Paid subscriptions are coming back to Fitler Focus
A new way to support Fitler Focus and help us do more
By Yianni
Paid subscriptions are coming back to Fitler Focus.
The newsletter itself is planned to always remain free. We want anyone to be able to read the stories we publish, whether they pay or not. That part is important to us.
What we do want is the chance to make Fitler Focus more ambitious.
More stories. More posts. More video, illustration, creative writing and games. We also want to bring in new voices and collaborators who can add something different and help us tell better stories about the neighborhood.
The hardest part is time. Every issue takes a lot of it. Finding stories, talking to people, writing, editing, designing and putting everything together all add up. Paid subscriptions give us more room to dedicate that time to Fitler Focus and better support the people who help make it what it is.
Going forward, memberships will be $8/month or $60/year, with a $250 Fitler Faithful option for readers who want to go a little further. As Fitler Focus grows and we learn what works best for the publication and its readers, we may revisit these options over time.
If you’re currently on the $80 annual plan, we’re working through the transition to the new $60 rate and will make sure longtime supporters aren’t penalized for subscribing early.
Our goal is for the stories themselves to stay open to everyone, while paid membership gradually comes with more ways to be part of the community, whether that means access to gatherings, conversations, or other things we build over time.
Fitler Faithful is for readers who want to support the publication at a higher level. As we grow, we also hope to give our Faithful a little extra through things like first dibs, occasional exclusives, local perks and other opportunities along the way.
If you choose to support us at any level, it genuinely means a lot. Every subscription gives us a little more room to keep making this better and see how far we can take it.
And whether you pay or not, we’re very glad you’re here. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your week.