Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 16-23

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:

• Kim Pittaway, Michael de Pencier and D.B. Scott to co-host 40th Anniversary National Magazine Awards [Magazine Awards]
• 'Emerging Indigenous Voices' award to counter 'cultural appropriation' prize [CBC]
• Freelance photojournalist charged with obstruction at scene of collision in Hamilton [J-Source]
• A Short History of the National Magazine Awards [Magazine Awards]
• Winnipeg Free Press staff agree to potential wage cuts to block job cuts [J-Source]
• Journalists and activism: Desmond Cole and the Star [J-Source]

From The U.S. and beyond:

• What to Do About Freelance Writing When You Update Your Resume [The Write Life]
• As bombs rain, freelancers build their own bunker [CJR]
• 6 Tips for Landing Repeat Writing Assignments [Mediabistro]
• New law protecting freelancers goes into effect in New York City [Crains New York]
• Study: Freelancers say they’re happier since going independent [Freelancers Union]
• Freelancing Just Got A Little Less Horrible [BuzzFeed]
• Forget Your Endless To-Do List: Try Time Blocking Instead [The Write Life]

Recently on Story Board:

• 2017 Portenier Human Rights Bursary competition open for applications: Applications opened this week for the 2017 Portenier Human Rights Bursary competition. The winner of the bursary receives $3000 to attend hostile environment training offered by approved course providers...
• Freelance Isn't Free Act becomes law in New York City: Yesterday was a historic day for freelancers. The Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which was spearheaded by the Freelancers Union during a year-long campaign last year, became law in New York City...

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.