Join CMG Freelance and receive admission to Level Up conference in Toronto

August 28, 2018 Editor News cmg freelancelevel up: the conference

CMG Freelance and PWAC, the Professional Writers Association of Canada, are putting on a weekend full of professional development in Toronto on September 21st and 22nd.This conference, called Level Up, will offer sessions on contract language and negotiation, how to get your book published, networking and mentorship opportunities, and ‘working…

Vancouver freelancer social night September 6

August 23, 2018 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Vancouver-area freelancers, summer is coming to a close and soon it'll be time to buckle back down to a regular work schedule. But before you get serious for the fall, come out to a casual social evening on Thursday, September 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Central City Brewpub (871 Beatty St).CMG Freelance members and non-members are all welcome to…

CMG Freelance is now on LinkedIn!

August 21, 2018 Editor News cmg freelancelinkedinsocial media

If you use LinkedIn to promote and grow your freelance business, we'd love to connect with you there.CMG Freelance now has a company page on LinkedIn, where we'll be publishing Story Board posts as well as other posts of interest to independent media, creative, knowledge, IT and communications professionals.LinkedIn is just the latest addition to…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #37—Leanne Allen

August 16, 2018 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicefreelancer q&avideo

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. Leanne Allen is an award-winning producer, photographer and actor based in Victoria. She produces a television program called Culture Vulture TV, which…

The Born Freelancer Asks, Do We Dare Ever Take a Holiday?

August 14, 2018 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancerfreelance lifefreelance vacationsthe 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. Aside from asking what should I charge, it is probably the question I hear the most often (especially around this time of year) from novice…

Media lawyer advises freelancers to beware of indemnity clauses

August 09, 2018 Editor Advice advicefreelance contractsindemnity clauses

As indemnification clauses continue to appear in freelance contracts, one media lawyer advises freelancers to be careful what they sign. Daniel Burnett, with Vancouver’s Owen Bird Law Corporation, said the potential consequences of indemnifying a publication against expenses that might arise from a defamation lawsuit could be…

Mid-Summer Salvo from CMG Freelance President Don Genova

August 02, 2018 Editor News cmg freelancenews

As freelancers wend our way through summer I hope everyone has some sort of opportunity to take time for yourself and not your clients.I know, I know, freelancers never take vacation! But seriously, for your physical and mental health, take a break.While you’re resting, just a few items to bring you up to date on the CMG Freelance world. CBC…

Associate Members program welcomes new coordinator

August 01, 2018 Editor News associate memberscmg freelancecwa associate memberscwa canada

Canada’s free union membership program for media students, volunteers, and precarious media workers has a new leader at the helm.CWA Canada’s Associate Members program has brought Nasr Ahmed on board as its new program coordinator. He comes to the role from CBC in Toronto, where he worked for close to six years after starting out as an intern…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #36 — Sharon J. Riley

July 12, 2018 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicefreelancer q&apitching

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian writers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. Sharon J. Riley got her start in journalism as an intern at Harper's magazine. Researching and fact checking for the publication gave her a foundation in journalism…

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