We're inspired by the power of shared ideas.
Ideas — in the form of stories, insights, questions, or memes — shape worldviews, bring people together, and grow richer with each conversation.
For ideas to be shared, they need to be valued and rewarded. For ideas to have an impact, they must be seen and discussed. But today’s internet makes both harder than ever.
— Paid subscriptions force writers into full-time publishing — a path that isn’t feasible or desirable for many.
— Paywalls restrict readership, limit audience growth, and weaken the reach of important ideas.
— Sponsorships and click-based ads dilute authenticity, harm the reading experience, and distract writers from their craft.
— Platforms maximize ad impressions, not discovery, quality, and thoughtful discourse, creating a continuous race for the bottom.
The result? We fall short of what’s truly possible: a vibrant ecosystem where ideas flourish and a thriving economy that enables more great writing to reach the world.
We believe there's a better way.
Advances in digital ownership and new forms of commerce make it possible to build an open ecosystem where ideas can thrive in sustainable, empowering ways.
Paragraph unlocks this potential.
We create new opportunities for writers and readers to expand worlds together.
For writers, we provide powerful tools to publish, distribute, and earn directly from readers.
For readers, we offer unique ways to support writers they love, express their interests, and connect with like-minded communities.
We see a future with a richer ecosystem and a larger economy for ideas — and we’re here to help make that future a reality.
Ideas thrive on Paragraph.
