Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Ideas For Finding News 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.

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.

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.

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.

These events and more are all prime occasions for a freelance writer like you to find big news. You could be the only reporter at the outdoor event. Your readers might especially look for tidbits that are fascinating to them or have some connection to the area or their families. You also have the option of selling the news for money.




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