Freelance writers, photographers and web developers are advised that a Toronto-based startup magazine is behind on payments to its contributors.The Revelation Magazine, an online publication that bills itself as a "non-denomination Christian lifestyle magazine," published one issue in December before suspending publication in mid-January. More than…
Good news, Toronto area freelancers: the Canadian Media Guild is launching a new series of monthly freelance-oriented workshops. Freelance members of the CMG are invited to Freelance Fridays, a series of free workshops that will take a closer look at some of the nuts and bolts of freelancing.Just in time for tax season, the first workshop…
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? Your input is welcome in the comments. "I love winter" I hear some of you professing. "Stop being such a wuss". Well, good for you and your well-adjusted mental attitude. You possess…
by Rachel SandersThere aren't many freelancers who do what Justin Ling does. The Ottawa-based journalist spends his days in the Press Gallery covering the news coming out of Parliament Hill. He's had his work published in the National Post, the Globe and Mail, Maclean's Magazine and the Ottawa Citizen, but there are unique challenges that…
by Rachel SandersWhen you’re offered a juicy writing assignment, sometimes the fee seems less important than the experience, the enjoyment, or the byline you’re expecting to get out of it. But as you move along in your writing career, it’s important to consider what your time is worth. If you want to freelance full-time, you need to earn…
The CMG has negotiated a new collective agreement that will see improved working conditions for CBC freelance contributors.The pending freelancer issues that we reported on late last year were resolved at a negotiating session in mid-December. The new agreement will see base rates for freelancers increase at the same rate as salaries will…
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? Your input is welcome in the comments. Over the years I think certain classic entertainment movies about media have had as much impact on my life's decision to work in media and as a…
By datejie cheko green, Canadian Media GuildAs freelancers we cherish our independence. That’s why few could be faulted for mistaking “freelancer’s union” as a dictionary illustration of an oxymoron. Yet we’ve just come through an unprecedented year of shared trials (as foretold and reported by the editor of this publication in 2013: The…
by Rachel SandersBack in January I wrote a post called 2013: The Year of the Freelancer. The number of freelancers worldwide had grown hugely in 2012 and the freelance trend was showing no signs of stopping. Freelance work was making mainstream news, which seemed to indicate a big year ahead.Well it was a big year, all right. 2013 turned out to be…
