This is an interesting trends in media that may well make its way into the world of eucation. A 'creator journalist' is a journalist "independently publishing news, commentary or other content outside of a traditional media organization." According to this study (26 page PDF) reported in Poynter, "half of the creator journalists who responded said they have been self-publishing for more than five years, signifying that the segment is quite mature despite narratives that creator journalism is a new, fleeting trend." It's not really a way to make a living. "Just 6% said self-publishing is their full-time income, and an additional 10% said it makes up at least half of their income. Nearly 40% said they make no money from self-publishing." This is a topic that is close to me, of course. Like other newsletter publishers, I'm driven as much by the need for editorial freedom as anything else, though post retirement I'll also be looking to balance the effort with some income.
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