Vellum & Vine Journal

Field notes on independent publishing, paid readerships, and the studios that back them. Written by the people building it.

What Every Editor Should Know About Serial Fiction Deals

June 11, 2026 · 6 min read

What Every Editor Should Know About Serial Fiction Deals

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nettle

May 28, 2026 · 6 min read

How Nettle uses Vellum & Vine to fund reader-first fiction

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April 9, 2026 · 4 min read

How Kestrel uses Vellum & Vine to find essayists and grow a readership

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What Every Editor Should Know About Serial Fiction Deals

June 11, 2026 · 6 min read

What Every Editor Should Know About Serial Fiction Deals

nettle

May 28, 2026 · 6 min read

How Nettle uses Vellum & Vine to fund reader-first fiction

A Complete Guide to Reader Referral Programs

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A Complete Guide to Reader Referral Programs

kestrel

April 9, 2026 · 4 min read

How Kestrel uses Vellum & Vine to find essayists and grow a readership

tidewell

December 5, 2025 · 4 min read

How Tidewell helps writers stand out in a crowded inbox

Arbor

November 13, 2025 · 4 min read

How Arbor turned a launch week into a standing readership

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