Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 16-21

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 around the web:

• How to Avoid Problem Clients [Inc.]
• This freelancer threw herself a company party of one (and you should too) [Freelancers Union]
• Ditching "monkey mind" to find joy while writing [Nieman Reports]
• Tips To Navigate Employment In a Gig Economy [Freelance Writing Jobs]
• How to Become an Editor: A Comprehensive Guide for Writers [The Write Life]
• Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster of Being a Science Writer [Open Notebook]
• 4 strategies for freelance success [Next Avenue]
• How to escape the freelance busy trap [Freelancers Union]
• When the Check Isn’t in the Mail [Medium]

Recently on Story Board:

• PWAC and CMG Freelance together again!: CMG Freelance President Don Genova and PWAC President Doreen Pendgracs cordially invite all members of both associations in the Greater Toronto Area to join them at a ‘cross-pollination’ mixer on Wednesday, October 30th...

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.