Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 14-20 2012
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:
- Postmedia finds new home in downtown Toronto [J-Source]
- Mark your calendars: Publishing World, Nov. 17-19, Toronto [Masthead]
- Canada still outshining U.S. at newsstand: PBAA speakers [Masthead]
- Little Brother, a new Toronto literary, being launched [Canadian Magazines]
- Gazette refocuses as Postmedia cuts take hold [Globe and Mail] (via @sladurantaye)
- Taking the Initiative – How to Become More Proactive as a Writer During “Down” Months [NetWords] (via @jaclynlaw)
- The future of journalism is… branded [J-Source]
From the U.S. and beyond:
- What is the future of storytelling? Immersion, interactivity, integration and impact [The Next Web] (via @journochat)
- Layoffs Hit Editorial Staff at The Village Voice [New York Observer] (via @mediagazer)
- Metrics, metrics everywhere: How do we measure the impact of journalism? [Nieman Lab]
- 30 Indispensable Writing Tips From Famous Authors [BuzzFeed]
- Working With Freelancers: Advice From Arcana PR And Talent Egg [Star Business World] (via @jaclynlaw)
- Top 25 Most Popular Apps For Freelancers [MediaBistro]
From Story Board last week:
- The Reluctant Editor’s social media code of conduct : If you’re a writer, journalist, critic, or editor (or if you aspire to be any one of these things), Twitter is a great tool. Maybe the great tool. At least in terms of social networking. More than Facebook or even LinkedIn, Twitter allows professionals from all fields to engage with one another—to “connect,” as PR professionals like to say. These days, news often breaks on Twitter. And following the right sources is a good way to stay on top, and sometimes even ahead, of what people are talking about…
- The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #2 – Andrew Clark: In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian writers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life…
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.
Posted on August 20, 2012 at 8:06 am by editor · · Tagged with: news, Off the Wire
