If you're feeling like a fraud as a sports writer, remember:
Everyone you admire still questions their right to take up space
Your lived experience as a fan is legitimate expertise
The readers who keep coming back have already decided you're worth it
Keep going.
🚨 Last chance to vote for the Bleav in Fantasy Basketball Awards.
Voting closes soon, and we’re going live on YouTube Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 PM ET to reveal the winners.
Cast your vote now and join us live.
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Who was your NBA Fantasy Basketball MVP?
Rookie of the Year?
Waiver Wire Pick Up of the Year?
We’re announcing all of the winners on April 12.
But not before you cast your vote.
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Building a content universe means knowing your center.
Mine is intentional human connection. Everything orbits that.
What's yours?
I paused drinking alcohol this year.
Discovered adaptogen drinks instead.
It's about the ritual. Not the buzz.
Small changes matter for creators.
Substack Notes work when you treat them like conversations.
Not broadcasts. Not pitches.
Just real thoughts shared with people who care about the same things you do.
You don't have to master every platform.
You don't have to post everywhere.
You just need one place where you show up with intention and connect.
I don't have all the answers.
It's messy.
It's real.
It's me.
Substack in 2026 is still a rare opportunity.
Early adopters have an edge right now. But that window won't stay open forever.
Build while it matters.
Your core world is where people find you.
Your orbital territories keep it fresh.
Expansion expeditions let you explore.
You don't need more content.
You need better architecture.
I spent years chasing more content.
More posts. More platforms. More topics.
I was exhausted.
Now...
I do my best to improve the lives of my audience.
That's it...
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We’re beyond grateful. The Fantasy Footballers are legends, and to be finalists with them was surreal. Our show won the FSWA award, and we’re thrilled to share this with our incredible community. Thank you for BLEAV’ing in us this is your win too!
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@NBAGeeWhiz is back at it again!
We got ourselves a MEGA SHOW:
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Stay vigilant. Stay warm. Stay safe.
Share with intention → reach deepens.
Create with clarity → readers connect.
Stay consistent → everything compounds.
That’s one of the frameworks we’ll unpack together on Feb 3.
Join the movement 👇
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🚨 Sport Creators 🚨
Big news: I’m now an instructor on Maven.
I’m hosting a FREE Substack Notes lightning training
📅 Feb 3 | ⏰ 12 PM ET
RSVP = replay access (only way to get it).
Sign up 👇
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The writing gets easier when you stop trying to sound smart and start trying to be clear. Your readers don't need your vocabulary. They need your insight. Strip it down. Say it plain. Watch your engagement explode! 💯
Nuggets history lesson: 2023 changed everything. Jokić didn't just win a chip. He rewrote what dominance looks like. Triple doubles become art when you're orchestrating from the paint. Denver proved small market teams can own June. That altitude hits different when you're hoisting Larry O'Brien. 🏔️🏆
Some mornings, I wake up, and the anxiety hits before my feet touch the floor.
But then I remember:
I'm human.
I'm flawed.
I'm imperfect.
and that's ok...
I post on social when I win awards.
But most mornings, I wake up, and the anxiety hits before my feet can even touch the floor.
And then I remember:
I'm human.
I'm flawed.
I'm imperfect.
and that's ok...
Misconception: You gotta be an industry insider to make it. 🚫
False.
I'm not an NBA beat reporter. Never played pro ball. Just a fan who STUDIES the game obsessively.
Your obsession is your credential.
Stop waiting for someone to give you a press pass to share your knowledge.
Attention sports writers! ✍️
I want to see what you're working on!
All sports are welcome.
Drop your Substack below.
I'll check them out this afternoon!
Will also give you a follow!
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Sports Writers! 💡
Stop treating your newsletter like a chore.
Readers can FEEL when you're forcing it.
Write when inspiration hits, not because it's Thursday.
Quality beats schedule every single time.
Do you have your OWN newsletter?
Co-creation isn’t just a buzzword.
It’s the future of media. Inspired by @TonyReali I’m cooking up connection (formerly know as content) for my community. Not just FOR them, but WITH them. Substack, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for sports creators. Join us.👋
This might be the most comprehensive article I’ve ever written here on Substack.
It’s literally my personal playbook to 5K subscribers.
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📣Sports Creators: If you ever thought about taking Substack serious, this one’s for you. New Project im working on in 2026! Would mean a lot to me if you took time to check this out!
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Your newsletter doesn't need to be perfect.
It needs to be HONEST.
Readers connect with your struggles, not your highlight reel.
Write when you've got something real to say, not when the calendar tells you to.
Trust your gut.
Real talk for sports writers:
You write because that buzzer-beater moment lives in your chest.
You write because nobody else saw what you saw.
You write because the game gave you goosebumps.
That's the beauty. Never lose it. 💯
Sports creators burning out left and right. Are you actually taking care of yourself? Sleep matters. Hydration matters. Taking a day off won't kill your growth. Your best content comes when you're healthy. Protect your peace while you build your platform. Real talk. 🧘