This week has started with my debut as a guest blogger, writing this 6 Nations preview for the Gaffers Sports Blog.

I’ve ebbed and flowed when it’s come to writing articles, part of it comes down to confidence in my ability, but when it’s something I’m passionate and knowledgeable about then I’ll happily write 1000 or so words on it. I think the ebbing and flowing shows in the irregularity that I blog too, something which I’m keen to rectify.

I think its essential to get into the groove of writing and to find your own style, which is something I’m trying to develop with the pieces that I’m working on. Audience is very important too; I’ve written two pieces on the 6 Nations, a tongue in cheek humourous one for the blog 7 Reasons – which is set to be published on Saturday morning, and the more serious one for the Gaffers Sports Blog. I found it very easy to move from the humour to the serious, something which I was slightly worried about attempting at first as I wrote the articles back to back on Sunday afternoon.

I’ve also found that I enjoy writing to briefs more than coming up with something myself. I enjoy the research and I more than often find that I like the topic more once I’ve looked into it, so I’ll always keep an eye out for it in the future. It can also help with looking at things from a different perspective too.

So if anyone’s after a guest blog or fancies setting me a challenge, then get in touch!