I have never won a national journalism award. Which is okay, because I’m not a real journalist. But when I become a real journalist, it still won’t matter. Sure I’ll apply for the awards, but I’ll say it’s an honour just to be nominated. And if I win, I’ll frame my award and display it… Continue reading And the Winner is…
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Flagship of the Trade
When Toronto Life executive editor Lynn Cunningham gets her Esquire, Saturday Night, Canadian Business and Masthead magazines on the same day, it’s Masthead she reads first. “The information is so vital to me in what I do on a day-to-day basis,” says Cunningham. “While other publications are optional reads, Masthead is a must read.” In… Continue reading Flagship of the Trade
Licence to Quill
Andy Donato’s fourth floor office at The Toronto Sun is a mess. The floor is littered with empty boxes and scraps of paper. His desk-assuming there is a desk-is covered with papers, notes and assorted office paraphernalia. In the corner of the room sits an easel and a potpourri of pens, felts and brushes. A… Continue reading Licence to Quill
”Your Cheque’s in the Mail…”
Times don’t change. “Writers, who are the core of the industry are given little consideration by most publishers. Their remuneration is extremely low and uncertain. Raising writers’ rewards should be a priority for government, not simply because doing so might increase the quality of writing, but mainly because simple justice demands action,” said a management… Continue reading ”Your Cheque’s in the Mail…”