The Best Newsletters for Content Creators and Influencers
Platform strategy, audience growth, and the creator business, from working creators.
Advice about growing an audience is everywhere, and most of it is generic platform tips repackaged monthly. These newsletters are written by working creators and people who study the creator economy closely, covering what's actually changing on the platforms and in the business behind them.
Expect breakdowns of platform algorithm shifts, notes on monetization and brand deals, and perspective on building an audience that outlasts any single platform.
If turning content into a business is your goal, this list tracks the tactics and the economics of doing it.
Newsletters for Content Creators & Influencers
The Creative Independent
Artists on how they actually get the work done.
Austin Kleon
Steal like an artist, then send the newsletter.
David Perell's Newsletter
Essays on writing, ideas, and building an audience.
Highsnobiety
Sneakers, streetwear, and the culture that prices them.
The Business of Fashion
The industry paper for people who sell clothes.
NextDraft
Dave Pell picks the ten most fascinating stories of the day.
Garbage Day
Internet culture, so you don't have to doomscroll it yourself.
LifeNotes
Weekly notes on productivity, business, and a life that feels good.
It's Nice That
Championing creativity across art, design, and visual culture.
For The Interested
Practical ideas for creative entrepreneurs.
The Tilt
Business strategy for content entrepreneurs.
Total Annarchy
A masterclass in writing and content marketing.