Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?
From Canada:
- Seven students each awarded $10,000 in scholarships [J-Source]
- Which online skills are journalism bosses expecting from students? [J-Source]
- 3 really good things that can come from doing your taxes [Rags to Reasonable]
From The U.S. and beyond:
- 6 ways writers drive their editors crazy [Freelancers Union]
- As the industry matures, content marketing platforms develop growing pains [Managing Editor]
- Hitting home runs with pitches [Nieman Storyboard]
- Reddit for Writers: 47 Writing Subreddits to Explore [Writers Digest]
- 10 simple ways to spring clean your inbox [Inc.]
- Journalists of Color Face Harassment by Sources [Open Notebook]
- 4 Foolproof Ways To Find Expert Interviews For Your Articles [Journo Resources]
- Need Backup? How Freelance Writers Can Find Subcontractors to Work With [Freelance Writing Jobs]
- How to negotiate your rate like a pro (Part 2) [The Freelancer]
- How to negotiate your rate like a pro (Part 1) [The Freelancer]
- After a tough Winter, beware of the Springtime, “Yes, of course!” [Freelancers Union]
Recently on Story Board:
- Annual CAJ conference features sessions for freelancers: On day one of the conference, CMG Freelance is sponsoring a one-hour session dedicated to freelancing. “Going solo: 411 boot camp for the freelance journalist” features freelancers Kalli Anderson, Alison Motluk, Justin Ling, and Sunny Dhillon…
- PWAC Toronto deep research seminar April 23: The seminar will offer practical information about conducting in-depth research online, in person, at libraries and other places.You’ll pick up some tips on locating hard-to-find data, statistics, historical information, records, and transcripts and find out how to go beyond Google searches and make information requests…
Spot a story you think we should include in next week’s Off the Wire? Email the link to editor@thestoryboard.ca or tweet us at @storyboard_ca.