Do you have a passion for writing? There are ways you can turn your hobby into an extra income. Not all paid writers are published authors with award-winning books sold across the globe.

Don’t be disheartened if you can’t see yourself churning out page after page of a gripping crime novel or romance that tugs at the reader’s heartstrings. There’s a more straightforward way. Modern writers don’t work on paper or typewriters. They do their best work on home computers or laptops while drinking coffee in the park.

Visit any successful website, from e-commerce to an online sports betting app that ranks on the first page of relevant Google searches, and you’ll notice they have one thing in common – written content. Even if you don’t read the copy, it’s still essential to the site owners as it helps them stand out from the crowd. Getting on the first page of Google is a must these days for all businesses.

Where does this copy come from? Writers and sports fans, just like you. In this article, we call on the experiences of professional sports betting content writer who explains how you can create a second income from your love of writing and sports or how you can, with hard work and dedication, clear your desk at the 9-5 job and become a full-time sports writer.

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Find your niche

What do you love doing? What could you spend hours writing about without losing interest? Is it sports, gardening, technology, movies, fashion? Do you know more about your chosen subject than most? That’s your niche, and that’s where you should begin.

As the tired old saying goes, you must think outside the box. For example, if you are an aspiring sports writer, it wouldn’t be wise to start writing about the English Premier League or the NFL. These are the most popular sports, and millions of writers already send out copy, from professional journalists to fan sites. Even if your dream is to work in the press box at Manchester City, don’t get ahead of yourself.

If you have aspirations of being a football writer, start with the lower leagues, such as Non-League in England, the Scottish Championship, or even a significant competition covered less by writers, such as the Belgium top flight. You are now working on something that isn’t already covered by every football fan with a Wi-Fi connection. That means your work will stand out from the crowd.

Let’s say you write a preview of Man City vs Man Utd. A potential reader types the fixture into Google and hits search. How many pages will they have to scroll through to find your article? Hundreds is the most likely answer unless you pay an SEO company to help.

Now let’s say the same potential reader types in KAA Gent vs Standard Liege preview. You now have a much better chance of your work being noticed. There’s also a better chance of a website paying you for your content. They’ve got Premier League writers in abundance, some talented authors. But what they might not have is a knowledgeable Belgian First League writer who understands the teams and games and is up to date with the form.

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Start small

The best advice for new writers is to start small. It doesn’t matter how talented you are or how engaging your content is. Don’t foolishly call up your boss and quit your job to become a full-time website content writer. Follow our advice, and the day you can leave your job will come, and it may not be years away.

Find smaller websites connected to your chosen niche and offer to write for free. If you are a football writer, send them previews, reviews, predictions, injury news, transfer gossip, anything you think readers who share your interests will want to see. If you are a capable writer with an exciting style and are offering your services for free, why wouldn’t the site give you a stage to showcase your talents?

After a few months, you’ll then have an impressive online portfolio of published articles. Use these to apply for paid work, either part-time or full-time. It’s better than a CV as it shows your skill and abilities to stick to deadlines.