Tortoise Media takes the slow and steady route By John Loeppky ● Indie Publisher ● November 6, 2020 A British outlet has found sustainable growth via slow journalism.
Here’s how Peterborough Currents raised $20,000 from readers By Erin Millar & Rachel Chen ● Indie Publisher ● October 20, 2020 The independent news outlet rallied supporters before they even had a website.
Why engaging your audience pays By Lauren Kaljur ● Indie Publisher ● October 15, 2020 Cowichan Discourse grew their audience five-fold. Here’s how they did it.
My career as a journalist is helping reconnect my family — and my community too By Kelsie Kilawna ● Indie Publisher ● September 28, 2020 A family once separated from the land by colonialism reconnects through the teachings and knowledge gained through my interviews.
Why listening and learning is a crucial part of reporting By Lela Savić ● Indie Publisher ● September 28, 2020 The founding editor of La Converse explains her outlet’s unique approach to slow journalism.
Municipal reporting can fix systemic problems By Matt Stickland ● Indie Publisher ● September 28, 2020 It’s all about being in the room.
Journalists striking out on their own give me hope for the future By H.G. Watson ● Indie Publisher ● September 28, 2020 While it’s hard to stay positive with huge threats to the industry, these people are forging a new future for news.
Here’s how journalists are building crowdfunded newsletters By John Loeppky ● Indie Publisher ● September 25, 2020 Christopher Curtis left a Postmedia paper to start a reader-supported newsletter
Six Feet of Separation is by kids, for kids By David Silverberg ● Indie Publisher ● September 23, 2020 The new digital newspaper is prioritizing children’s experience of the pandemic.
Is Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative effectively addressing news deserts? By Déjà Leonard ● Indie Publisher ● September 4, 2020 Some critics say it does not support new startups or existing digital outlets.