<p>It&#39;s been 10 years since Wudan started freelancing, and she&#39;s learned a lot of lessons over the past decade. Now, she&#39;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.</p><p>In this episode, Jillian Anthony interviews Wudan. </p><p>Jillian is a writer and editor with 13 years of experience in journalism and media. She is the former lead editor of <em>Time Out New York</em>, and her writing has been published in <em>Cosmopolitan</em>, <em>Marie Claire</em>, <em>Pop-Up magazine</em>, Contently, and many other publications. As a freelancer, she works with major tech, travel, and media companies in many content and marketing roles; is a regular public speaker at events like SXSW; and helps writers find their footing in the freelance world. She authors the newsletter<a href="https://cruelsummerbookclub.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Cruel Summer Book Club</a>, about making space for your art and yourself, and hosts a<a href="https://pod.link/1579533957" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> podcast</a> of the same name.</p><p>Wudan reflects more on what she&#39;s learned over her career and dives into what it’s like to juggle three businesses. </p><p><strong>Resources: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Wudan&#39;s <a href="https://www.wudanyan.com/late-fee" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">viral story on late fees</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/workers/workersrights/freelancer-workers.page" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">NYC freelance workers&#39; rights</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theopennotebook.com/2017/10/10/when-science-reporting-takes-an-emotional-toll/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">When Science Reporting Takes an Emotional Toll</a> by Wudan Yan</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.burnoutbook.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Burnout</a> by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-anthony/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Jillian Anthony on LinkedIn</a></p></li></ul>

The Writers’ Co-op

The Writers' Co-op

10 Lessons in 10 Years of Freelancing with Wudan Yan

OCT 21, 202442 MIN
The Writers’ Co-op

10 Lessons in 10 Years of Freelancing with Wudan Yan

OCT 21, 202442 MIN

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<p>It&#39;s been 10 years since Wudan started freelancing, and she&#39;s learned a lot of lessons over the past decade. Now, she&#39;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.</p><p>In this episode, Jillian Anthony interviews Wudan. </p><p>Jillian is a writer and editor with 13 years of experience in journalism and media. She is the former lead editor of <em>Time Out New York</em>, and her writing has been published in <em>Cosmopolitan</em>, <em>Marie Claire</em>, <em>Pop-Up magazine</em>, Contently, and many other publications. As a freelancer, she works with major tech, travel, and media companies in many content and marketing roles; is a regular public speaker at events like SXSW; and helps writers find their footing in the freelance world. She authors the newsletter<a href="https://cruelsummerbookclub.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Cruel Summer Book Club</a>, about making space for your art and yourself, and hosts a<a href="https://pod.link/1579533957" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> podcast</a> of the same name.</p><p>Wudan reflects more on what she&#39;s learned over her career and dives into what it’s like to juggle three businesses. </p><p><strong>Resources: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Wudan&#39;s <a href="https://www.wudanyan.com/late-fee" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">viral story on late fees</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/workers/workersrights/freelancer-workers.page" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">NYC freelance workers&#39; rights</a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theopennotebook.com/2017/10/10/when-science-reporting-takes-an-emotional-toll/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">When Science Reporting Takes an Emotional Toll</a> by Wudan Yan</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.burnoutbook.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Burnout</a> by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski</p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-anthony/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Jillian Anthony on LinkedIn</a></p></li></ul>