Canada’s meeting place for freelance writers and creators

Established 2010

We've been inviting non-members to watch our CMG Freelance webinar series recently. But members get an extra benefit: access to archived webinars. That means you can watch them at your convenience whenever you like. We've posted a few new ones recently in the members section of the CMG Freelance website.

The most recent webinars include one on lifestyle writing with award-winning reporter and editor Arti Patel a national online journalist at GlobalNews.

We've also posted the first two of our ongoing social media webinar series with marketing strategist Katt Stearns. Katt's webinars on Twitter and Facebook for journalists are now available for streaming. We'll be posting her LinkedIn webinar soon. And stay tuned for her upcoming webinar on Instagram.

Another recent addition to our webinar library is "Cybersecurity for Journalists," led by Jane Lytvynenko, a reporter for BuzzFeed news who writes about online disinformation. Jane gives a rundown of some steps reporters can take to secure their everyday activities, both online and off.

We've also got webinars about contract negotiation, brand storytelling, freelance finances, and more.

If you've missed any of our recent offerings, be sure to take a minute to scroll through the list of webinars -- you'll find a wide variety of topics to help with your professional development. And if you’re not yet a CMG Freelance member, you can find out more about the cost and benefits of membership right here.

Whether you're a writer, a designer, an artist or a photographer, your creative work probably brings you a lot of joy. The bookkeeping and tax-filing side of your business, on the other hand... probably not so much.The New School of Finance can help. The company provides fee-only financial planning services and resources to help people get a…
Striking workers at the Halifax Chronicle Herald ratified an agreement with their employer today, ending a strike that has stretched on for over 18 months.The Halifax Typographical Union, which represents the striking workers, announced that members voted 94 percent in favour of accepting the agreement. It was reached after two days of mediation…
CMG Freelance is pleased to offer four free spaces in an upcoming Camp Tech Intro to Podcasting Program in Toronto. On Saturday, August 12th, professional podcast producer JP Davidson will lead you through this 6-hour workshop, complete with audio recording and editing exercises and information on how to publish your podcast once it’s…
When it comes to contracts, if you’re not sure what they mean, ask for help. Ask your colleagues. Ask the CMG. Use the ‘Lancer email list or the Story Board Facebook group to ask around for someone who has signed (or read but not signed) a contract for the place you’re hoping to work for.Let’s work together to find out where the good, bad,…
Halifax freelancers, students and media workers, mark your calendars for a couple of great networking and professional development events planned for Wednesday, May 3.First of all, you're invited to a free information session and lunch from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Dalhousie University Club Great Hall (1 Alumni Crescent). Speakers at the event…
If you're in the Toronto area, come and join CMG Freelance and the Urban Worker Project for a day-long workshop and after party for freelance and contract workers.It's happening on Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 to 6 p.m. at Story Arts Centre, Centennial College (951 Carlaw Avenue). It's an opportunity for freelancers to get together, network…
Toronto freelancers, students and media workers, come out for an evening of networking and information on April 25th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Watson’s (388 Richmond St W). This is a free event hosted by CMG Freelance, CWA Canada Associate Members and the Fairness in Factual TV campaign to explore the subject “Freelancer or Employee? Myths,…
by Amanda Maxwell[caption id="attachment_13322" align="alignright" width="292"] Urban Worker Project co-founder Andrew Cash speaks at the Vancouver Skillshare event. Photo by Don Genova[/caption]Considering the freelance route, jumping from the nine-to-five into the freedom of midnight keyboard sessions in your PJs? Terrified but excited, and not…
Ottawa media workers, students and freelancers: mark your calendars for an exciting evening of mentorship and networking. You're invited to a media mixer on April 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Clocktower Brew Pub (200 Elgin Street). CWA Canada associate members is hosting this event to give media workers a chance to make connections with…

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