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The Writers’ Co-op

The Writers" Co-op

The Writers’ Co-op is an audio business handbook for freelance creatives. Host and executive producer Wudan Yan leverages her and co-hosts" experiences to provide a transparent look at what it takes to run a resilient freelance business. From negotiating higher rates, to protecting your business and intellectual property, to taking time off and organizing your workflow, to doing the mindset work needed to achieve your goals, you"ll walk away from this podcast with actionable tips to implement right

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00:26:50

Your questions and TWC’s answers

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/11/12

Today, we’re releasing the last episode of the last season of the show. After running three businesses for the bulk of a year, Wudan will focus her attention on her editorial business and new fact-checking agency, Factual. The podcast, the resources and everything else that The Writers' Co-op has created in the last five years will still live online and the Slack community will remain active. TWC was always intended to be an audiobook handbook for freelancers and will remain as such.The final

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00:42:14

10 Lessons in 10 Years of Freelancing with Wudan Yan

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/10/21

It's been 10 years since Wudan started freelancing, and she's learned a lot of lessons over the past decade. Now, she's running three businesses simultaneously. Most of us will probably just run one business at a time, but for those who want to think expansively and start another one, Wudan gives you a peek behind that curtain.In this episode, Jillian Anthony interviews Wudan. Jillian is a writer and editor with 13 years of experience in journalism and media. She is the former lead editor of Time

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00:39:07

Turn Your Solo Freelance Business into an Agency with...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/09/23

Over the past year, we've heard from many listeners who are curious about scaling up their freelance businesses to an agency. Agencies can allow freelancers to take on bigger projects that they might not have the capacity to do alone. They can also attract more well-known clients, because those big-namers want to work business-to-company, rather than business-to-individual with a freelancer. But what does it actually take to go from solo freelancer to agency owner?In this episode, Wudan talks

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00:50:48

Creating Your Own Podcast Production Network with Amy...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/08/26

Starting a new publication or production network has long been a big dream for many freelance journalists. Some have become disenfranchised with the status quo of how publications are run and are contemplating striking out on their own. Others see an opportunity to fill a niche that's been overlooked. But what does it take to bring a new media company from idea to execution?In this episode, Wudan talks with Amy Westervelt. Amy is an award-winning investigative journalist working in print and

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00:37:19

Fractional C-level Roles with Matthew Fenton

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/07/29

If you've been on LinkedIn lately, you might have noticed bios that include a “fractional” C-level job. Traditional C-suite jobs can be all-consuming, require deep expertise, leadership and ownership. For many freelancers, we probably don’t imagine holding a C-suite position, besides being the CEO of our own businesses. So — what’s the hype over these fractional C-level positions? In this episode, Wudan talks with Matthew Fenton. Matthew is the founder of Three Deuce Branding, a consultancy

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00:40:07

From Journalism to Money with Maya Lau

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/06/24

Typically, when we strike out on our own and launch a freelance business, we play it safe and start with what we know. If we previously worked at a marketing agency, we might offer services like copywriting and content marketing. We might target clients in that niche. After all, that’s where the bulk of our professional network — our potential first clients — may be.But what if you want to build a freelance business unrelated to your subject matter expertise? How do you determine what your business

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00:40:19

Diversify Your Business Fearlessly with Ashley...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/05/27

As a freelancer, the topic of diversification may be on your mind. The freelance market is what it is, and the pool of freelancers continues to grow - so we need ways of differentiating ourselves from others. You may be wondering how to level up in your business by offering new services, looking to a new client base, or both! But how can you do that in an intentional way?In this episode, Wudan talks with Ashley Cisneros Mejia Ashley is an award-winning journalist, communications expert, and former

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00:29:47

Why Freelancers Should Adopt a Leadership Mindset...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/04/29

What if we told you that all freelancers are leaders? The idea might seem counterintuitive at first: After all, freelancers provide services or products to our clients. We’re not leading or managing a team in a conventional sense. But leadership isn’t just about managing a team. It’s how you position yourself, how you talk about yourself, and how you show up every day in your work. In this episode, Wudan talks with Cynthia Pong. Cynthia is an award-winning career and leadership coach, speaker,

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00:36:00

Confronting Fear with Nicole Tsong

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/03/25

Career transitions often come with an element of fear. For freelancers, this might be a fear of rejection or of losing stable income. It might show up as a little voice in our head that says: “But what if I fail?” Fear is meant to protect us, yet it can also hold us back from trying new things and thinking expansively about our businesses. In this episode, Nicole Tsong joins Wudan to talk about confronting fear while making big career swings. Nicole is a former journalist-turned-podcast host and

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00:32:15

Q&A with Wudan Yan

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/02/26

Welcome to Season 8! We’re calling this year the “Year of Expansive Thinking.” This season will focus on how to think big about our businesses, ourselves, and what we think is possible.In the first episode, host and executive producer Wudan Yan answers questions from guest co-host Pam Moore about her businesses. Pam is an occupational therapist-turned-award-winning intuitive eating coach and journalist based in Boulder, Colorado. Wudan tells Pam more about how her business has changed drastically

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00:45:46

Crosspost! Conversations, Not Confrontations:...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/02/06

This episode is a cross-post between The Writers' Co-op and Freelance Cake, a podcast for ambitious freelancers who want to get more results with less effort, hosted by Austin L. Church. Austin had Wudan on his show to talk about how she cultivated a mindset of 'always be negotiating,' and how she got to a place where negotiations felt comfortable and conversation-like, rather than potentially contentious.

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00:05:10

A sneak peak into Season 8!

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2024/01/16

A preview into what this upcoming season holds! For updates, subscribe to thewriterscoop.substack.com Join our inclusive and psychologically safe Slack community as an All-Access Patreon at www.patreon.com/twcpod

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00:43:22

Fast and Slow Freelancing with Amy Romer

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/12/18

If you’ve been listening to The Writers’ Co-op since the first few seasons, you’ve heard us say: The magic is in the mix of work you get. Slower work – work that is recurring, or on a longer contract or time period – can make us feel both steady and fulfilled. But sometimes, we just need money now. That’s where fast freelancing comes in. Ideally, you have a mix of both in your business. Too much fast work, and you might burn out. Too much slow work and that could build resentment or put you in a

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00:34:38

Approaching Clueless Clients with Sara Gates

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/11/20

As freelancers, we’ve probably all worked with clients who couldn’t pin down exactly what they wanted. Maybe they never had a clear vision for the project, or maybe they constantly changed their mind—and your scope of work. The experience can be incredibly frustrating. Yet, even these clueless clients need (and deserve) help from freelancers. In this episode, Wudan talks to content marketer and strategist Sara Gates. Before Sara started her freelance business, she did a bit of everything at a

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00:34:43

Corporate to Freelance with Melody Burdette

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/10/23

A very overdone and true statement about freelancing is: “You’re running a business!” Businesses of all sizes have things like income targets, goals, creative direction—and even business plans! While some of those terms can sound a bit like “corporate speak,” these ways of doing things and problem solving in the corporate world can also be applied to your freelance business. In this episode, Wudan talks to Melody Burdette. Melody is a freelance content strategist and copywriter based out of Billie,

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00:47:00

Market Yourself Authentically with Rux Guidi

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/09/25

Most of us who work for ourselves probably don’t love marketing but know that it’s a necessary task to attract more clients. Some take a more traditional approach—constantly sharing work and services on social media or socializing at conferences. But that might not work for everyone. In this episode, Wudan talks with Ruxandra (Rux) Guidi. Rux is a narrative journalist working in print and audio based in Tucson, Arizona. Her work is published in the BBC, NPR, Marketplace, High Country News, The New

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00:37:40

Create Your Own Publication with Leah Sottile

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/08/28

Most of the time, freelancers who work with clients do not own the rights to the creative work that's produced. Even retaining a modicum of your rights is frequently a prolonged legal battle that results in very little. But some freelancers who want ownership over their work are turning to another source of income: newsletters. Creating a newsletter is like running your own mini publication. There are questions about when to publish, how frequently to publish, how much to charge your

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00:43:52

Rate Increases and Price Ceilings with Kat Boogaard

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/06/26

Determining rates can be really tricky for freelancers. We need our clients to agree to a price for a project, but we can’t sell ourselves short and leave money on the table. Naturally, freelancers might wonder: How much can I charge before I price myself out of work? In this episode, Wudan talks to freelancer Kat Boogaard. Kat is a Wisconsin-based writer focused on blog content for software clients in the productivity, project management, and business ownership spaces. You can follow her on

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00:46:02

Navigating Freelance Career Transitions with Simone...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/05/22

Navigating crossroads in our careers isn’t easy — not when we’re traditionally employed, and certainly not as freelancers, where we pick the rules. The possibilities can seem endless. One assignment, one client, or maybe even one email can completely change what we decide to do next. While considering making a big career shift, we can sometimes feel stuck, and the next steps might not feel immediately obvious. In this episode, guest host Simone Stolzoff joins Wudan to talk about how to navigate big

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00:36:26

Set Yourself Up Well for Freelancing When You’re...

The Writers’ Co-op ·

2023/05/22

If you consume media, are a media worker, or just happen to pay attention to what’s happening to the media landscape, you might have heard that the industry is having… a bad time, to say the least. Hundreds of reporters and media employees have been laid off this year as newsrooms are shutting down or downsizing. Some who are affected by these cuts try to move on to another full-time job, but other times, a layoff can lead to the freelance life. In this episode, Wudan is joined by guest co-host

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