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Looking for a few good freelancers

Giancarlo — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:12:41 +0000

Being busy with (well-paying) work is a key part of any freelance businessperson’s success. But sometimes, too much work means having to pass up, or at least, sub-contract interesting jobs.

Hopefully, when Mediaville’s redesigned, interactive Marketplace comes online in the next few months, providing job leads to fellow media pros of various specialties will be a lot easier.

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The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 2 of 2)

Dan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:14:03 +0000

Dimitri “Have pen, will travel” Ly is a writer, editor, illustrator, podcast host, and webmaster. He works on pieces for websites, magazines, universities, DVD releases, private corporations, and government services.

When he isn’t doing all that, Dimitri is in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.

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Mediaville All-Media Mixer II – Don’t forget to RSVP!

Dan — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:10:52 +0000

A friendly reminder that after the unbridled success of the last Mediaville All-Media Mixer, a second event is happening next week! This is more than just a social event, it’s a chance to forge closer ties — especially business ties — with other Montreal based freelance media professionals.

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All-Media Mixer II

Giancarlo — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:46:13 +0000

Wednesday, August 18, 7:30-9 p.m. @ Irish Embassy Pub

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We’re at it again!

Back by popular demand, we’re organizing another freelancer meet and greet next month. Our last event was such a success — about 30 freelance professionals in print, video, radio, web and mobile media, whether creative, journalistic or corporate — how could we resist?

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Q&A : the low down on Station C (2/2)

Dan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:21:45 +0000

This is the second of two posts in which Patrick Tanguay, Co-founder of Station C, location of the recent Mediaville All-Media Mixer, answers a few questions to help freelancers better understand the concept of coworking, and see why working in a professional, creative space like Station C beats the distractions of the home office or the coffee shop.

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Q&A : the low down on Station C (1/2)

Dan — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:16:25 +0000

Those that attended the Mediaville All-Media Mixer, already know Station C. An excellent workspace, Station C made quite an impression with many of the freelancers in attendance, so it’s time to recap how the space operates, why it’s good for freelancers and to take look at a few other interesting points about the space.

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All-Media Mixer: the afterglow

Dan — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:04:31 +0000

Wow!

Last night’s All Media Mixer event was excellent – I’m still buzzing from it!

There was a fantastic turnout, with a great spread of media freelancers encompassing a range of talents and industries.

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Co-working 101: What is this co-working?

Dan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:34:50 +0000

Working from home driving you nuts? Working in cafe's driving you mad? Co-working may be the answer for you.