Sports journalism can be a tough profession to succeed in, with many people keen to reach the top. This guide shows how to get involved in sports journalism and explains what qualities and skills are needed. It examines how to write a good sports story, covering research, style and structure. It looks at the variety of publications to write for and also covers writing for radio and television. The book includes an extensive contacts section and a diary of key sports events. Alison Kerwin is editor of Rugby World magazine and writes regularly for The Times.