The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #23 — Josiah Neufeld
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. Josiah Neufeld is the winner of the 2014 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award for social justice writing. The Winnipeg writer has been published in The Walrus, The Globe and Mail, Utne Reader […]
Goal setting for freelancers
by Rebecca Hass Whether or not you’re getting ready to go back to school this fall, there is something hardwired in us about September. It’s the season of clean notebooks and a new teacher. We get a fresh start. That may explain why September is such a hot mess of resolutions and goal setting. Forget […]
Levelling Up as a Freelancer (or How to Spot a Turkey)
How to quickly evaluate every freelance opportunity by Miranda Miller Do you know when to turn down a contract? Wait. Turn down? What?! If the very thought of turning down work seems outrageous and counterproductive, you need to read on.
Deadly sins of freelancing
by Lesley Evans Ogden Relationships. Every successful freelancer knows that healthy professional relationships are everything. So if things aren’t going so well, perhaps it’s time to take a close look at whether you might be doing something that is annoying your editor/producer/client. To dive into the pet peeves that drive these people nuts, I […]
The Born Freelancer Looks Back Over 4 Years – Part 1
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. One of the greatest joys of writing a regular column like this is that your work stays online indefinitely and is there for all […]
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #22 — Kayli Barth
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. Kayli Barth is a Montreal-based freelance content marketing consultant who does a little bit of everything — from social media management to blog writing to digital marketing strategy. Last winter […]
7 Must-Have Social Media Tools for Freelance Writers
by Miranda Miller In my column on growing your freelance business in 2015, one of my “must-haves” for you this year was a beefed-up social media presence. So… how’s that going for you? Here are some of my favourite social media tools to help you on your way. See, we only have so many […]
From research to story: advice for writers
by Lesley Evans Ogden At the recent Canadian Science Writers Association Meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, two gurus of science journalism, Tom Hayden and Peter Calamai shared their sage advice on the art of turning research into a story. While their advice was given to and intended for science writers, many of their tips will be […]
How do freelancers take vacations?
by Rachel Sanders I’m writing this from a patio beside a cabin on one of British Columbia’s beautiful Gulf Islands. Hummingbirds are hovering around a feeder close by. There’s a cold beer by my elbow. And I’m working. On my vacation. I’m not complaining. I like my work. And I really like to be able to combine a […]
The Born Freelancer Talks With Stuart Ross
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. Toronto-born, Cobourg, Ontario-based freelancer Stuart Ross inspires many not just by what he says (in his various workshops and classes) or what he creates […]
