The Born Freelancer on Being a Frugal Freelancer

February 01, 2019 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancerfinancial planningfreelance financesthe born freelancer

This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. Let's talk money.(Got your attention, didn't it?)Today I want to talk about the money we spend.Or rather, shouldn't.You see, one of…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #39—Lesley Evans Ogden

January 24, 2019 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicefreelancer q&alesley evans ogden

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life.Lesley Evans Ogden is a B.C.-based science journalist whose clients include Natural History, Scientific American, BBC, Nature, and CBC. Her work can also be found…

Post-holiday freelancer meet-up in Vancouver January 29

January 22, 2019 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Vancouver-area freelancers, come and meet some colleagues for a freelancers’ social night on Tuesday January 29th at 5:30 p.m. at Red Racer Taphouse (formerly Central City Brewing at 871 Beatty St). CMG Freelance members and non-members are all welcome. Get away from your desk and join us for a drink and some conversation with other…

Notes from the Decent Work City conference in Seoul

January 16, 2019 Editor News cmg freelancedecent work city conferencefreelance isn't free actnews

by Don GenovaDeep-fried soft-shell crab, freshly fried pork dumplings, skewers of chicken drenched in fiery hot sauce. All served within a cacophony of street food vendors shouting out their offerings in a trendy shopping district of Seoul, South Korea.As I crunched down on my crisp crab, I considered where I had been just hours before: near the…

Entries open for Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award

January 16, 2019 Editor News awardsfreelance photographyphotographytom hanson photojournalism award

Canadian photojournalists with less than five years of experience can now apply for the tenth annual Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award. This six-week paid internship at The Canadian Press head office in Toronto will take place sometime between April and September 2019.Students, freelance photographers and photographers employed at regional or…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Lessons from Katie Jensen and Vicky Mochama of Vocal Fry Studios

January 10, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance lifeimposter syndromenash

By Cara Fox[caption id="attachment_15645" align="alignright" width="248"] (Twitter photo courtesy of @msangelamc)[/caption]If I’m honest, for many years the only thing that kept me from freelancing was the fact that I didn’t feel good enough. No matter how many qualified people told me I was capable, complimented my work and prodded me to keep…

New Year’s Resolution #1: Take Care of Yourself First

January 02, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance life

By Christine Peets[caption id="attachment_15629" align="alignright" width="225"] Toronto-based writer Paul Lima[/caption]If you choose to make New Year’s resolutions, you might notice the same themes arising year after year. They often involve trying to be healthier by getting more exercise, eating healthy food, balancing the work/life stuff,…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #38—Angela Mombourquette

December 27, 2018 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicedave greber award winnerdave greber freelance writers awardsfreelancer q&a

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. Angela Mombourquette is a Halifax-based freelance journalist who has written for such publications as The Walrus, Halifax Magazine, and the Chronicle Herald. She…

The Born Freelancer Reviews the Zoom H4N Pro Digital Recorder

December 20, 2018 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancerrecording equipmentrecording gearthe born freelancer

This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. OK, so nobody will ever accuse me of being an impulse-shopper.I've been looking into buying an up to date portable digital recorder…

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