Independent Journalism Atlas · Research & Writing
Three co-founders. Decades inside the Washington Post, Axios, Vox, and USA Today. Now building the infrastructure layer for independent journalism — and publishing what we learn alongside the researchers, funders, and institutions paying attention to the same shift.
From Project C
Project C is the flagship publication for creator-model journalism. All three co-founders contribute. These are the pieces that have moved the conversation.
Research & Partnerships
A first look at the people shaping independent information in the US. 26 creators interviewed. Project C provided recruitment, field knowledge, and expertise throughout the research process.
A practical field guide for independent journalists in Chicago — produced with Press Forward Chicago and the Chicago Community Trust. Maps the creator journalism landscape, identifies infrastructure gaps, and provides actionable guidance for building sustainable independent ventures.
Download the toolkit →An interactive graphic mapping the full spectrum of where news content is being produced and distributed today — from established legacy media to creator-model journalists to news influencers. Presented at ISOJ 2025, Knight Media Forum, and referenced across industry research.
Explore the map →Publications
Nieman Lab, Nieman Reports, Reason, CJR, IJNet — the range of venues reflects the range of arguments we're making.
In the Press
Where our work has been covered and cited.
On the Stage
We speak at the conferences, fellowships, and convenings where journalism's future gets decided — and where funders, journalists, and institutions are working through the same questions we are.
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1,718 verified independent creator-journalists. Searchable by beat, platform, geography, and format.