Solopreneurs - we are here
Starting your own publication can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At First Draft Media, we help solo journalists turn their vision into sustainable, reader-supported platforms by handling strategy, tech, and back-end operations. You bring the journalism; we’ll bring the rest.
Got a beat? A voice? A loyal following? Ready to start your own publication—but overwhelmed by everything else?
We’ve got your back.
You Focus on Journalism. We’ll Handle the Rest.
At First Draft Media, we help solo journalists build sustainable, reader-supported publications. That means:
- Audience research to shape your mission
- Outreach plans to grow your community
- Tech stack setup that fits your workflow
- Back-end admin so your systems run smoothly
Why It Works
We’ve launched platforms with exiled journalists. We’ve helped solo creators turn niche audiences into dedicated communities. We know what it’s like to start from scratch—and we know how to make it work.
You bring the journalism. We bring the:
- Strategy
- Design
- Infrastructure
- Support
👉 Let’s launch something powerful—together.