Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Nov 19-25
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: How specializing serves your writing business [PWAC Toronto] (via @luigibenetton) Tyee meets fundraising target of $100,000 [J-Source] Don’t kid yourself: being a freelancer means running […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Nov 13-18
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: Freelance journalist’s lawyer waits on John Furlong to agree to lawsuit court date [J-Source] COPA 2013 winners announced [Masthead] Networking tips for journalism students [J-Source] Rob […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Nov 5-12
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: The Tyee looks to expand nationally [J-Source] Vancouver Sun’s supposed handling of Amada Todd coverage raises ethical questions [J-Source] Canada Wide Media launches “multi-platform” lifestyle […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 29-Nov 4
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: Money Smarts: Estimating and Negotiating — event review [PWAC Toronto] 10 tips for the savvy environmental journalist [J-Source] Journalist fights back against Furlong media ‘onslaught’ [J-Source] […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 22-28
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: Ingram: What journalists must do when information is everywhere [Journomel.com] ONA13: three lessons learned for student journalists [J-Source] The (surprisingly) best time to quote your fee [PWAC […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 16-21
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: CAJ urges respect for journalists covering shale-gas protests in N.B. [CAJ] Rob Ford’s radio show should be killed, Councillor Paul Ainslie says [Globe and Mail] […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 8-15
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: The Complete Guide to Fearless Freelancing [Explore Create Repeat] (via @cawcreative) Crowdfunding counts as taxable income, Revenue Canada says [CBC] Pacific Newspaper Group wants […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 1-7
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: How to use social media to find clients & build relationships [Get it Write] (via @PWACToronto) Political cover wraps disguised as articles may be the […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 24-30
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: New CBC English boss plans to reshape broadcaster’s future [Globe & Mail] (via @sladurantaye) York University gives libel notice to Toronto Life [J-Source] TC Media […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 17-23
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: Universities wrestling with internship issues and the plight of the unpaid intern [Canadian Magazines] Student newspapers launch alternative newswire to Canadian University Press [J-Source] Toronto […]
