Writers

How Creating Your Own Opportunities Builds Diversity and Representation in Journalism

How Creating Your Own Opportunities Builds Diversity and Representation in Journalism

Lior Phillips

The days of only knowing a reporter through a byline are over. Read on to learn how journalists and readers are working together to change the face of journalism.

The True Value of Digital Media Is Building a Community Among Readers

The True Value of Digital Media Is Building a Community Among Readers

Cherie Hu

Cherie Hu shares how journalists can create success on Patreon by seeing readers as primary customers, treating value as a conversation, and building trust at the heart of her business.

Independence is key to Berlin Food Stories’ unbiased restaurant reviews

Independence is key to Berlin Food Stories’ unbiased restaurant reviews

Caitlin White

Readers love Berlin Food Stories for its unbiased take on where to eat in Germany's capital. Read on to learn why independence is so important its founder, Per Meurling (and to his hungry audience).

How to Make Money as a Writer with 43-time Published Author Seanan McGuire

How to Make Money as a Writer with 43-time Published Author Seanan McGuire

Olivia Seitz

If you’ve ever wondered how to make money as a writer, Seanan McGuire is one of the best authors to ask. After all, she’s published 43 books in addition to authoring numerous poems and short stories.

How to Build an Audience on Facebook: 9 Tips That Helped ‘Autistic Not Weird’ Gather 82,000 Followers on Facebook in Three Years

How to Build an Audience on Facebook: 9 Tips That Helped ‘Autistic Not Weird’ Gather 82,000 Followers on Facebook in Three Years

Olivia Seitz

Over time, Chris Bonnello leveraged his online success to become an international autism speaker and even an author. He even left his desk job behind thanks to the support of fans on Patreon.

How to Boost your Income on Patreon with a Special Offer

How to Boost your Income on Patreon with a Special Offer

Christine Donaldson

We recently launched our Special Offer feature and are loving seeing creators' success with it! To help you get the most out of Special Offers, we put together a list of Patreon Special Offer best practices.

3 Ways Kameron Hurley Is Reinventing How Writers Get Paid

3 Ways Kameron Hurley Is Reinventing How Writers Get Paid

Christine Donaldson

Not sure how to make money with your writing? Author Kameron Hurley shares 3 great ways to transform ongoing and sustainable writing income with a subscription model.

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Committing to Life as a Freelance Writer

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Committing to Life as a Freelance Writer

Marisa Belger

Are you considering becoming a freelance writer? Have a peek into a day in the life of a full-time freelancer before you take the leap.

Yes, You Can Self-Publish Your Book Online. Here’s What You Need to Know

Yes, You Can Self-Publish Your Book Online. Here’s What You Need to Know

Kati Holland

Are you considering self-publishing your book? This publication method has grown in popularity over the years. Find out if self-publication is best for you.

Eight Patreon Reward Ideas for Writers

Eight Patreon Reward Ideas for Writers

Christine Donaldson

If you are a writer who is looking for new ways to reward your patrons on Patreon, this post is for you! We have 8 great writer patron reward ideas to inspire you.