Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 12-18

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 Canada:

• How Doug Ford is endangering local news ecosystems [J-Source]
• Deadline approaching for CBC New Indigenous Voices media training course [CBC]
• Working as the newsroom's "Diversity Hire" [The Tyee]

From The U.S. and beyond:

• Network like it's 1999: Why writers need to pound the pavement [Freelancers Union]
• How to stay productive during dry spells [Working Not Working]
• ‘This could ruin us’: A class-action suit imperils California freelancers [CJR]
• How to Schedule Your Day When You Freelance or Work From Home [Lifehacker]
• How journalism got so out of touch with the people it covers [CJR]
• 9 ways freelance women can help each other get ahead [Freelancers Union]
• The Staff Of Gimlet Media Is Unionizing [BuzzFeed]
• Forget time management, focus on energy management [Freelancers Union]

Recently on Story Board:

• The Born Freelancer's Q&A with "Light Writer" Maggie MacPherson: As a word person (primarily) I’ve always been fascinated by those skilled in the visual arts. Maggie MacPherson is a Vancouver-based freelance photographer whose work I admire greatly. A lifelong hobbyist, she turned professional about five years ago...
• PWAC Toronto editing seminar March 25: “Polishing Your Work: From Expert Tips to Editorial Workflows” is presented by PWAC Toronto Chapter and Magazines Canada on Monday, March 25  from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre...

Spot a story you think we should include in next week's Off the Wire? Email the link to editor@thestoryboard.ca or tweet us at @storyboard_ca.