Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 25-May 1

May 01, 2017 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:

Magazine Grands Prix winners announced [Canadian Magazines]
Canada Council pushes back opening of online application portal to June 5 [Canadian Magazines]
Canada slips out of Top 20 in press freedom index [J-Source]
Nominees announced for Digital Publishing Awards [Canadian Magazines]
What has changed for women working in Canadian journalism? [J-Source]

From The U.S. and beyond:

Why freelancing ain't free (Nor should it be) [Freelancers Union]
10 foolproof tips to make your freelance writing proposal shine [The Write Life]
New report from the Index on Censorship paints a bleak picture for U.S. press freedom [Poynter]
Do you tell your clients you're on vacation? [Freelancers Union]
How to save time and create a ton of content from one idea [Mediabistro]

Recently on Story Board:

Media Mixer: Freelancer or employee?: Lise Lareau moderated a panel discussion about the distinction between one’s rights as an independent contractor versus as an employee in Ontario at Watson’s pub in downtown Toronto on April 25...
Events for freelancers in Halifax May 3: Halifax freelancers, students and media workers, mark your calendars for a couple of great networking and professional development events planned for Wednesday, May 3...
Ticket giveaway for National Magazine Awards gala on May 26 in Toronto: The 2017 National Magazine Awards nominations were announced last week and, as always, freelancers figure prominently among the nominees. And two of them are members of CMG Freelance...
CMG Freelance compiling a freelance contracts tip sheet: Let’s work together to find out where the good, bad, and ugly contracts are. The Canadian Media Guild is embarking on a new mission to do just this...

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April 24, 2017 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: Union, Postmedia, strike deal to mitigate job losses at Vancouver Sun and Province [J-Source] Postmedia, union reach deal saving 21 out of 54 jobs…

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April 18, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

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April 10, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 21-27

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March 20, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 7-13

March 13, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 28-Mar 6

March 06, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

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February 27, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

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