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July 31, 2010

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Agency Business Guidelines

A list of proposed guidelines for publishers for dealing with subscription agencies. Developed and hosted by the Magazine Publishers of America. ¶ http://www.magazine.org/circulation/educational_guides/1816.cfm

Canadian Salary Survey

The results of Masthead Magazine's survey of Canadian publishing salaries. Available with subscription to mastheadonline.com. ¶ http://www.mastheadonline.com/exclusive/salarysurvey06.shtml

Canadian Writers Pay Scales

A listing of pay scales for freelance writers, from the Professional Writers Association of Canada. ¶ http://www.writers.ca/whattopay.htm

Freelance Writing FAQ

Answers to common questions about careers in freelance writing.. ¶ http://www.pwac.ca/eventsandresources/frequentlyaskedquestions

Masthead Columns on Legal Issues in Publishing

An archive of news and columns on the legal side of the industry. Available with subscription to mastheadonline.com. ¶ http://www.mastheadonline.com/library/

Michael Geist Legal Blog

A blog by one of Canada's leading copyright law experts, covering privacy legislation, copyright and Internet law. ¶ http://www.michaelgeist.ca/

Philanthropy News

A U.S.-based news and resource site for non-profit and charitable organizations. ¶ http://www.pnnonline.org

Privacy Legislation Explained

A simplified description for Canadian publishers explaining the rules and regulations for compliance to current Canadian privacy legislation. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/consumer_marketing.php

PrivacyInfo.ca

A news and resource site dedicated to Canadian privacy law. Produced and managed by Michael Geist, a lawyer specializing in copyright and privacy law. ¶ http://www.privacyinfo.ca/

The Shoestring: A newsletter for Small Magazines

A regular Magazines Canada email newsletter with news, tips, trick and resources for small magazines. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/small_magazines.php

What Editors Do

A list of the various jobs and tasks for editors in the Canadian magazine industry. ¶ http://peavi.bc.ca/what_editors_do.htm