Angela West: a Q&A with the founder of Canadian Freelance Writing Jobs
by Rachel Sanders Every day, Angela West does a generous thing for young Canadian writers. She gets up, has her coffee, and spends 15 or 20 minutes gathering job listings from around the web and aggregating them on her own website, Canadian Freelance Writing Jobs. She’s also a freelance writer, who, over the past […]
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #15 – Adrien Sala
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. 1. Where are you when most of your story ideas come to you? Usually in conversation with friends. I do a bunch of different stuff, freelancing is […]
CMG launching Freelance Fridays in 2014
Good news, Toronto area freelancers: the Canadian Media Guild is launching a new series of monthly freelance-oriented workshops. Freelance members of the CMG are invited to Freelance Fridays, a series of free workshops that will take a closer look at some of the nuts and bolts of freelancing. Just in time for tax season, the […]
The Born Freelancer on Working Through the Winter Blues
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. “I love winter” I hear some of you professing. “Stop being such a wuss”. Well, good for you and your well-adjusted mental attitude. You possess a […]
Freelancing on The Hill: a Q&A with Justin Ling
by Rachel Sanders There aren’t many freelancers who do what Justin Ling does. The Ottawa-based journalist spends his days in the Press Gallery covering the news coming out of Parliament Hill. He’s had his work published in the National Post, the Globe and Mail, Maclean’s Magazine and the Ottawa Citizen, but there are unique challenges that come with working as a freelance political […]
The Born Freelancer on Classic “Media” Movies
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. Over the years I think certain classic entertainment movies about media have had as much impact on my life’s decision to work in media and as […]
The Born Freelancer’s 2013 Holiday Wish List
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. Of course we’d all like more work; better pay; understanding editors/producers; and enjoyably challenging assignments. It goes without saying. And I wish all of these unto you […]
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #14 – Lyndsie Bourgon
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. 1. What’s the most important thing you’ve done over the years for professional development? I took a feature writing course at Ryerson and that was really helpful for […]
Chris Brookes on life as an independent radio producer
Chris Brookes’ radio documentaries have been broadcast all over the world. From the U.S. to Europe to Australia, the work of this Newfoundland-based producer has caught the ear of international audiences and won multiple awards. In September, Brookes gave a presentation at the Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Survival Seminar in Toronto. He described the […]
Researcher seeks interviews with freelancers
A University of Western Ontario doctoral student is looking for Canadian freelance writers to participate in a study of freelance working conditions. Robert Bertuzzi, a PhD student in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, is seeking freelancers who are able to commit to one 90-minute interview. His dissertation will explore the experiences and working conditions […]
