Crafting the “Reactive Story” — Reworking News Stories into Web Features
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by Steven Threndyle If you’re as ADD as most writers I know, you probably spend a bit of your day on social media and get a significant amount of your…
Pitching around staff writers
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By Brittany Duggan As a freelancer, it’s hard to keep of track of which Canadian media outlets still have budgets for outsourcing. “The Globe has a freeze on freelancers for…
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #34 — Anne Mullens
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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. Anne Mullens is…
Turning Your Holiday into a Travel Writing Opportunity
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By Brittany Duggan As a freelancer, days not worked are days not paid. But that doesn’t you mean don’t get to take holidays, whether in your own backyard or to…
A Q&A with freelance writer Cole Kazdin
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by Brittany Duggan Cole Kazdin is a writer, performer and four-time Emmy winning television journalist. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she regularly contributes to VICE, MEL Magazine and…
The fine line of the follow-up
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by Brittany Duggan Following up with editors after sending a story pitch can be anxiety-inducing. “Why have I not heard back?” “Is it a bad idea?” “Are they just too…
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #32 — Jennifer Van Evra
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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. Jennifer Van Evra is a…
Victoria Freelancers: Register for our Perfect Pitch workshop
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Victoria-area freelancers, CMG Freelance has a professional development opportunity coming your way next month. Every freelancer — whether new or experienced — can use some pitching practice. So join us for…
The 3 R’s of freelancing: Reuse, Repurpose, Resell
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By Sandra Phinney You’ve heard that clichéd line, “the gift that keeps giving.” I’m starting to view my stories that way. If I resell an article I’ve written, or repurpose…
The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #31 — David Hayes
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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. David Hayes is an…