الثلاثاء، 13 مارس 2018

Occasions To Cover 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.

Another event to which reporters are sometimes invited is a major sports tournament. Sports tournaments are held throughout the year but especially in the spring as schools finish up their competitive seasons. Track and field, soccer, tennis, and baseball are the sports that most schools participate in during the springtime.

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.

Other events that captivate people are high society weddings. Particularly in the Deep South, high society weddings are big news during this time of the year. Well-connected families marry into each other and cause ripples in the social news scene. Your readers may want all of the details including where the weddings were held at and what kinds of menus were served at the reception and dinner.

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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