Fighting private radio’s “culture of fear”

June 14, 2012 Editor News canadian media guildcollective actionmaritime broadcasting systemmbs radionegotiationstrouble spotsvideo

The employees of MBS Radio in Saint John just want a contract.

Watch the video, read about the Canadian Media Guild's negotiations with Maritime Broadcasting System on behalf of its employees, follow the campaign on Facebook and if you're inclined to lend your support, send a message to MBS Radio owner Robert Pace.

Via CMG.ca.

The Born Freelancer on what to charge: Part 2

June 12, 2012 Editor Advice born freelancerfreelance contractsfreelancer ratesgetting paid

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? Your input is welcome in the comments.In my previous post I began to share with you my thoughts on the burning question that confronts every freelancer time after time: what to…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 4–10, 2012

June 10, 2012 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: Best practices guide for magazine industry to be discussed at MagNet [Masthead] (via @jaclynlaw) Kobo online self-publishing tool gives aspiring…

The Born Freelancer on what to charge: Part 1

June 06, 2012 Editor Advice born freelancerfreelancer ratesgetting paidspec

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? Your input is welcome in the comments.One of the most fundamental questions a freelancer will ever hear is also one of the most difficult to answer right away:How much do you charge?The…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 28–June 3, 2012

June 03, 2012 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: Postmedia cuts jobs, print editions, adds paywalls: The roundup and reaction [J-Source] (via @natalieturvey) 5 questions to ask before you start to…

A Pinterest primer for curious journalists and writers

May 30, 2012 Editor Journalism copyrightmarketing yourselfpinterestsocial media

[caption id="attachment_3245" align="alignnone" width="580"] A screengrab from CTV News' "Canada through your eyes" board[/caption] Another social network. If you're already fatigued by Tweeting, Facebooking and Tumblring every time you publish a new story or photo, the suggestion you should "pin" it too might sound downright exhausting (and…

Seeking part-time editor for Story Board

May 28, 2012 Editor Uncategorized bloggingcanadian media guildeditingjobstwitter

The Canadian Media Guild is seeking a part-time editor for Story Board, a blog that creates an online space for media freelancers in Canada.The editor will be engaged to work an average of about 10 hours per week developing original copy for blog entries, covering industry news and events, seeking and editing submissions from occasional…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 22–27, 2012

May 27, 2012 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: Five questions for award-winning photojournalist Peter Bregg [J-Source] Lament for a national blogosphere [Globe & Mail] Writers’ Union of Canada…

The Born Freelancer on casting aside doubt

May 25, 2012 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancercbcfreelance life

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? Your input is welcome in the comments.This month I celebrate my first anniversary writing for you as The Born Freelancer. My thanks to all of you who have read my posts, to those of you…

Advice from Canadian journalists on crafting the “perfect pitch”

May 23, 2012 Editor Advice advicebc businessbritish columbia magazinefreelance lifepitchingthe tyeevancouvervancouver magazine

Besides being the kind that gets you a "yes" from an editor, what makes a pitch good? An original angle, a custom-tailored scope, timely, articulate, well-researched: all very important characteristics. But what can a writers do to make their queries "perfect"?On April 26 at The HiVE in Vancouver, The Tyee gathered together Gary Stephen Ross of…