{"id":712,"date":"2011-06-13T10:21:11","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T14:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.completemarketingsystems.com\/cms\/?p=712"},"modified":"2011-06-09T16:28:46","modified_gmt":"2011-06-09T20:28:46","slug":"ways-to-use-the-calendar-to-create-article-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.completemarketingsystems.com\/cms\/ways-to-use-the-calendar-to-create-article-ideas","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Use the Calendar to Create Article Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Create Multiple Articles With Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using the information you have found while researching a holiday to write various articles about different aspects of the holiday.\u00a0 Take some of the historical material and create a biographical profile of someone involved with the holiday.\u00a0 Dig up some unknown or little known facts about the person to include in your article.<\/p>\n

For example doing a series of articles on Independence Day could lead down a variety of paths.\u00a0 Each different path could easily become its own article.\u00a0 \"\"<\/a>Independence Day could lead to an article on the Declaration of Independence or one of the signers of the Declaration.<\/p>\n

Making additional articles on aspects of the holiday would also be simple.\u00a0 An article about the chemistry of fireworks or firework safety could be written.\u00a0 Writing a piece about local events such as parades or festivals is also a possibility.\u00a0 A feature on freedom or the price of freedom also fits with the holiday.\u00a0 Even an article on agriculture would be possible with the phrase about corn crops: Knee high by the fourth of July.\u00a0 Why is this saying a part of American culture and what does it mean?\u00a0 There are so many possibilities if just take some time to track them down.<\/p>\n

Use Other Events on the Same Date<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a variety of events that have happened over time on the same date.\u00a0 Take a few minutes to track some down.\u00a0 If the piece is local find some local history to include.\u00a0 Various events have happened on the Fourth of July over the years.\u00a0 Both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the 4th<\/sup> of July.\u00a0 The Battle of Gettysburg was fought over the fourth of July.\u00a0 Historical tidbits help make the article more interesting and more relevant to the readers.<\/p>\n

Write about Little Know Celebrations of the Same Month<\/strong><\/p>\n

Including other celebrations is a good way to add some interest to the article.\u00a0 The added facts may also lead to an additional article that might be used later on.<\/p>\n

With the right amount of preparation there are vast options and opportunities for writing just by looking through the calendar.\u00a0 Remember that many publishers want seasonal material at least six to twelve months ahead of schedule.\u00a0 Be sure to check before writing what the guidelines are and write specifically for those guidelines.\u00a0 There are abundant sources for writing year round with the right effort and the right information.<\/p>\n

Face it holidays happen and not just near the end of the year. Every month there seems to some sort of celebration for some event or organization. There seems to be a growing collection of celebrations with each passing year. How does this help the freelance writer? Find various events and work them into a writing plan.<\/p>\n

Newspapers and magazines are always looking for seasonal content to add to their articles.\u00a0 The key is finding the right information and supplying the article at the right time for publication.\u00a0 Finding a listing of events is simple.\u00a0 Any almanac will have a listing of various events for each month of the year.\u00a0 Another excellent resource is Chase\u2019s Calendar of Events.\u00a0 Both are likely to be included in the reference section of your local library for easy access.<\/p>\n

Writing about calendar events can be easy once you know what to look for.\u00a0 Make use of the web sites suggested by Chase\u2019s.\u00a0 These sites often offer additional information that is highly valuable in created quality content.<\/p>\n

Include a Brief History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research the event or holiday and write a brief history that examines various facts about the celebration.\u00a0 Include facts about where the event or holiday was originally celebrated.\u00a0 Find out who was responsible for the first celebration.\u00a0 Was it the work of one person or a whole group of people?<\/p>\n

Give the Article a Variety of Possibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Holidays can take a variety of different possibilities.\u00a0 For local newspaper write the article with local references.\u00a0 Determine the local interest in the event and how it will be celebrated in your area.\u00a0 Then do a little digging and get some information that would be of interest to local newspapers.<\/p>\n

Take the same holiday and use a regional perspective to rewrite it.\u00a0 Placing a regional spin make take a little more work but could be easily done.\u00a0 Use some events from neighboring cities to give a different feel.\u00a0 The same thing can be done on both the state and national level for various publications.\u00a0 Take some time and create several articles out of one set of research because this will save you time and could help to increase your revenue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Create Multiple Articles With Research Using the information you have found while researching a holiday to write various articles about different aspects of the holiday.\u00a0 Take some of the historical material and create a biographical profile of someone involved with the holiday.\u00a0 Dig up some unknown or little known facts about the person to include…<\/p>\n

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