samedi 24 février 2018

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.

Once the new year is underway, you might not have to wait very long for a major story to break. In fact, it could take place once the politicians from your area are being sworn in on the capitol or statehouse steps. The media are often invited to appear at these events so pictures can be taken and news can be reported to the public. You might get pictures of the politicians as well as their families, providing news that no other reporter in the area can take credit for after it is published.

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.

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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