Apps For Everyone: 29th Street Publishing Helps Writers Get Paid

29th Street Publishing sees no reason why selling subscriptions shouldn’t be as easy as blogging. At a time when print magazines such as Newsweek and tablet publications like The Daily are shuttering, the team at 29th Street Publishing is betting on the future of magazines for iPad and iPhone. "It should be that everyone who wants an app can have an app," says David Jacobs, cofounder and CEO at 29th Street Publishing, which developed a platform for independent publishing as a way for writers to make a living. The company’s catchphrase? "Selling subscriptions is as simple as blogging."Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

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