CAJ Conference opening night freelance mixer in Winnipeg May 2

April 24, 2019 Editor News eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Freelancers, if you're going to be in Winnipeg during the CAJ's annual conference next month, you're invited to a casual opening night mixer sponsored by CMG Freelance.

Come out to Tavern United Bell MTS Place (345 Graham Ave) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd. It's a chance to meet some freelance colleagues from across the country for a little networking and freelance camaraderie.

CMG Freelance will pick up the first round of drinks and some snacks for the table as well. Everyone is welcome -- members and non-members alike. The reservation will be under "Don, Canadian Media Guild."

Please RSVP to CMG Freelance president Don Genova at freelance@cmg.ca to let us know if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 16-22

April 22, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Can a news media that doesn’t really oppose fascism ever cover it well? [J-Source] #CAJ19 conference [CAJ] How beat reporting in 2019 works at…

2019 Access Copyright Payback claim period open until May 31

April 17, 2019 Editor News access copyrightfreelance compensation

Writers and visual artists, the 2019 Access Copyright Payback claim period is now open and you have until until May 31 to submit your claim.All creators who were affiliated with Access Copyright as of December 31, 2018 are eligible to submit a claim this year for written and visual work published in books, magazines, journals and/or newspapers…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 9-15

April 15, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Seven students each awarded $10,000 in scholarships [J-Source] Which online skills are journalism bosses expecting from students? [J-Source] 3…

Annual CAJ conference features sessions for freelancers

April 12, 2019 Editor Event cajconferenceevent

The annual Canadian Association of Journalists conference is less than a month away and this year's event features some special programming for freelancers. According to CAJ Toronto president Brent Jolly, the CAJ has been working to bring more discussion about freelance journalism into this year's conference, which is happening from May 3 to 5 at…

PWAC Toronto deep research seminar April 23

April 11, 2019 Editor Event eventpwac torontoresearchwriting advice

Toronto-area writers, mark your calendars for another PWAC professional development seminar. "Deep Research: Practical Tips and Techniques" is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. at the Miles Nadal JCC (750 Spadina Avenue).The seminar will offer practical information about conducting in-depth research online, in person, at…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 2-8

April 07, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: What Justin Brake's recent win means for press freedom in 2019 [J-Source] SABEW Canada Announces the Finalists for the 5th Annual Best in…

CMG Freelance tax time advice

April 04, 2019 Editor Advice advicecmg freelancefreelance financesvideo update

Spring has sprung! And that means it's tax time. CMG Freelance president Don Genova has a special offer that will help you learn everything you need to know about running your freelance business. Watch his latest video update.For more information on the costs and benefits of membership, check out this page on the CMG Freelance website.

2019 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards open for submissions

April 02, 2019 Editor News awardsdave greber freelance writers awardsfreelance awards

Freelancers, if you've written about social justice issues this year, it's time to submit your work for the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book and Magazine Awards.The awards are now open for submissions and the competition closes on Friday June 28, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. PST.The awards honour the memory of Dave Greber, a Calgary-based freelancer who…

Montreal Media Mixer and Post-Strike Celebration

April 01, 2019 Editor Event eventmedia mixermontreal

The CWA Canada Associate Members program is inviting working journalists, freelancers, students and professors who lent their support to the recent Concordia journalism strike against unpaid internships to celebrate with a media mixer.The mixer is scheduled for Thursday, April 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Montréal (Phoenix…