“We were paying writers quite well. It got to a point where it's like, hey, we can't pay at this rate, but people still want to contribute. So it was just a really honest conversation. And I think I would encourage brands to have these honest conversations with creators. Be really upfront about your budget, what you're able to pay.”
Minnie Isaac · Startup 360 · Failing forwards: Minnie Isaac on beauty, dignity and building dewwie.com
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stopped paying writers industry-leading rates up front, switched to being upfront about budget and letting creators decide
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