Occasions To Cover As A Freelance Writer Outdoor Events

By George Foster


When you work for yourself, you may find that you always need to be motivated to make money. You cannot afford to let an opportunity pass you by in favor of your competition. When you work as a freelance writer outdoor events can be particularly lucrative for you. You can decide what occasions to visit and what types of stories your readers are looking for in the city, state, or region that you cover.

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.

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.

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.

When you are invited to a high society wedding, you might be tasked with finding out the families' names and connections to each other. You could then report how the marriage makes an impact in society and why others should take note of it. You can finish up the scoop by getting photos of the bride and groom together.

Christmas and holiday festivities are also noteworthy in many parts of the country particularly small towns where people all know each other. Even people who have moved often subscribe to newspapers from their local hometowns. These festivities during the holidays range from food bazaars and carnivals to live nativity scenes set up outside of churches. Telling who was there, what celebrations were held, and who won raffle prizes can be vital to your readers.

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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