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 around the web:

• How to do solutions journalism in a time crunch [Journalism.co.uk]
• Lessons for Freelance Writers [The Writer]
• 20 Powerful Tips to Get New Freelance Clients On Board [Freelance Writing Jobs]
• These profile mistakes could cost you the gig [Freelancers Union]
• Set Your Goals For The New Year [Freelance Hustle]
• Your chance to win one of Canada's most prestigious journalism awards [CMG]
• A quick guide to finding your freelance niche in 2020 [Freelancers Union]
• Obey These 7 Natural Laws of Freelancing to Make Money Writing [Make a Living Writing]
• Power, precarity and white-hot anger: what I learned in a decade in journalism [The Guardian]

Recently on Story Board:

• Vancouver freelancer winter social night January 28: Join us on Tuesday, January 28 at the  Red Racer Taphouse (871 Beatty St.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a drink, some snacks, and a little freelancer camaraderie...

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.