Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 27-Sept 3

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

From Canada:

• We must stand on guard for decent jobs, quality journalism, press freedom [CWA Canada]
• These "Canadian" Websites and Facebook Pages are Actually Run From Overseas [BuzzFeed News]
• The future of journalism education? Investigative. [J-Source]

From The U.S. and beyond:

• How to stay focused if you're assigned to multiple projects at once [HBR]
• What to do when friends and family don't "get" your freelance career [Freelancers Union]
• Parallel Structure: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding This Writing Technique [The Write Life]
• How to create a killer freelance website [Freelancers Union]
• What to expect when you're expecting as a freelancer [Open Notebook]

Recently on Story Board:

• The Born Freelancer Remembers Freelancing Legend Ken Nordine (1920-2019): Ken Nordine’s ability to excel in two mutually exclusive career threads is a reminder that all conventional freelancing wisdom can on occasion be circumnavigated and that successful freelancing careers can arise from the most unexpected of inspirations...

Spot a story you think we should include in next week's Off the Wire? Email the link to editor@thestoryboard.ca or tweet us at @storyboard_ca.