can also open doors for exclusive stories.

Monetizing your passion is feasible through freelancing, launching a sports blog, or even writing for established sports websites. While this path requires dedication and sometimes long hours covering events, the chance to turn your love for sports into a viable business is within reach for those willing to put in the effort.

In this list, you'll find real-world sports writing business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a sports writing business that makes money.

1. Content-Whale Private Limited ($750K/year)

Vaibhav Kishnani, an engineer turned writer, came up with the idea for Content-Whale after noticing the unprofessional conduct in the Indian content market. With just Rs. 2,500 ($35) in capital, he started the content agency which now generates a revenue turnover of Rs. 4 crores ($514,000) and serves clients like Quikr and The Boston Consulting Group.

How much money it makes: $750K/year
How much did it cost to start: $35
How many people on the team: 30

How We Started A $514K/Year Content Curation Agency With Just $35 [From India]

Content-Whale, a content curation agency, has achieved a Rs. 4 crore ($514k/year) turnover 4-5 years after being started with just Rs. 2500 ($35), and has a pool of more than 500 writers, aiming to become a market leader in the global content market.

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