Freelance Writer Outdoor Events Coverage

By Andrew Brown


While most often when individuals think of a writer, a journalist, novelist or poet comes to mind, there are also a number of freelance writers who work in a multitude of genres. While it can often be easy to submit freelance writer outdoor events, it is important that the writer submit to the right publications. For, while there are a number of different publications which accept articles related to the great outdoors and associated events, some are better than others.

One event that most writers would love to cover is that of the Winter Olympics. For, while not as often well attended as the Summer games, the event still has a lot to offer in the way of event coverage, news and other information. As such, there are always a number of freelance writers whom travel to the winter games in hope of scoring a great story that will not only sell but also inspire readers.

While travel is often an attraction to writers working in this area, so too is the excitement of covering competitive sports and other events. In a number of cases, the best writers often get to interview those involved in the competition. As a result, these individuals often have a number of different stories to tell within one bigger story.

For many, the great outdoors can be a great escape from the reality of the daily grind. Whereas, the change of scenery for writers can often be awe inspiring. Whether writing about events, politics, romance or travel, it is a job few are lucky to have. While this is the case, anyone with the ability to write can often break into this type of travel writing.

In most cases, a writer documenting an outdoor journey will keep a daily dairy which will later be converted into an article or story. While documenting the journey, it is important to document all aspects including any experiences with camping issues, hiking or encounters with wildlife. After which, it can often be easier to create an informative and telling story to the audience of whatever publication may pick up and publish the story.

While there are many websites which offer work to freelance writers, some are better than others. One of the best ways to find publications in which to submit this type work is that of the annual Writers Market hardcover or paperback publication. For, the publication offers a number of different type publications with writing guidelines and contact information along with the type of work which each accept on a regular basis.

Whether writing for a magazine, newspaper or online publication, most often those submitting will receive both acceptance letters and rejections. As such, individuals whom have issues with rejection may want to steer clear of this type writing. For, while there can be a number of articles accepted over the course of a freelance career, there are often far more rejections.

One of the biggest decisions a writer has when it comes to this type of writing is whether to work as an independent freelance writer, or one whom is working on a contract basis for a publisher. When it comes to the first, there is often a great deal more work when it comes to getting a story accepted and published. Whereas, when working directly for a publisher, one is often assigned a story which has already been scheduled for publication.




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