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:
- How Doug Ford is endangering local news ecosystems [J-Source]
- Deadline approaching for CBC New Indigenous Voices media training course [CBC]
- Working as the newsroom’s “Diversity Hire” [The Tyee]
From The U.S. and beyond:
- Network like it’s 1999: Why writers need to pound the pavement [Freelancers Union]
- How to stay productive during dry spells [Working Not Working]
- ‘This could ruin us’: A class-action suit imperils California freelancers [CJR]
- How to Schedule Your Day When You Freelance or Work From Home [Lifehacker]
- How journalism got so out of touch with the people it covers [CJR]
- 9 ways freelance women can help each other get ahead [Freelancers Union]
- The Staff Of Gimlet Media Is Unionizing [BuzzFeed]
- Forget time management, focus on energy management [Freelancers Union]
Recently on Story Board:
- The Born Freelancer’s Q&A with “Light Writer” Maggie MacPherson: As a word person (primarily) I’ve always been fascinated by those skilled in the visual arts. Maggie MacPherson is a Vancouver-based freelance photographer whose work I admire greatly. A lifelong hobbyist, she turned professional about five years ago…
- PWAC Toronto editing seminar March 25: “Polishing Your Work: From Expert Tips to Editorial Workflows” is presented by PWAC Toronto Chapter and Magazines Canada on Monday, March 25 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre…
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.