2026
03Marco Peña on charging for what he gives away
Eleven years, no paywall, and a paid tier that unlocks nothing. He explains why it works and why he nearly did not try it.
The archive is the product
Most newsletters treat past issues as a backup. They are the only thing a new reader can judge you on before they hand over an address.
Why anyone still starts a newsletter
Email is the last channel where nobody else decides who sees your work. That is the whole pitch, and it is enough.