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Chrissy Stroop @thebugbeardispatch.bsky.social · 11h

Many of us whose progressive values drive us to indie media wish we could give our stuff away.

The thing is, we need to eat and we need resources to do the work. Somebody’s gotta pay for it.

The Flytrap gives away one free post a month. My newsletter, The Bugbear Dispatch, goes every other post.

Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 21h

1. If you want indie journalism, you gotta pay for it.

2. Paywalls work. I resisted using a paywall for a long time until I realized I had to if I wanted to pay my bills.

3. Journalism is a public good that doesn't exist without public support. Keep it out of billionaire hands with a paid sub.

The Flytrap @theflytrapmedia.com · 1d

We do have a paywall, and that's because journalism has a cost. We pay all our contributors 0.50c a word & the founders haven't been compensated for the year, so we do ask for people to pay for our content. We still haven't made a profit this year, so we are unapologetic about that.

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 21h

1. If you want indie journalism, you gotta pay for it.

2. Paywalls work. I resisted using a paywall for a long time until I realized I had to if I wanted to pay my bills.

3. Journalism is a public good that doesn't exist without public support. Keep it out of billionaire hands with a paid sub.

The Flytrap @theflytrapmedia.com · 1d

We do have a paywall, and that's because journalism has a cost. We pay all our contributors 0.50c a word & the founders haven't been compensated for the year, so we do ask for people to pay for our content. We still haven't made a profit this year, so we are unapologetic about that.

Gibbety🎃Flibbet @thecorrection.bsky.social · 1d

paywalled

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 21h

Loved this article!

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Ethan Lou @ethanlou.bsky.social · 3d

A periodic reminder that while this is a free country, and you can pitch me however you like, the best avenue is my Globe and Mail email, [email protected]. That is because only my Globe email will have an out-of-office response if I'm not around.

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 2d

Brionna's the lawyer I trust for contracts! I worked with her last year and really appreciate her thoughts. If you work solo in any way, you should take her advice on negotiating to heart!

https://www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/protect-and-empower-your-business-with-a-better-contract

Protect and Empower Your Business with a Better Contract

A Q&A with Lawless Lawyer Brionna Ned

www.findfreelanceopportunities.com

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 6d

Want to pitch Trails Magazine? Here’s everything you need to know: https://www.findfreelanceopportunities.com/p/report-on-the-outdoors-a-q-a-with-trails-magazine

Report on the Outdoors: A Q&A with Trails Magazine

How freelancers can break into one of the best outdoor publications

www.findfreelanceopportunities.com

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 9d

Clocking in to share some new freelance opportunities with creatives!

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 12d

Love this project! When do you need pitches by?

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 12d

Become a Legend! Be a cool kid!

Lex Roman @lexroman.com · 12d

We made it to 160 Legends today thanks to Ulrike, Kaitlyn, Paul, Rachel, Jordyn and Kat.

10 more spots for this prize: a free classified ad in my newsletter
www.revenuerulebreaker.com/the-road-to-...

Game board that reads "Milestone 1: 170" with circles all over it, inside are the names of Legends who have recently joined. It's roadtrip themed and at the bottom it has a prize name

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Seamus Hughes @seamushughes.bsky.social · 13d

Apologies in advance for drafting the greatest lede of our time for tomorrow’s newsletter

“Not all news organizations wear capes. Some simply pay their PACER fees.”

Subscribe here to get our weekly roundup in your inbox tomorrow morning. www.CourtWatch.news/subscribe

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 17d

There’s been a lot of talk about autism from powerful government figures and the media. Let’s help young Coloradans with autism achieve their dreams through coaching, therapy, and social connections. I’ll match fifty $5 donations to REVEL: www.coloradogives.org/story/3s7h9f...

Support Be a Neurodiversity Ally With REVEL and Next on ColoradoGives.org

Empowering Neurodiverse Lives Through Skill-Building, Connection, and Independence

www.coloradogives.org

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 23d

This is one of the many reasons why I prefer beehiiv. I haven't upgraded my site's look (yet), but I can make it feel entirely different from any other newsletter/media brand.

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 23d

There's a lot of good arguments against Substack (including being locked into Apple Pay, the 10% cut, and limited automations), but this is a point most people don't consider. I rarely see Substacks priced above $10. Every Substack feels the same and you expect those to be at a certain price point.

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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 23d

New: 404 Media is suing ICE. We have filed a lawsuit demanding ICE release its $2 million contract with Paragon, a company that makes powerful spyware to break into phones and read encrypted messages. This is expensive for a small outlet but this info is important
www.404media.co/were-suing-i...

We’re Suing ICE for Its $2 Million Spyware Contract

404 Media has filed a lawsuit against ICE for access to its contract with Paragon, a company that sells powerful spyware for breaking into phones and accessing encrypted messaging apps.

www.404media.co

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 24d

Romance readers and authors always lead the way!

Briar in Blue @auroraworeblue.bsky.social · 24d

You guys, so many Romance girlies are reading "On Tyranny" that they've broken the Goodreads recommendations algorithm. 10/10; no notes.
#romancelandia

A grainy screenshot of the sidebar of the desktop version of Goodreads. It says:

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Because you enjoyed A Wedding to Protect Her Fortune:
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder
A historian of fascism offers a guide for surviving and resisting America's turn towards authoritarianism. On November 9th, millions of Americans woke up to the impossible...

View all books similar to A Wedding to Protect Her Fortune

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Protean Magazine @proteanmag.com · 26d

We have no corporate backers, no advertisers, no angel investors, no elite funders.

But our budget is in trouble. We do need your help.

Joining our Patreon is the best way to do so. Patrons are our subscribers—you'll receive our annual print issues, art, merch, and more.

patreon.com/proteanmag

An independent leftist print magazine: essays, poetry, and art.

patreon.com

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Crushing Colonialism @crushcolonialism.bsky.social · 27d

📣 Less than two weeks to submit! #TheMagazine is still seeking pitches from #Indigenous storytellers for our next edition about Indigenous changemakers in 2025.

📆 Deadline: Sept 30

Read the thread for the details.

🔗 Find the guide for submissions here: crushingcolonialism.org/call-for-sub...

The text reads: "Less than two weeks left! Call for submissions for The Magazine | Changemakers | Submit by: September 30, 2025"

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Kaitlyn Arford — Freelance Writer @kmarford.bsky.social · 26d

This is a GREAT week to support indie journalism!!!

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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · 29d

Join freelance photographer, Tailyr Irvine, HCN Visuals Editor, Bear Guerra, and HCN’s Indigenous Affairs Editor, Sunnie Clahchischiligi on September 23, 2025 at 11a.m. MT for an informative conversation about freelancing and collaborating with HCN.

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Ben Brignell @benbrignell.com · Sep 15

Hello! I am looking for a freelance/contract UI designer to help on a project asap.

Luxury brand experience and working with design systems a bonus.

Please get in touch via benbrignell.com/pages/contact, thank you!

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Reo Eveleth @reveleth.com · Sep 15

Also, if you're a freelancer in the Bay Area, you can pitch us: www.coyotemedia.org/pitch-us/

We don't have a ton of money for freelance right now, but we are commissioning some stuff! More on what we're looking for, and our rates and freelance policies, at that link.

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Iain Macintosh @iainmacintosh.bsky.social · Aug 11

My new website starts on Monday and I’m still very interested to hear from experienced freelance writers in the field of sport (not football) and music. Interviews and features required, fees (modest) paid, email not quite done so, for now, email routeonepod AT gmail dot com with examples of work.

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sean guynes @guynes.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'm happy to announce that I'm the new associate editor of the sf section at @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social.

So I'm open to good review/essay pitches that fit LARB's audience. I've been quietly doing this for a few weeks and already commissioned some things I'm excited for you to read!

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Equal Access Public Media (EAPM) @equalaccesspublicmedia.org · Sep 11

Want sharp analysis and hard news on accessibility and style, and how the media industry gets it right — or wrong? You got it. Our new Style and Accessibility Guide will have a magazine dedicated to just that.

And we're accepting pitches now.

Pitching

A guide to pitching articles, commentary, and analysis to The Word.

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This Magazine @thismagazine.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚨Reminder for Writers!🚨 Today is your LAST DAY to get your pitches in for our next issue of This Magazine! We're looking for news pieces, columns, back page letters, and features. We can't wait to see what you have in store for us!

this.org/contribute/

Contribute to This Magazine

Our themes for 2026 will be announced soon! Writers’ Guidelines This Magazine welcomes queries only, not already written pieces. A good This Magazine article offers background and context to ongoin...

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