Looking for Smashboards Writers

[AlphaZealot]

The recently rolled out front page news portal is in need of writers! The news portal is viewed by thousands of people every single day and offers the chance to show off different aspects of the community, talk about controversial subjects, tournaments, livestreams, news, the different Smash games, etc. There is so much content out there that Smashboards needs writers! This is a great chance to help both the site and gain exposure for your craft or for specific subjects that may interest you.

We are looking for people to join the writing team and who may be interested in covering any of the following content:

• Smash 64 Writer
• Smash Melee Writer
• Smash Brawl Writer
• Project M Writer
• Smash Wii U & 3DS Writer
• Tournament Coverage Writer (any game) - results and listings oriented
• Smash news (any game)
• Nintendo news (any game)

This is currently an unpaid position but does offer a great opportunity to polish your craft, make a name for yourself in the eSports world, and add to your personal resume. We'll also be establishing a widget to highlight writers Twitter accounts, among other promotional opportunities. If you are at all interested in helping grow the news portal, Smashboards, and to have the opportunity to write to a large audience about things you care about, start a personal conversation with @ AlphaZealot with the title "Smashboards Writer". Please list any experience you may have, what your field of interest is, and any other reasons to be considered for the position.

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[lordvaati]

Sounds kinda cool.

I was actually planning on looking into writings for sites like WhatCulture and the like, and I do need to get back to industry discussion on Extra Credits' website, but considering I'm planning a weekly Smash series of tournaments in my area I guess I can try looking into contributing whenever I wanna blow off steam.

Just be warned, I am still a little green in some areas of Smash's history, so much studies to do, yes.....

 

[PlayerOneTyler]

Just applied on a whim. I really need some writing experience on my resume! We'll see what happens.

 

[DaDavid]

Sounds like a great opportunity for any fan of writing and Smash. Even if I'm not among the chosen, it'll be cool to see more news popping up here.

 

[Domo-dono]

When I saw the words 'news portal' and 'writers', I immediately assumed software engineers, which got me excited. "Maybe I can help", I thought. And then....I read further and saw it was for journalists and I still felt good about it.

Even though I am no writer, I think this is REALLY good for the community and an amazing opportunity for a degree seeking writer who loves video games (smash in particular).

 

[Mega Bidoof]

I just applied for a Nintendo News writer. I really hope I can help.

 

[-VictoriaJustice-]

I have some experience in writing. I applied for the SSBU/3DS position. I really want to help out this site with all that I possibly can!

 

[Protom]

Applied! I want to help out (though I don't have much news reporting experience).

 

[RedGamer]

@Wobbles for melee writer!!!

 

[TewnLeenk]

I applied too, I'd love to help and write about the company and games I love.

 

[Mario & Sonic Guy]

@ Venus of the Desert Bloom does do the week in reviews for the Smash 4 forums. Perhaps this is something that could interest him.

 

[KuroganeHammer]

Likewise @ WindMajor was a SS tier writer and should also apply

 

[WindMajor]

@ KuroganeHammer Thanks but no thanks. I'm a video guy, not a journalist. I'm sure that there are more qualified people out there that can use this position more than I can.

 

[solitonmedic]

I would totally write for the site! Been a member since '08!

 

[Venus of the Desert Bloom]

I'm interested. I'll apply for it

 

[nessokman]

I'm certainly interested in smash 3DS and Nintendo, I'll try it, but I doubt I'll get anything.

 

[Zhadgon]

Well I would love to write for SmashBoards, but my english and grammar still need some polish, I did wrote and put news for a specific blog of video games and would love to write again so maybe I should apply?
.n_n.

 

[BladerDaBrawler]

This sounds really cool! I'd like to do it, but I'm not really qualified. But that hasn't stopped me before, and it won't stop me now!

 

[Thirdkoopa]

Applied.

 

[Sqa$]

Applied as well.

 

[Ryan.]

Good luck to everyone who applies!

 

[DrizzyDrew]

Just applied, love this opportunity. SMMMMMASHHHHH!!

 

[DeLux]

I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE

 

[Vinylic.]

I'm thinking about joining in, but I'm also not entirely sure.

 

[LOGIA666]

Oh god, I love writing and I'm terrific at forming sentences. My only hiccup is that I only know a handful of Smash knowledge, but Smash 4 news sounds like it would be something I'm viable for.

 

[MewtwoMaster2002]

I'm considering it, but there are some things I'm unsure about...

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

Definitely love to have a hand in presenting news stories to the Smashboards community. Will definitely get back to you for that one.

 

[jayeldeee]

Man, I wish I was good enough for this. I'm excited to see all the new writers!

 

[See Biscuit]

Applied and anxious!!

 

[TheQuasiZillionaire]

I consider myself a not-bad-at-all writer, but my knowledge of Smash is relatively underdeveloped. I only got more serious about it a few weeks ago, and the my Smash history literally is all from the documentary (which was awesome, by the way) and YouTube. Maybe sometime in the future!