I went by the local newspapers to check out how one goes about inquiring about free-lance opportunities. I spoke with pleasant, middle-aged editors. They handed me their business cards and told me to send them a resume and writing samples. The editor from the smaller paper told me to come up with ideas that interested me and he'd help me shape them into stories. So, here are some of my ideas:
1. The issues in local politics. what are the major decisions that will be addressed on the city, county and state level. And, what are the parties' stances on them.
2. Running: where are the best trails and loops? Do running groups exist? Maybe ask the history of a cross country running team. There definitely seem to be more runners here than when I was in high school. Running stores. Local races.
3. Nonindigenous plants that do well. Does my japanese eggplant have company? I could talk to the local nurseries and botanical garden maybe.
4. Local master's rowing club. I could talk with my friend on it.
5. Sewing-- are there sewing clubs?
6. Adult art, dance, music, cooking lessons? Where, when, why? Do it from a personal perspective. Link it to TV shows.
7. Ultimate frisbee and frisbee golf?
8. Container gardening. Other types of Gardening.
9. Histories of buildings/homes over 100 (?) years old.
10. Interviewing local writers.
11. The hat-designer; the local mad-hatter.
12. Recipes with stories behind them.
13. The Art of Picnicing.
14. Gastonia in 100 years.
15. Local farms: how to buy ostrich, etc?
16. Composting. Different types. How? Why?
17. Beekeeping.
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