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:
- Winners of the Canadian Online Publishing Awards announced [J-Source]
- Publication ban charge against Halifax’s Frank Magazine dismissed [J-Source]
- 2017 Alberta Magazine Awards open for entry [Alberta Magazines]
- Digital Publishing Awards announce categories for 2017 [Magazine Awards]
- As the ink fades: A look at the uncertain future newspapers face [J-Source]
From The U.S. and beyond:
- Is your office space stressing you out? Here are 5 tips to declutter and destress [Freelancers Union]
- Writing Drunk and Editing Sober: Here Comes the Science [Freelance Writing Gigs]
- The Bad Freelancer’s Guide to Fall [Freelancers Union]
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President-elect Trump: Already very good for nonprofit news outlets [Washington Post]
- What Freelancers Should Know About The Gig Economy [The Nu School]
- Tip: How to find the right niche for you [Journalism.co.uk]
Recently on Story Board:
- Digital media mixer in Toronto November 22: Freelancers, students and media workers are invited to a mixer in Toronto on Tuesday, November 22nd from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Watson’s. It’s an opportunity to make connections with peers and mentors working in digital media, and to discuss the changing nature of media work…
- Webinar for members November 16, “Inbox Zero”: How many emails are piled up in your inbox right now? Hundreds? Thousands? Is it stressing you out? Want to do something about it? Our next webinar for members is just what you need…
- YWS brings young workers together in solidarity: Between Oct. 23 and 25 over 400 young workers gathered in Ottawa with one purpose: to discuss the employment landscape for emerging young workers in Canada…
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.