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: 

• Women journalists and the glass ceiling [J-Source]
• The 2018 National Magazine Awards Jury [Magazine Awards]
• Radio-Canada reporter arrested for harassment after requesting interview [Ottawa Citizen]
• Turning newspapers into charities: A new model for the future? [J-Source]
• Internet giants should support local news, culture, Melanie Joly says [Toronto Star]
• Competition Bureau raids Postmedia headquarters over swap & closure of newspapers that cost over 300 jobs [Globe and Mail]
• The Canadian Press corrects errors in Indigenous section of CP Stylebook [J-Source]

From The U.S. and beyond:

• 3 Ways to Quit Waiting for “Perfect” Writing Conditions [The Write Life]
• 10 social media guidelines for freelancers [Freelancers Union]
• 10 tips for setting up your LinkedIn profile [Journalism.co.uk]
• NWU and ITT Sign Freelancer Agreement [National Writers Union]
• Freelancers And Low-Paying, Difficult Clients: A Love Story [Forbes]
• 5 tips for writing blog posts [Poynter]
• 6 Questions to Consider Before Accepting a Freelance Writing Gig [The Write Life]

Recently on Story Board:

• Webinar: Handling the Physical and Emotional Realities of Journalism: Journalism can be a risky business – not just in conflict zones but in many domestic settings as well. The risks have grown steadily across the years, and no one is more vulnerable than the freelancer, working without the technical, physical and emotional support of a single employer...
• Ottawa Media Mixer on March 20: Ottawa media workers, freelancers and students, you’re invited to a free media mixer later this month. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 20th and head down to Union Local 613 (315 Somerset St W) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m...

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.