Coverage By Freelance Writer Outdoor Events

By Andrew Brown


When it comes to great outdoors, there are a number of outdoor activities which are held in different areas on a regular basis. In most cases freelance writer outdoor events refers to a writer whom is covering a story related to the great outdoors. Whereas, there can also be events coverage based on annual, semi-annual or one time events.

One of the biggest events which these individuals cover is that of the Winter Olympics. For, it is an event in which there are a lot of outdoor activities and competitions. In addition, as the games move from place to place, the stories submitted are often part events coverage and part travel writing. As a result, readers often get two different aspects while reading the stories in whatever publications accept and publish the work.

One reason that being a writer in this area is so attractive is world travel. For, many of those working in the outdoors often visit amazing and astounding places all over the world. Whether being hired as a freelancer by a specific company, magazine or newspaper, or covering various events then writing articles one hopes will sell, all offer good and bad experiences.

The great outdoors can be a great escape for many writers needing an escape from daily routines. Whereas, writers often need a change of scenery in order to find the inspiration to write as interesting an article or story as possible. In addition, those whom can camp and hike often have better stories to tell when it comes to expeditions in the wilderness or stories associated with the camping lifestyle.

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.

The Writers Market, Writers Cafe and other writing sites can offer a number of ideas for writers. In addition, the Writers Market list a plethora of magazines and publications which accept articles of different categories. When it comes to those related to the great outdoors, the publication has a rather large list of publications in this genre.

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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