Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 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: Canadian University Press in financial crisis [J-Source] Self-publishing primer [PWAC Toronto] Bloomberg expands in Canada [J-Source] How to keep your emotional distance as a journalist [J-Source] The […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 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: Writing resources roundup [PWAC Toronto] The Business of Freelance Writing: The Query Letter [Paul Lima] Top ten checklist for contracting freelance writing [Michelle Greysen] Canadians aren’t ready […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 4-10
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: Writers’ Union members out in the cold [Toronto Star] (via @twuc) Canadian fiction writers’ average income: reality cheque please! [Descant] (via @Canadianmags) CBC […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 28-Feb 3
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: Three rules for supporting journalism with multiple revenue streams [J-Source] Montreal’s La Presse+ Sees Significant Gains in First 9 Months [Folio Mag] (via @mediagazer) How […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 21-27
Off the Wire shares freelancing, journalism, writing, publishing, and media business news for the Canadian media freelancer.
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 14-20
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: Canadian Media Guild seeking liftoff for freelance branch [Canadian Magazines] Daily newspapers a critical part of democracy [Media Union] (via @jsource) Surprised? Canadian newspaper columnists […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 7-13
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: The Globe and Mail’s bonus plan could backfire [J-Source] Postmedia memo on first quarter earnings [J-Source] To Pay or Not to Pay? Canadian magazines […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Dec 31-Jan 6
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: Entries now being accepted for the 2013 CAJ Awards program [CNW] (via @TorontoCAJ) Call for submissions: 2013 National Magazine Awards [Magazine Awards] (via @Canadianmags) […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Dec 24-30
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: Press Gallery ethics: a reply to Preston Manning [Toronto Star] 12 tips for covering Rob Ford’s city hall [Globe and Mail] (via @LuigiBenetton) Senate […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Dec 17-23
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: Alberta Bill 45 does not affect journalists, government says [J-Source] Does Alberta’s Bill 45 threaten media freedom? [J-Source] Apply for the E.U-Canada Young Journalist […]
