“Independent journalists usually don’t have teams who can evaluate potential funders. So what can you do to ensure a funder is ethically aligned?” @lizkellynelson.com of Project C & Mollie Muchna of @trustingnews.bsky.social share tips for assessing funders + funder disclosures for creators.

Creator journalists are already beginning to play a key role in reaching diverse audiences. But “without intentional investment,” writes @lizkellynelson.com, “many of these voices risk fading just as they are beginning to prove their value to the wider information ecosystem.”

Another day and more cuts as we hit peak journalism layoff season. Join Project C on Nov. 24th at 1 p.m. ET for a live session with real working indie journos to explore whether the creator economy path is right for you. luma.com/lcbckl7j

If you were affected by the @teenvogue.com layoffs – or any other newsroom layoffs – join me, @lexroman.com and members of the Project C community for this free session on Nov. 24th: luma.com/lcbckl7j

It's Friday. Lots of links and a few thoughts about trad media's rush to lock down big-name creator-model journos.

If you don't know @aisforafro.bsky.social's work, you should. Read all about her partnership with @mlk50.com then smash that Follow button on both! newsletter.projectc.biz/p/amber-sher...

I abhor hot takes, yet I have one: What is being termed a “creator success story” by many is really a re-absorption into the same structures independent creators seek to escape. Thoughts? www.wsj.com/business/med...

There’s a few spots left in our “Going Solo” 8 week accelerator for journalists going independent. We begin October 2. Come to our open house today and learn more! luma.com/xlyzgbuh

We’re thrilled to partner with @lizkellynelson.com's Project C to map the news creators currently transforming the global media landscape! Learn more about this initiative, and let us know who your favorite news creators are: newsletter.projectc.biz/p/what-s-nex...

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Registration for the fall Going Solo cohort is open and we're already half full. If you're thinking about a solo journalism career, join us and the alumni who have already launched independent projects after going through the workshop! projectc.biz/going-solo

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Also, I will be writing on Substack-- please consider subscribing, and supporting my writing and video work there. karenattiah.substack.com

If you missed #ONA25 last week, you missed a BIG moment for creator-model journalism - click through for insights from @caitlindewey.bsky.social @adrianalacy.com @lni.media and more! newsletter.projectc.biz/p/the-massiv...

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Welcome to the new new media! I take a close look at Project C’s — that’s @lizkellynelson.com and @lexroman.com — Back Indie Media Drive, a collaborative case study in growth outside a venture-backed platform’s walled garden. That includes me. And you. Vroom vroom! 🏎️ 💨

Heading to #ONA25 next week? Join me, @mattkiser.bsky.social @caitlindewey.bsky.social and Kiran Chawla to find out how they got their starts - and are making a sustainable career - as independent creator journalists. ona25.journalists.org/schedule/

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Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Project C just announced the FIRST EVER Creator Cohort at ONA. 10 creator journalists will travel to New Orleans in September to take part in special programming and the full ONA experience. newsletter.projectc.biz/p/meet-the-p... @lizkellynelson.com

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade

Must-read from @lexroman.com journalistspaythemselves.com/p/why-substa...

There’s a new survey for U.S.-based video creators (YouTube, TikTok, Insta, Substack, etc.) making content that informs or explains real-world issues. It’s about how how the work gets done + what support video creators need. 👉Take it and share with fellow creators! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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🚨 The Top 50 Creator-Model Journalists list is live! This is the future of independent media. The people you need to be following and supporting. Check out the full list + findings 👉 projectc.biz/top50creator...

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one thing I tried to add was my availability as a resource to independent creators or influencers. creating videos is hard! it's a lot of research and production work! I'm happy to help fact-check or share thoughts on tech policy stories to contribute to accurate reporting.

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What the actual fuck.

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Beware messaging that talks about empowering creators while in the next breath saying a big part of the investment is "doubling down on the app" - which adds another layer between creator and consumer. post.substack.com/p/substack-s...

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So fun to talk to @fzierer.bsky.social about my favorite topic!

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“It’s not enough to fix something and be a perfectionist. It’s how you respond to mistakes.” @mattkiser.bsky.social #srccon25

Here is some advice to literally any reporter working for a major outlet: use this time to build up a following, an independent one who knows you for you, interact with your readers and tell them you appreciate them, get your outlet to buy you a DSLR and tripod and a good mic, and your own list.