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Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« on: Mar 31st, 2003, 7:09pm » |
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Fellas,
This definitely merits its own thread. I am interested in beefing up our "Fantasy Articles" section. With ALL I am doing, fitting writing articles in is a toughie for me. Hell, the last piece I did dates back to November and I am still awaiting the also very busy Mike Anderson. However, if I receive some, I will keep the page updated. I would love to get a new guy in the fold. A few important notes, though, that involve what I want to accomplish with OUR "Fantasy Articles" section:
1. I will consider quality; I have seen some REAL GARBAGE go up elsewhere to the point that I cringed thinking that my pieces were up alongside them; so, I am going to implement quality-control, which may include both rejection and editing/proofreading (regarding the latter, see http://www.theenglishmaster.com/, my other, slightly revenue-generating internet venture, for my credentials, and also consider that helping that site generate more revenue, in effect, is the same as helping this site make money, by the way  );
2. For the sake of professionalism, I would like writers here to submit both a) a nicely-written and pertinent autobiography like the one I did for myself (see http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/fantasyarticles.htm) and b) a head-shot/wallet-sized picture to display like mine  ; that is what all the big sites do, and I just think it gives a MUCH more professional impression and feel, which draws people, especially more serious readers;
3. Though this would definitely not be a prerequisite, it would be cool if our writers could have a shtick/niche. Like, e.g., Mike Anderson's is (was) going to be "Dynasty League's"; I know another person has expressed an interest in writing articles on "Fantasy Leagues that use Individual Defensive Players"; if you could find a niche for yourself, I think it would be more impressive to our readership; that having been said, I never have, perhaps outside of my implicit harping on "Deep Keeper Leagues", and I will not restrict the freedom of my writers like that; this is just a critical suggestion;
4. Finally, obviously, at first, any contributions have to be done as a donation; I can't afford to pay myself, no less others; and, hell, I have done MORE THAN MY SHARE of freebies for sites (and actually gotten grief in return from one "revenue-generating" site, in particular, that I actually still do an occasional piece for  ).
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #1 on: Apr 1st, 2003, 2:36pm » |
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An important addendum to this...
The pecking order, so to speak, at least regarding order of display on the web page, will basically go first-come-first-serve. Translation: the first guy that gives me an article and signs up to be a "semi-regular" writer, i.e. producing at least three pieces a year, I suppose, will get that slot right across from mine that has been reserved for Mike Anderson (at least at the outset, just meaning that I may change the layout of that page someday). IN ANY EVENT, no matter what, that guy will remain first on the totem pole. SO, if you think this is something that you may be interested in, I would suggest signing on sooner rather than later. What the hell? Life waits for nobody! If it is something you have been considering, stop talking about it and just do it. That's what I did back in 1999 with Football Insider and continued to do so for eight months, eventually parlaying it into a full-time job. And, quite frankly speaking, I think our venture here at FantasyFootballer.com is MUCH more exciting than that one was because as we are in the very nascent stages of the development of this site, every contribution makes such a difference and the greater the (extent of the) contribution, the more it influences the evolution of the "personna" of the site; implication, an article obviously carries more weight than a post. Food for thought, guys! I look forward to the first guy that steps up to the plate. 
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #4 on: Apr 1st, 2003, 5:11pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2003, 3:36pm, Philly wrote:| Honestly, I'm not too concerned about where I fall on the page (next to you, at the bottom, alphabetical by last name, etc.)... I would hope that there would be equal access to all the articles (in the way of headlines or something so an article wouldn't be missed if someone didn't scroll down past yours and Mike Anderson's boxes. |
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Of course, I would construct the page thusly. I tentatively plan to put each writer's "Feature Box" at the top along with a list of all the writers and links to those "boxes" at the very, very top with all the "Pertinent Biographies" below. But, until I get some volunteers and get down to it, I won't exactly know how it will evolve. In any case, suffice it to say, it will give fair exposure to all writers and the template I have made looks HOT, if I must say so myself  ... like nothing else out there.  I was trying to give off somewhat of a "tabloid" effect. 
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #7 on: Apr 1st, 2003, 7:48pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2003, 7:38pm, Philly wrote:| OK, for whatever reason, I was thinking about the fantasy articles on my drive home from work today. I've decided on a title for my column... "Trash Talk"... and it will be a melange of fantasy topics. I actually have an idea for a first article that could come out in the next month or two (I should have plenty of sleepless nights when my first child arrives about 6 weeks from now). |
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I can't wait! Put me to work, man!
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #9 on: Apr 12th, 2003, 12:25pm » |
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For your weekend enjoyment, I am re-running a classic on our "Fantasy Articles" page. The current featured article is "Keeper Leagues - the More, the Merrier", my very first fantasy article ever. It was originally written back in November of 1999 as a sample I sent in to Pro Football Weekly magazine around when they did that interview with and article on me (the link to that piece is also at our "Fantasy Articles" page). I then submitted it in January as a free contribution to FootballInsider.com, who eventually employed me for the 2000 season. I would say that it is one of my better pieces (especially vis-a-vis my later "Ron Dayne" pieces  )! So, without further ado, head on over to our "Fantasy Articles" page, linked to by the little blue banner with the two smilies on it toward the top of the page. Enjoy!  It is going to be quite a "trip" because in going to this article you will be being brought back into the old "GBRFL Articles/Essays" set-up, a neat experience, in and of itself, if you are interested in observing the evolution of a web site from the ground up!
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #10 on: Jul 13th, 2003, 8:09pm » |
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Well, if you did not already know, we've got our first addition to the writing team @ FantasyFootballer.com. His name is Jeff West and his first piece "Mr. Irrelevant" is a goodie! His first article as well as further info on him can be found in our "Fantasy Articles" section located at:
http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/fantasyarticles.htm.
I hope YOU ALL enjoy this "scrumtrulescent" Sunday-night/kickoff-of-the-week morsel.
In any event, THANKS, Jeff, for stepping up to the plate here! You da' man! 8)
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #11 on: Jul 13th, 2003, 8:43pm » |
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on Jul 13th, 2003, 8:09pm, StegRock wrote:Well, if you did not already know, we've got our first addition to the writing team @ FantasyFootballer.com. His name is Jeff West and his first piece "Mr. Irrelevant" is a goodie! His first article as well as further info on him can be found in our "Fantasy Articles" section located at:
http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/fantasyarticles.htm.
I hope YOU ALL enjoy this "scrumtrulescent" Sunday-night/kickoff-of-the-week morsel.
In any event, THANKS, Jeff, for stepping up to the plate here! You da' man! 8) |
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I did take the time to look up the word scrumtrulescent in my American Heritage dictionary last week and, much to my chagrin, was not able to find it... With that in mind, I hope it means it's good.
Again, thanks for the forum and hope everyone enjoys it.
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #19 on: Sep 12th, 2003, 12:12am » |
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Well, fellas, with all this other workload anymore, it took me almost a year to do it, but I mustered up the mustard to produce an article. Let's just say I was "inspired"! In any event, between Jeff's latest article and now mine, you guys have some real food for thought. Enjoy!
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #20 on: Sep 18th, 2003, 1:26am » |
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Man, oh, man, is the "Fantasy Articles" page gettin' HOT! Another Gridironer steppin' it up... Jim O'Dell becomes our THIRD staff writer with his debut article about incorporating "Individual Defensive Players" in fantasy leagues. It's a quick, smooth read! Enjoy!
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And, most of all, thanks, Jim!
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Re: Fantasy Articles @ FantasyFootballer.com
« Reply #21 on: Sep 18th, 2003, 9:11am » |
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on Sep 18th, 2003, 1:26am, StegRock wrote:Man, oh, man, is the "Fantasy Articles" page gettin' HOT! Another Gridironer steppin' it up... Jim O'Dell becomes our THIRD staff writer with his debut article about incorporating "Individual Defensive Players" in fantasy leagues. It's a quick, smooth read! Enjoy!
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Thank you Steg, for giving me the opportunity! 
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