AI and the freelance writer in 2025
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In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a looming force on the horizon. It’s here, embedded in the everyday work of many freelance writers. From content ideation to editing…
How to avoid bad clients: 8 tips for self-employed workers
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This article with tips to avoid bad clients is by Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau, authors of GOING SOLO: Everything You Need to Start Your Business and Succeed as Your…
Webinar: 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Generative AI
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) continues to spread into our daily lives. Some love it, some hate it, and some feel both emotions depending on the time of day. Back…
Off the Wire: April 2025
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We’re revitalizing our series, Off the Wire. Here, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus. Who needs a water cooler? As the…
Eight ways to keep things simple for freelance writers
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Over three decades as self-employed writers, we have realized that simplifying things is key to keeping our business running smoothly. These eight ideas will help you avoid headaches and keep on top of your ever-growing list of tasks.
Off the Wire: March 2025
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We’re revitalizing our series, Off the Wire. Here, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus. Who needs a water cooler? New regulations…
Navigating the Contract Maze: Expert Strategies for Freelance Success
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“The Devil is in the details!” That describes the importance that successful negotiations play in getting contracts that are comprehensible, unambiguous, and mutually beneficial. That’s the ideal. Reality is often…
16 ways to say no as a freelance writer (and why you would need to)
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This article about ways to say no is by Julie Barlow and Jean-Benoît Nadeau, authors of Going Solo: Everything You Need to Start Your Business and Succeed as Your Own…
Off the Wire: February 2025
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We’re revitalizing our series, Off the Wire. Here, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus. Who needs a water cooler? Freelancing stories…
Finding Money in Unexpected Places: A Freelancer’s Guide to Grants
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We have three panelists who’ve been down the grants path more than a few times, and are ready to share their deep and extensive expertise.