Last night was the second NABS benefit that we’ve had the chance to attend, and like the one before this, it was a fantastic night. The event was held at Victoria BMW, and it was filled with local agencies, printers, graphic designers, photographers, and every creative group possible. Part benefit, part networking event, it was a chance to dress up and enjoy a night out with people within the industry. As a freelancer, it’s great to find events like this. Not only do you get to meet some of the key players in the local region, but you get to … Continue reading
On Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 we had our first FreelanceForum, and it was awesome! The event was conceived by the smartkids at contently.com as part of a FreelanceForum week, and we were happy to be part of the local process. We were joined by a group of local freelancers – graphic designers, writers, communication experts, and more – to discuss the freelance opportunities available to us locally and globally. We reached out to some of the local businesses to get their support, and we were thrilled at the immediate and positive response they all gave us. Please help us say thanks to these … Continue reading
If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot. There’s no way around these two things that I’m aware of, no shortcut. ~Stephen King To follow up my last post, Writers Write, I thought I’d share an excerpt from my newest short story, available on Amazon today and tomorrow for your favourite price - free (if you’re reading this in the future, the price is still a pretty reasonable $.99 – so feel free to buy it! Target Acquired “The good news is – … Continue reading
To start, I need to apologize to my wife. Despite having a moustache when we first met (me, not her) she still managed to get past the revulsion of my hairy appendage and eventually (in a moment of weakness) agreed to marry me. That being said, let’s just say November is not her favourite month thanks to Movember. Movember, the international month of the moustache (of if you prefer, mustache), was created in Australia (but an “Australian moustache” is a different hairy beast…) to create awareness and raise funds in support prostate health. MoBros and MoSistas around the world have … Continue reading
Big thanks to the Ali Baba Pizza for providing hot and tasty pizzas for our participants today – and if you couldn’t make it to #YYJFree, why not call up your nearest Ali Baba’s and order up some delicious ‘za tonight? Hot, fresh, and delicious – just like ma used to order! check out their website: http://www.alibabapizza.com/ or give them a call right now -
Freelance Camp Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 Meet/Greet/Stretch 9:15 – 9:55 Pitch Your Topic Sessions – Block A Sessions – Block B 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Sessions – Bock C Sessions – Block D Sessions – Block E 4:00- 4:30 Next Steps/Introductions 4:30 – 5 Wrap up/Door Prizes 6:00 – Monday After Party – TBD Unconference We are conducting #YYJFree as an unconference, and one of the main (and only) rules of an unconference is: If you aren’t finding value in a session, or cannot provide value, please feel free to move to another session. An unconference is a … Continue reading
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