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:
- Advocates condemn xenophobic op-ed by Calgary instructor calling for end to diversity [CBC]
- Postmedia editorial staff in Vancouver disavow published commentary criticizing diversity, tolerance, and inclusion [Georgia Straight]
- Excitement builds with advances in campaign for factual TV workers [CWA Canada]
From The U.S. and beyond:
- How to bridge the divide between you and your clients [Freelancers Union]
- Top Side Jobs for Freelancers: List of Creative Ways to Earn Extra Money Online [Freelance Writing Jobs]
- Freelancer launching online platform that promises to treat writers and sources with respect [Journalism.co.uk]
- Simple ways to jump-start your creativity [Freelancers Union]
- ‘The threats follow us home’: Survey details risks for female journalists in U.S., Canada [CPJ]
- Dead stories and the small fees for killing them [CJR]
Recently on Story Board:
- 2019-2020 Travers Fellowship applications open: Freelancers and students (as well as staff journalists) are welcome to apply for the fellowship, which provides an annual $25,000 award to cover travel, reporting and research expenses, and a stipend for a journalist…
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.