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How do we fund slow journalism?

The Novelleist • 304 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
📰 News Print media
  1. Publish fewer, much longer, deeply researched essays as digital and print pamphlets to reclaim attention and produce higher-quality, evergreen work.
  2. Cover costs with a blended funding model: annual subscribers and paid tiers, direct sales on platforms like Metalabel, plus patronage or organizational sponsors to fund design and print.
  3. Publishing less often is a financial risk, but it yields stronger, better-tested ideas and allows commissioning custom art and research, making niche, slow journalism sustainable for dedicated readers.

The third annual Elysian print volume is here

The Novelleist • 65 implied HN points • 09 Dec 25
🎨 Art & Illustration Print media
  1. Elysian Volume III is a collection of one year of work, including essays and a series of letters about various important topics. It's made for collectors who subscribe at the Collector tier.
  2. The book has a unique cover designed by Patricia Faggi, symbolizing two paths: unity or collapse. This theme reflects the uncertainty of where society is headed.
  3. Each volume is designed to match and is filled with essays that cover governance, capitalism, the environment, and philosophy, providing a deep dive into contemporary issues.

Speak Up is Now in Print

Speak Up • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
📚 Literature Print media
  1. The magazine Speak Up has shifted back to printing physical issues, after being digital-only for a while.
  2. A free copy of the first new printed issue is available to anyone who wants one, with future print issues for paid subscribers.
  3. Joining the More Speak Up in 2024 campaign will support creating a fund for monthly printed publications and higher pay for writers.
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QR Codes on Stickers

Pizza Party • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 26
💼 Business Print media
  1. Putting a QR code on the paper backing of a sticker is a smart, practical way to share links or contact info.
  2. It's a cheap and easy marketing tactic that doubles as a fun, portable business card.
  3. Stickers already have paper backing, so using that space for a back-printed QR code makes efficient use of materials and makes connecting more convenient.