Write for us

Vibrant Sports Network welcomes well-shaped proposals about sporting rituals, places, objects, language and belonging. A strong contribution helps readers see a familiar part of sport in a fresh, grounded way.

What we welcome

Pitch reported features, explainers, thoughtful comparisons, cultural histories and first-person perspectives that illuminate life around sport rather than merely retell a result. We are interested in specific subjects that can be handled with clear context and without assuming every reader shares the same sporting background.

Make the pitch specific

Tell us the working idea, why it suits Vibrant Sports Network, the central question or observation, and how you would shape the piece. Include a brief note about relevant experience or material you can draw on, but do not send confidential information or claim access you cannot use. Originality, clarity and a defined scope matter more than grand promises.

How to propose a piece

Send proposals through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option. Please pitch before sending a complete draft unless we have agreed otherwise. A proposal is not a promise of publication, and any agreed terms should be settled before work begins.