Saturday, February 24, 2018

Stories To Look For As A Freelance Writer Outdoor Events

By George Foster


Throughout the year, celebrations and special occasions are held in various cities and states across the country. Depending on where you live, the calendar might be full of activities to which the public is invited. As a freelance writer outdoor events can be especially exciting to cover. You can prepare your career now by knowing what occasions to head to in order to find the next breaking story.

Politics always catch the attention of your public. Everything from the elections held in the area to the times that newly elected politicians are sworn in count as big news for your readership. Many of the swearing in ceremonies are free to attend and open to media representatives like you. As a reporter on the spot, you may interview these politicians to find out their stances on big issues. You also can get video and pictures that will have your exclusive by-line and credits attached to them.

Sports tournaments are also fun for many media figures to cover. High schools and colleges often make their final pushes to the end of the competition season once spring arrives. Sports ranging from soccer and baseball to track and field and tennis all get underway once the weather turns warm. People in the region may want to know scores, who broke records, and who won.

As an independent contractor on the scene, you can decide what scoops to cover, what photos to take, and what news to report. You may get an exclusive on broken records and new high scores. You then can decide if you want to sell the story and to what media you might sell it if you choose.

The summertime is a season of many high society occasions. People of importance sometimes host weddings that are held outside. These celebrations are major events in some cities particularly in the Deep South where tradition and family honor are still esteemed principles. The families often invite reporters to have the celebrations commemorated in the local newspaper and magazines.

People seem to live vicariously through social news like high society weddings. They want to know the names of those people who got married and what the dinner menu was like at the reception. You can also stave their curiosity by taking plenty of pictures of the bride and groom together on the big day.

Once the society weddings are done and over, it may be time to turn your attention to fall and winter events. Many cities host festivals like food bazaars, parades, and other fun celebrations. They also may set up a live nativity scene to usher in the Christmas season. In small and mid-size towns, these stories captivate readers because they make the connection to the history of this area. People who used to live there but no live elsewhere may also read the news to find out more about the traditional celebrations.

As a freelance writer, you have plenty to cover if you just go looking for it. The news never stops in cities of all sizes, which is why independent reporters like you can make big money selling stories to established media. You also satisfy the curiosity of people who have come to depend on you for the latest news.




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