Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 22-28
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: La Presse to cut 158 positions as it eliminates weekday paper [Montreal Gazette] Mohamed Fahmy to teach at University of British Columbia [Metro Vancouver] Media […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 15-21
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: Former Olympic boss John Furlong wins defamation case filed by journalist [Vancouver Observer] Freelance journalist who sued John Furlong loses defamation case [Globe and […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 9-14
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: Overwhelmed by Your To-Do List? Start Here [Freelance Hustle] Writers Vote: Election “How To” for TWUC Members [TWUC] Glacier Media to close three more B.C. […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 1-8
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: Media Fact Check: What the Press Got Wrong About Alan Kurdi, and What It Got Right [Canadaland] Mohamed Fahmy: Egyptian court releases ruling details […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 25-31
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: Ottawa formally petitioning for Mohamed Fahmy’s release [Toronto Star] Egyptian court sentences Canadian journalist Fahmy to three years in prison [Globe and Mail] […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 18-24
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: Margaret Atwood column pulled, re-posted on National Post website [Globe and Mail] 7 ways to find your first client (or get new clients fast!) [The Freelance […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 11-17
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: CMG registers as a third party in the federal election [CMG] PWAC Chat: All about setting fees [Storify] (via @SueHorner) What freelance work looks […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 5-10
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: Broken Pencil magazine celebrates 20 years [Masthead] Evan Solomon back in political mix with new radio show on SiriusXM Canada, column in Maclean’s [Globe […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 28-August 4
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: Six Summer Reads to Improve Your Freelance Business [PWAC Toronto] I’m calling it: Podcasting is the future of journalism [The Tyee] CBC journalist takes […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 20-27
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: Broken Pencil celebrates two decades of ‘zining [Canadian Magazines] The Syrup Trap brings its humour to print [Masthead] Wrongful dismissal suit by The Tyee EIC […]
