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:
- All the cuts (and a few hires) in Canadian journalism in 2017 [J-Source]
- Calgary freelancers throw office party for the office-less [CBC]
- Is Donald Trump journalism’s secret friend? [J-Source]
From The U.S. and beyond:
- Unions Are Gaining a Foothold at Digital Media Companies [New York Times]
- At Vice, Cutting-Edge Media and Allegations of Old-School Sexual Harassment [New York Times]
- 7 Ways to Avoid a Freelance Writing Funk This Winter [The Write Life]
- 5 ways to be philanthropic as a freelancer [Freelancers Union]
- Writing Tips: Understanding Register – And Why It Matters [The Write Life]
- How Freelancers Are Harassed — With No One to Tell [Dame Magazine]
- When harassment drives women out of journalism [Vox]
- The fear of pitching for freelance gigs [Freelancers Union]
Recently on Story Board:
- Webinar – Get the most out of your Instagram account: Social media expert Katt Stearns will have lots of tips on how to use Instagram in her next webinar, including advice on building your account, proper use of hashtags, engaging your audience, and using Instagram to share images to other platforms…
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.