• 5,000 number of people who read Paige Williams’ story on the survivalist Dolly Freed
• 160 number of people who paid using a pay-what-you-want “Radiohead journalism” model
• $1,500amount of money she made from those 160 people – some paid $100; neat source

• » Her take?: Williams made her money back from the endeavor, but she realizes that this model might not be for everyone, and might need some work. “Institutional backing confers credibility,” she notes, “but in the wilds of the Internet, you’re on your own; trust begins and ends with you and your standards and approach.”
• » A couple thoughts from us: Where does the ethics line hit for something like this? Many bloggers in Williams’ position might set up an Amazon affiliates account and link to where you can buy the book, which would be a great source of income for her. We considered this when we first heard about it. Personally, that doesn’t bother us, but is it too direct? source

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