The growth of the independent journalist community will continue in 2026. The email newsletter, once the preserve of retired beat reporters, is now a viable mid-career option. In the capital, Jim Waterson with London Centric and in Wales, Will Hayward with his newsletter, have converted large online followings into thriving editorial operations, each with dedicated audiences willing to pay for specialist knowledge and insight. Others will follow. 

This is not easily replicated by those in the career foothills. The most successful independent journalists will be........

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