Freelancer meet-up in Victoria Tuesday Nov. 24

November 17, 2015 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-up

If you're a freelancer in the Victoria, BC area, you're invited to come out to Moxie's (1010 Yates St.) next Tuesday, November 24th at 7:30 p.m. for a casual freelance get-together.

Come out for a drink and some appetizers (courtesy of the Canadian Media Guild Freelance Branch) and meet others who are working freelance in the Victoria area. There's a private room booked on the second floor for the event.

Freelancing can be isolating... Don't miss this opportunity for some freelance conversation and camaraderie. Hope you can make it!

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Nov 10-16

November 16, 2015 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: Three more times the RCMP have tried to seize reporters' notes [J-Source] Magawards board elects four new members [Canadian Magazines] FHRITP:…

Livecast panel on internships tomorrow

November 13, 2015 Editor Event cwa canadaunpaid internships

CWA Canada is planning to livestream a panel discussion on internships that's happening tomorrow as part of their Media Workers Forum for students, volunteers and precarious media workers. If you'd like to watch that discussion, you can tune in right here starting tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. EST.And if you're in Toronto, there's still time to…

Visual Journalism Master Class with John Lehmann Nov. 21 in Vancouver

November 10, 2015 Editor Event cmg freelancejohn lehmannphotographytyee master class

Vancouver-area freelancers, if you're looking to improve your photography skills check out The Tyee's upcoming Master Class with Globe and Mail staff photographer John Lehmann. Lehmann is one of Canada's top photojournalists -- he was named Canadian photojournalist of the year in 2012, 2013 and 2014.Lehmann's Master Class is intended for…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Nov 3-9

November 09, 2015 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: Magazine funding in a decimated state [J-Source] Bell Media to cut 270 jobs in Toronto, 110 in Montreal [Globe and Mail] Why anxiety makes…

Freelancing 101 webinar for members

November 06, 2015 Editor Event cmg freelancecwa associate memberseventfreelancing 101webinar

If you're just starting out as a freelancer, you'll want to sign up for Freelancing 101, a webinar for CMG Freelance and CWA Associate Members with Toronto editor and writer Kelli Korducki.The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18th from 4:30 to 5:30 EST and will cover the ins and outs of building a career as a media freelancer.…

Media Worker Forum in Toronto on November 14

November 05, 2015 Editor Event cwa associate memberscwa canadaeventmedia worker forum

CWA Canada is holding a free day of training and networking for students, volunteers and precarious media workers on Saturday, November 14th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Sears Atrium, George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (245 Church St.) in Toronto.The day's schedule includes mentorship sessions, a panel discussion on internships, and…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 27-Nov 2

November 02, 2015 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: Rogers pulling Flare magazine from newsstands next year [Globe and Mail] Online journal offers perspective on intern debate [J-Source] Meltdown at…

Allie Wilkinson: A “how did you do it?” profile.

October 30, 2015 Editor Advice adviceallie wilkinsonpitching

by Lesley Evans OgdenAllie Wilkinson is a Washington DC based freelance science journalist. I met her at a freelancer workshop called Courage Camp in Colorado in August 2014, and since that time, I've followed her online and seen her career flourish.Wilkinson is the founder of a blog called, “This is what a scientist looks like,” a project…

Forum on unpaid internships in Vancouver on November 4

October 28, 2015 Editor Event eventinternshipsunpaid internships

Unpaid work has become increasingly normalized over the past few years. Internships are seen as valuable opportunities that offer a way for workers -- especially younger ones -- to break into many different industries. But they are also insecure, lacking in oversight and potentially exploitative. Where should we draw the line on unpaid…