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?
Should I Work For Free?: There’s been a lot of talk this month about whether – and under what circumstances — a freelancer should agree to work for free. The online debate was sparked by journalist Nate Thayer’s blog post about being asked to repurpose a previously-published article for use by the Atlantic… without any compensation…
The Born Freelancer on the Legacy of Max Ferguson: CBC Radio and TV personality, writer, world music lover, satirist, and fellow freelancer Max Ferguson died earlier this month at age 89. You’ll be forgiven if you aren’t entirely familiar with his name or reputation; he retired from the public airwaves back in 1998. But during his professional life on the CBC he became one of this country’s most beloved national radio “stars” and – although he would hate and deny the description – the satirical conscience of Canada….
