YouTube and Patreon Still Aren't Paying the Rent for Most Creatives

YouTube and Patreon Still Aren’t Paying the Rent for Most Creatives
Without major platform overhauls, the creator’s gold rush will come to an end
Herbert Lui
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8 min read·
Mar 22, 2021
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Photo: 10'000 Hours/DigitalVision/Getty ImagesIn 2020, YouTube’s highest earner, according to Forbes, was nine-year-old Ryan Kaji, who made $29.5 million — up from $26 million in 2019. Gaining fame through unboxing and reviewing toys, Kaji surged to the top of…
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Written by Herbert Lui
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Covering the psychology of creative work for content creators, professionals, hobbyists, and independents. Author of Creative Doing: https://www.holloway.com/cd
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