Freelance writing can become a way of life. In fact, I believe it has to in order to be profitable. As a freelance writer, you pretty much need to eat, sleep and drink your work. And believe me there are perks.<\/p>\n
For one thing, you have something to talk about in social settings, especially if you\u2019ve been involved in some interesting article assignments. <\/p>\n
You see, when you do freelance work, it is up to you to come up with the article ideas. Generally, writers will pursue articles on topics of their interest and this can certainly result in some fascinating encounters.<\/p>\n
I once photographed two unusual and rare Pallas cats at the Denver Zoo from INSIDE their cage for an article for Cats Magazine. I\u2019ve observed up close and personal how birds of prey are trained. I photographed eagles and hawks up close. I have interviewed some fairly high profile professionals in a variety of professions over the years\u2014a former Miss America, a couple of world class public speakers, several widely-known artists, some amazing inventors and other interesting people.<\/p>\n
Just think about it, as a freelance writer, if you want to try sailing, you can plan an article about the upsurge in sailing locally and, perhaps, get a free sailing lesson as part of your interview. If you love to hike, hook up with an avid hiker on his next trek into a particular wilderness and then write about it. Maybe you have an interest in gourmet cooking. Arrange to sit in on one of her classes and you\u2019ll get material for a story while learning some culinary techniques you can use at home. I once learned how to make a living wreath (planted with live plants) because I was writing about the process for a magazine. Generally, you can arrange free access to these opportunities as a journalist.<\/p>\n
Are you interested in knowing more about dating services? Find a magazine that wants an article on the subject and then see if the directors will let you try the service for free so you can report on it in a more personal way. Suggest a piece on the summer hot air balloon festival in your area to an appropriate magazine and you might get a complimentary ride up, up and away. A local magazine might be interested in an article featuring people who ride the rails (use train travel). This assignment would surely get you a free pass to the next town and back.<\/p>\n
Are you getting bored with your mundane writing life? Spice it up by writing about some of the things that excite you and then go in search of the opportunities to experience them. What would create excitement in your life? Scuba diving, watching a famous artist at work, spending the day on a movie set, interviewing a well-known philosopher, doing a few celebrity interviews, going to a dude ranch, taking a ballroom dancing lesson or volunteering at a cat rescue or wild animal rescue facility? Come up with a slant for an article on the subject, present it to an appropriate magazine and maybe you\u2019ll get some opportunities that will spice up your life.<\/p>\n
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