Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 28-April 3

April 03, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?

From Canada:

Finalists announced for Magazine Grands Prix awards [Canadian Magazines]
Opinion: ‘Nationalize’ Postmedia? That’s just the first step [J-Source]
Quebec Budget 2017: Newspapers to get $36 million in government help [Montreal Gazette]
CTV sports coverage cuts undermine local TV [Unifor]
Peter Mansbridge: Debating his legacy [J-Source]

From The U.S. and beyond:

Land More Freelance Writing Gigs: 10 Tips to Pitch Like a Pro [The Write Life]
How to get excited about a networking event [Freelancers Union]
Should You Diversify Writing Gigs or Specialize in One Area? [Freelance Writing Gigs]
Work-at-home parent? 6 ways to better manage interruptions [Freelancers Union]
8 Places to Find Your Next Story [Mediabistro]
Want to Make Money Writing? Give These 5 Books a Read [The Write Life]
When She Asked About Payment, Editor Cut Her Story [National Writers Union]
Get Paid to Blog: 6 Obvious Signs Content Marketing is A Fit For You [The Write Life]
Local edition: What skills do journalists need? Thick skin, vision, patience, all the basics [Poynter]
‘I thought I’d give it a shot’: Two sportswriters find success crowdfunding [CJR]
6 Free Tools That Will Help Any Freelance Writer Get Better at Pitching [The Write Life]
Stop and listen: A beginner's guide to planning and recording an audio story [Journalism.co.uk]

Recently on Story Board:

2017 Public Lending Rights Program registration deadline May 1: If you’re a Canadian author, illustrator or photographer with a published book, it’s time to register for the Public Lending Rights Program...
Urban Worker Skillshare April 8 in Vancouver: CMG Freelance is partnering with the Urban Worker Project to present a day-long workshop and after party for freelance and contract workers to get together, network and share resources...

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 21-27

March 27, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Here is who was laid off at the Vancouver Sun and The Province [J-Source] New Trail, Canadian Rockies Annual, Avenue Magazine top winners at 2017…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 14-20

March 20, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Free expression organizations protest charges against reporter [J-Source] Lessons from a little English newsroom [J-Source] Understanding history…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 7-13

March 13, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Postmedia plans to lay-off 54 staff at Vancouver Sun and The Province [J-Source] Postmedia cuts non-unionized staff benefits [J-Source] Journalist…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 28-Mar 6

March 06, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Toronto Star Public Editor: Democracy depends on confidential sources [J-Source] Off the Page with journalist Simon Diotte [Magazine Awards]…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 21-27

February 27, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Canadian journalists can learn a lot from the US media’s Trump coverage [J-Source] Magazine freelancers say Edmonton publisher too slow to pay…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 14-20

February 20, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Canadian news consumers unaware of financial strain on the industry [J-Source] The Healthy Freelancer: Self-Care for the Self-Employed [PWAC…

J-Source wants you to help create a list of the best places to freelance in Canada

February 17, 2017 Editor News freelance compensationfreelance lifej-sourcenews

Earlier this month, the Columbia Journalism Review ran a great post that surveyed two dozen freelancers about the best outlets to work for. It gives a rundown of six publications that freelancers love, offering specific details about pay and editorial style.Now J-Source editor H.G. Watson wants to create a Canadian version. She put out a call this…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 7-13

February 13, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Ten ways to build a new Canadian media ecosystem [J-Source] Canadian freelancers turn to the US market to secure higher-paying gigs [Magazine…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 31-Feb 6

February 06, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: What happens when a mid-sized city loses its last daily newspaper? Guelph, Ontario offers a case study [Nieman Lab] Drawing a line between the…