CMG Freelance tax time advice

April 04, 2019 Editor Advice advicecmg freelancefreelance financesvideo update

Spring has sprung! And that means it's tax time. CMG Freelance president Don Genova has a special offer that will help you learn everything you need to know about running your freelance business. Watch his latest video update.

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The Born Freelancer’s Q&A with “Light Writer” Maggie MacPherson

March 14, 2019 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancerfreelance lifefreelancer q&aphotographythe born freelancer

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? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. As a word person (primarily) I've always been fascinated by those skilled in the visual arts. Maggie MacPherson is a Vancouver-based…

PWAC panel advises freelancers to ask for raises

March 05, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance compensationgetting paid

by Meagan Gillmore[caption id="attachment_15808" align="alignright" width="283"] Photo courtesy of PWAC Toronto Chapter[/caption]Stagnant or low rates should motivate freelancers, not make them timid. That's according to a panel of experienced freelancers who spoke recently at an event in Toronto called "Let's Talk Rates: How to Ask for What You're…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #40—Kalli Anderson

February 28, 2019 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicefreelance lifefreelancer q&a

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. [caption id="attachment_15780" align="alignright" width="275"] Photo by Jenna Wakani[/caption]Kalli Anderson is an award-winning freelance audio producer,…

The Born Freelancer on Being a Frugal Freelancer

February 01, 2019 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancerfinancial planningfreelance financesthe born freelancer

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? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. Let's talk money.(Got your attention, didn't it?)Today I want to talk about the money we spend.Or rather, shouldn't.You see, one of…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #39—Lesley Evans Ogden

January 24, 2019 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicefreelancer q&alesley evans ogden

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life.Lesley Evans Ogden is a B.C.-based science journalist whose clients include Natural History, Scientific American, BBC, Nature, and CBC. Her work can also be found…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Lessons from Katie Jensen and Vicky Mochama of Vocal Fry Studios

January 10, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance lifeimposter syndromenash

By Cara Fox[caption id="attachment_15645" align="alignright" width="248"] (Twitter photo courtesy of @msangelamc)[/caption]If I’m honest, for many years the only thing that kept me from freelancing was the fact that I didn’t feel good enough. No matter how many qualified people told me I was capable, complimented my work and prodded me to keep…

New Year’s Resolution #1: Take Care of Yourself First

January 02, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance life

By Christine Peets[caption id="attachment_15629" align="alignright" width="225"] Toronto-based writer Paul Lima[/caption]If you choose to make New Year’s resolutions, you might notice the same themes arising year after year. They often involve trying to be healthier by getting more exercise, eating healthy food, balancing the work/life stuff,…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #38—Angela Mombourquette

December 27, 2018 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicedave greber award winnerdave greber freelance writers awardsfreelancer q&a

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. Angela Mombourquette is a Halifax-based freelance journalist who has written for such publications as The Walrus, Halifax Magazine, and the Chronicle Herald. She…

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