The Montreal IATA office is looking for freelancers available for occasional commercial copywriting contracts.
The work would involve producing copy for IATA flyers, brochures, magazines and other commercial collateral.
To put your name forward for possible contracts, or for more information, please contact Sharon Hunter.
Volunteer Canada is looking for journalists to develop French language content by covering volunteer and philanthropic events happening in Montreal and throughout Quebec.
Note: This is a contract position (paid on a per story basis), not a volunteer position.
Online Course: Create a story, begin with the bones
Are you thinking of writing a book, but aren’t sure how to get started?
Join Jacqueline Snider for an online course designed to help you start writing the book you’ve been imagining.
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Professional development
EAC-QAC Seminars for Editors
The EAC-QAC is gearing up for another season of English seminars and we are pleased to offer seminars in Atlantic Canada as well as in Quebec. Please check this webpage regularly; as events are organized, they will be posted online.
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) Montreal, presents:
Content and Form: Writing with Reuse in Mind
Writers are called on every day to produce more content, for more
audiences, often with declining budgets and staff. Yet, no matter what
your business, efficient communication is crucial to your success. Your
content is a business asset that needs to be treated as such.
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A message from Craig Silverman:
I’m spreading the word that OpenFile, the online news startup I’m involved with, is looking for candidates for our Montreal editor position. This is a full time contract position, likely starting in early 2011 or late 2010. Click here for the job description.
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.
Continue reading "The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 2 of 2)"
PodCamp Montreal is back for its third edition. The bilingual event is a key conference in learning some basic and advanced skills on how to use social media and podcasting at our professional advantage.
Continue reading "PodCamp Montreal 2010, the New Media Unconference"
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.
Dimitri is also in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.
Continue reading "The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 1 of 2)"
Continue reading "The Wealthy Freelancer Free online conference"
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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Blogterview: Jacqueline Snider, Writer, Editor, Proofreader
Jacqueline Snider has and made several appearances here on the Mediaville blog, sharing insights and advice gleaned from more than a decade in the business.
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