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?
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From Story Board last week:
- The Born Freelancer on how to get a great sounding interview – Part 1: Recently I shared my thoughts with you on the most cost-efficient technology available today to record an interview. Whether for broadcast or for reference in the creation of a print piece, it is up to each freelancer to familiarize themselves with the optimal recording techniques available. Over the next few posts I will reveal my favourite tips regarding the mechanics of doing a good quality interview....
- The Born Freelancer on how to get a great sounding interview – Part 2: Yesterday I began my series of tips to give you better sounding recorded interviews. Today I continue the topic, covering what I think is one of the most important elements in achieving a superior overall sound – your choice of microphone...
- The Margaret Wente controversy: It’s been a week since the start of a social media storm over accusations of plagiarism against Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente. The controversy began with a post on the blog Media Culpa on September 18th. In it, Ottawa artist and blogger Carol Wainio drew attention to a 2009 column by Wente that she says shows “substantial overlap” with the work of other writers...
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