Writing shawnblanc.net is my full-time gig, and I wouldn’t be able to do it without the direct support from readers like you.
A membership subscription is $3 a month and the [members-only perks](#benefits) include:
– Supporting the full-time writing and growth of shawnblanc.net.
– Access to *Shawn Today*, a daily video/audio broadcast of ideas, thoughts on technology and design, plus what coffee I’m brewing that morning.
– Access to The Members Journal, an email newsletter sent out on occasion with member-related news, links to interesting things, and/or giveaways. It’s intentionally lightweight and sporadic.
If the value and enjoyment you get from shawnblanc.net is worth $3 a month then I would love to have your support as a subscribing member.
Just 3 bucks a month.
Like a good cup of coffee.
#### Payment Details
Payment is managed safely and securely through PayPal. Note: *you do not need a PayPal account to become a member.*
The subscription is $3 a month and is billed in three-month increments to save me some money on PayPal merchant fees. So technically the subscription is $9 every three months.
(If you would prefer to pay for your membership annually instead of monthly, you can do so [here](#alt_pay).)
Members-Only Benefits and Rewards
As a subscribing member you are directly supporting me and enabling me to write full-time on shawnblanc.net. Your subscription helps cover the hard and soft costs associated with this site. This is, and always will be, the primary benefit of being a member.
There are, of course, a few additional perks to being a paid subscribing member:
– **Shawn Today**: A short, near-daily broadcast just to the members of shawnblanc.net. It’s fun, short, raw, and behind-the-scenes-ish.
On *Shawn Today* I talk about things such as: what I’m working on that day, what coffee is being brewed, what news has interested me, and, most importantly, what ideas are churning in my mind. A lot of this stuff is the early stages of what ends up being written on shawnblanc.net, or the commentary for what has already been written. If shawnblanc.net were a movie, *Shawn Today* would be disc 2 that contained “The Making Of” and “The Director’s Commentary”.
Additionally, on Shawn Today I also take the time to answer questions sent in by members. These questions can be about Macs, productivity, design, or coffee. And they can range from troubleshooting tips, suggestions for software needs, feedback on business model ideas, or critiques for designs.
– **The Members Journal**: An email newsletter sent out on occasion with member-related news, links to interesting things, and/or giveaways. It’s intentionally lightweight and sporadic.
Becoming a member does not automatically add you to the Member’s Journal. It is an opt-in-only newsletter, with the sign up, please enter your preferred email address below.
Additional Payment Options
– **Annual subscription:** If you would prefer to pay for a year at a time instead of by the month, [you can sign up for an annual subscription membership here](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=N4BAWY85QWUCQ). ($36/year)
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### Possibly Asked Questions ###
#### Why should I subscribe?
– Because you enjoy the content, quality, and style unique to shawnblanc.net.
– Because you’ve found value here and you’d like to see this site continue and grow.
– Because you’re loose with money.
– Because you believe in supporting independent writers and creators.
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All the content on shawnblanc.net and the RSS feed will continue to be free for everyone. This is the way it should be. If you cannot subscribe then that is fine. Your time and attention is greatly appreciated, and I am glad to have you as a reader. Thank you.
#### What about the advertising you already have on this site?
The Fusion ads and the RSS Sponsorships cover the hard costs of this website. However, they generate only about half of the income I need to fully support the writing I do here. The other half is via memberships — which is why I need the support of you, the reader.
#### Managing Your Membership
– **Support:** If you have any questions or problems with the subscription process, please email desk@shawnblanc.net.
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Again, if the value and enjoyment you get from shawnblanc.net is worth $3 a month then I would love to have your support as a subscribing member. Thank you.