Archive for October, 2012
Content farm writing rates hit a new low
We all know how bad the downward pressure on freelance writing rates is these days. And with the proliferation of online “content farms” things seem to be getting worse. Over the weekend, the news and gossip site Gawker posted what they call the “worst writing job ever.” The ad, originally posted on Craigslist in Portland, is […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer October 1-9
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: Hubert Lacroix reappointed as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada for another five-year term [Canadian Heritage] Up against the squeeze: Measures to help CBC/Radio-Canada meet its […]
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #3 – Suzanne Boles
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? Social media (for example following up on tweets about a new […]
The Born Freelancer on how to get a great sounding interview – Part 4
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. Yesterday I reviewed some basic mic handling tips. Today I share some final general thoughts with you on the mechanics of successfully recording quality sound interviews. […]
The Born Freelancer on how to get a great sounding interview – Part 3
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. LAST WEEK I wrote about the importance of microphones in obtaining the best quality sound possible for your recorded interviews. Today a few more thoughts on effectively […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer September 25-October 1
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: Community news website OpenFile suspends publication [Globe and Mail] Public editor: Journalism, commercial interests should be kept separate [Globe and Mail] Print newspapers still most popular […]
