Better now than it used to be: freelancing in Canada
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by Tannara Yelland Freelancing full-time is a kind of uncertain work advisable for only serious risk-takers. Your pay is never assured. You’re at the mercy of editors who may…
Angela West: a Q&A with the founder of Canadian Freelance Writing Jobs
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by Rachel Sanders Every day, Angela West does a generous thing for young Canadian writers. She gets up, has her coffee, and spends 15 or 20 minutes gathering job…
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #15 – Adrien Sala
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In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian writers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. 1. Where…
CMG launching Freelance Fridays in 2014
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Good news, Toronto area freelancers: the Canadian Media Guild is launching a new series of monthly freelance-oriented workshops. Freelance members of the CMG are invited to Freelance Fridays, a series…
The Born Freelancer on Working Through the Winter Blues
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. “I…
Freelancing on The Hill: a Q&A with Justin Ling
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by Rachel Sanders There aren’t many freelancers who do what Justin Ling does. The Ottawa-based journalist spends his days in the Press Gallery covering the news coming out of Parliament Hill. He’s had…
The Born Freelancer on Classic “Media” Movies
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. Over…
The Born Freelancer’s 2013 Holiday Wish List
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome in the comments. Of…
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #14 – Lyndsie Bourgon
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In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian writers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. 1. What’s the…
Chris Brookes on life as an independent radio producer
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Chris Brookes’ radio documentaries have been broadcast all over the world. From the U.S. to Europe to Australia, the work of this Newfoundland-based producer has caught the ear of…