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:
- Journalism programs struggle to adapt to changing times [J-Source]
- Working Media Podcast: Eternity Martis [J-Source]
- SABEW shucks “American” and emphasizes a new, global focus [Canadian Magazines]
From The U.S. and beyond:
- For journalists, is it time to delete your old tweets? [Poynter]
- How to remain organized and motivated as a freelancer [Freelance Writing Jobs]
- Tip: Check freelance fees before you pitch with “Who Pays Writers” [Journalism.co.uk]
- How to tell when unpaid internships are opportunities, when they’re an abuse [Poynter]
- How I land high paying clients without paying [The Freelancer]
- The importance of blogging for freelancers [Freelance Writing Jobs]
- After Publishing Largely Plagiarized Story, Bust Magazine Offers Extensive Mea Culpa [Jezebel]
- 4 essential editing tips for freelance writers [Freelancers Union]
Recently on Story Board:
- Mid-summer salvo from CMG Freelance president Don Genova: As freelancers wend our way through summer I hope everyone has some sort of opportunity to take time for yourself and not your clients. While you’re resting, just a few items to bring you up to date on the CMG Freelance world…
- Associate Members program welcomes new coordinator: Canada’s free union membership program for media students, volunteers, and precarious media workers has a new leader at the helm…
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.