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I’m a staff editor turned "creator journalist". Here's how to maintain trust and independence when going it alone

How do you make a living from influencer-inspired news without resorting to clickbait tactics or feeding the outrage engine?

Maxine Betteridge-Moes
Maxine Betteridge-Moes
September 24, 2026 – 6 min read

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I’m a staff editor turned "creator journalist". Here's how to maintain trust and independence when going it alone
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