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Start-ups focus on getting freelance writers paid
Last week we told you about Contently, a company that matches freelancers with brands and publishers who need writers. One of their tools allows writers to collect their fee instantly, as soon as their work has been approved. We had a comment from a Story Board reader confirming that the system works. Instant payment. No waiting [...]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 14-20
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: Media’s latest stories on Toronto’s Mayor Ford a challenge for a court fight? [J-Source] The Gawker-Toronto Star cat fight about the Rob Ford “exclusive” [J-Source] [...]
The Born Freelancer on the Care & Ethical Treatment of Interviewees, 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. Over the last couple posts I have discussed the importance of a freelancer’s interviewees and some of the techniques I have learned to maximize results [...]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 7-13
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: Newspapers Canada considering a national press council [J-Source] Breaking News: Can the paywall save Canadian newspapers? [The Walrus] Crowd-funding journalism: A new financing model for [...]
Is the Canada Periodical Fund helping TC Media squeeze freelancers?
By Katherine Lapointe The Canadian Media Guild has sent a letter to Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore asking him to review the funding TC Media receives from Heritage Canada’s Periodical Fund in the wake of the new contract it tried to impose on freelancers this year. TC Media has received between $7.5 and $8.5 [...]
Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards
Have you done any social justice writing this year? If so, you’re invited to submit your work for the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award. The award offers a $2000 magazine award as well as a $5000 book award and aims to provide support to writers who are pursuing social justice-related writing. Winning entries demonstrate [...]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 30-May 6
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 Coast takes CAJ’s top investigative award [J-Source] Toronto Star will hold training sessions for reporters following front-page apology [Poynter] Unpaid internships are just wrong [...]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 23-29
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: Toronto Star union comes back with offer [Steve Ladurantaye] How to effectively interview sources [Networds] (via @jaclynlaw) Vancouver Sun, the Province offering employee buyouts [Globe and [...]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 16-22
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: Recap of Women In Digital Journalism panel [J-Source] HootSuite gives interns back pay, ends unpaid internships [Vancouver Sun] (via @ArshyMann) The fight for freelancer rights [RRJ] Grantology 101: [...]
The Freelancer’s Bible
Freelancing has its challenges, but there’s more and more support out there these days for those of us who’ve chosen to hop on the freelance roller coaster. One of the latest freelancer resources comes from Sara Horowitz, founder of the U.S.-based Freelancers Union. Her new book The Freelancer’s Bible has something for every freelancer, offering advice [...]
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