Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 16-21

October 21, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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 Avoid Problem Clients [Inc.]
This freelancer threw herself a company party of one (and you should too) [Freelancers Union]
Ditching "monkey mind" to find joy while writing [Nieman Reports]
Tips To Navigate Employment In a Gig Economy [Freelance Writing Jobs]
How to Become an Editor: A Comprehensive Guide for Writers [The Write Life]
Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster of Being a Science Writer [Open Notebook]
4 strategies for freelance success [Next Avenue]
How to escape the freelance busy trap [Freelancers Union]
When the Check Isn’t in the Mail [Medium]

Recently on Story Board:

PWAC and CMG Freelance together again!: CMG Freelance President Don Genova and PWAC President Doreen Pendgracs cordially invite all members of both associations in the Greater Toronto Area to join them at a ‘cross-pollination’ mixer on Wednesday, October 30th...

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TORONTO: PWAC and CMG Freelance Together Again!

October 15, 2019 Editor Event cmg freelanceeventmedia mixerpwac

CMG Freelance President Don Genova and PWAC President Doreen Pendgracs cordially invite all members of both associations in the Greater Toronto Area to join them at a ‘cross-pollination’ mixer on Wednesday, October 30th.Where: Pogue Mahone Pub and Kitchen, 777 Bay St., Toronto (use the College Street entrance for the pub, just a short walk…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 9-15

October 13, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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 Freelance Travel Bloggers Can Increase Earnings and Volume [Freelance Writing Jobs] Tried and true strategies to make the most of…

The Born Freelancer on Clients Who Are Slow to Pay

October 09, 2019 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancergetting paidthe 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. A couple regular clients of mine recently have been slow to pay.This is a familiar scenario most freelancers will repeatedly face…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 1-7

October 07, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: An Online Portfolio Can Change Your Career: 11 Writer Websites We Love [The Write Life] 57 million people worked as freelancers this…

Vancouver freelancer fall social night October 23

October 03, 2019 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Summer's over and the days are getting shorter and chillier, so come and warm up your week with a drink and some freelance camaraderie. Freelancers in the Vancouver area are invited to a social evening on Wednesday, October 23 at Red Racer Taphouse (871 Beatty St.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CMG Freelance president Don Genova will be in town so if…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 24-30

September 29, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Photojournalists' last shots [CJR} Net 90 payment is a policy that freelancers can’t afford [Freelancers Union] “Indigenous women…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #42—Nicholas Hune-Brown

September 26, 2019 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicedave greber award winnerdave greber freelance writers awardsfreelance 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. Nicholas Hune-Brown is a Toronto-based magazine writer whose long-form journalism has been published in such outlets as Toronto Life, The Walrus, The Guardian,…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 17-23

September 23, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: The freelancers guide to getting found online [Freelancers Union] Fighting uphill for artists' rights [Medium] How to go freelance, a…

CBC Doc Mentorship program deadline October 7

September 19, 2019 Editor Event audiocbccbc doc makerscbc freelancersdoc mentorship programradiothe doc project

Audio freelancers, if you're interested in making a documentary for CBC Radio, it's time to get ready for another Doc Mentorship program deadline.Experienced audio freelancers are invited to submit a pitch to the program by October 7, 2019. The mentorship program is also open to all CBC employees - staff, contract and temps.The program pairs up…