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:

• Media Union CWA Canada Condemns Herald Refugee Story [CWA Canada]
• Does serious journalism stand a chance? [J-Source]
• 2015 CAJ award finalists announced [J-Source]
• Developing from the Negative: Freelance photojournalism [Ryerson Review]

 

From The U.S. and beyond:

• Is transparency the new objectivity in journalism? [Journalism.co.uk]
• Do we need a new kind of nonprofit structure to support news as a public good? [Nieman Reports]
• Stop asking so many questions, don’t forget the kicker and other tips from Pulitzer winners [Poynter]
• Editors Tell All: What Subject Lines Work Best? [The Freelancer]
• 3 ways to build confidence – even when you're not feeling it [Freelancers Union]

 

Last week on Story Board:

• Freelance rates rising at CBC/Radio Canada: The Canadian Media Guild and CBC have agreed to an across-the-board wage increase of 1.5% for 2016-17.  This increase is also applicable to all the minimum rates applicable to Freelance Contributors...
• What is your time worth?: Be on the lookout for more than one story at a time. But most importantly, figure out what your time is worth, then make it work for you...

 

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