mercredi 28 février 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.

If you are interested in finding less hard hitting news, you might cover some of the sports tournaments being held in the area. In the springtime in particular, tournaments played at both the high school and collegiate level captivate the attention of your readers. They may want to know what teams are playing and what the scores are.

You may arrive to take photos of top athletes in the city and state. You may break the story of an athlete topping a record or participating in an activity that holds particular importance to the public. You might then sell the story to the local media for a handsome profit.

Society and social page reporters are still in vogue in many parts of the country especially the Deep South. High society weddings are often the events of the year in places where social and family connections still count. As a reporter, you can cover what families are marrying into each other and where the weddings were held at each weekend. These tidbits garner a lot of interest in many places.

The bigger news could come from the names of the people marrying each other and why the connections are particularly newsworthy. Sometimes these connections have a way of changing the fabric of society in small to mid-size towns. The story will be complete once you get official pictures of the newlyweds together.

As the year winds down, many cities hold celebrations to mark the holidays. Nativity scenes are set up outside of churches and places of worship. These scenes are held alongside major celebrations like Christmas parades, winter carnivals, and food bazaars. They encourage the public to get out and have fun together with friends and neighbors. They also are noteworthy for those who attend as well as people who may no longer live in the area.

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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