What is your time worth?
By Sandra Phinney It’s a curious human trait how we tend to put certain people and professions on a pedestal, while we look down on others. I was acutely aware of this when I farmed. When I taught...
View ArticleAccess Copyright & Access Copyright Foundation: What Can They Do for You?
by Elle Andra-Warner Are you registered with Access Copyright (AC) as one of over 11,000 Canadian writers, visual artists or publishers who receive an annual payment? Or have you ever applied for a...
View ArticleThe Freelancer’s Guide to Content Marketing
By Steven Threndyle Chances are, you didn’t become a freelancer because you wanted to learn how to write something called “native advertising.” Maybe you’re a graduate from a journalism school, or...
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Freelance Finance: By the hour, or by the word?
by Steven Threndyle Recently, a Vancouver-based company called Grizzly Coast Media created a bit of a stir online when it started posting jobs for freelancers that paid $50 for anywhere from 1,000 to...
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Non-fiction book publishing advice for freelance writers
By Lesley Evans Ogden Have you ever thought about writing a non-fiction book? It’s a daunting undertaking, but for many published book authors, it’s also a rewarding one. In April 2018, Science Writers...
View ArticlePublic Lending Right Program’s 2019 registration period now open
If you’re a Canadian author, illustrator or photographer with one or more published books, it’s time to register for the Public Lending Right Program. The program is a Canada Council for the Arts...
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PWAC panel advises freelancers to ask for raises
by Meagan Gillmore Photo courtesy of PWAC Toronto Chapter Stagnant or low rates should motivate freelancers, not make them timid. That’s according to a panel of experienced freelancers who spoke...
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The Born Freelancer on Clients Who Are Slow to Pay
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? We’d love to hear from you in the...
View ArticlePublic Lending Right Program’s 2020 registration period now open
Canadian authors, illustrators and photographers with one or more published books, can now register for the Public Lending Right Program. The program is a Canada Council for the Arts initiative that...
View Article2021 Access Copyright Payback claim period now open
Writers and visual artists, the 2021 Access Copyright Payback claim period is now open and you have until until May 31 to submit your claim. If you were affiliated with Access Copyright as of December...
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