The Best Articles, Videos, and Newsletters in Creators
The most useful articles, videos, and newsletters in Creators from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Creators Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Creators by Refind users in 2026 so far.
- How to Invest in Episodic Content that Promotes Itself
- A Data-Backed Guide to Newsletter Content Strategy: 17 Formats & Topics Driving ROI for Hundreds of Newsletter…
- How Joe Rogan Remade Austin
- 6 TikTok creators on where they’ll go if the app is banned
- How to Create a Niche Site That Earns 4 Figures a Month in 6 Easy Steps
2 Best Creators Newsletters in 2026
Videos
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How to Turn Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Success
In his latest book, Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish explores the ways we can make the moments in our lives where we're not thinking very much, still work to ou...
How Nathan Barry Built a $30 Million Software Company
10 years ago Nathan Barry started a web app challenge where he spent $5,000 of his own money to create a startup that would generate recurring revenue. The s...
How Stacked Marketer grew to over $600k in revenue
By the time Emanuel Cinca launched his Stacked Marketer newsletter around five years ago, he already had a successful affiliate marketing business, but that ...
What is ...?
New to Creators? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is Good Data?
In this monthly series from Sounds Profitable, we mine the latest audio industry studies and spotlight valuable insights.
NFTs 101: A Useful Beginner’s Guide for Content Creators
Creators must demystify NFTs if they want to control their intellectual property rights and build a business. - The Tilt
How to ...?
How to Create a Niche Site That Earns 4 Figures a Month in 6 Easy Steps
Shared by 471, including Michael Kolade
How to Invest in Episodic Content that Promotes Itself
I've long been bullish on episodic content; in fact, I think it's likely the best kind of long-term content investment most online brands can make. The
How to pick a side project strategically
Three important criteria for picking a side project are longevity, the monetization sweet spot, and the scope.
«identify the primary search keywords, find their search volume, and analyze the top ranking websites.»
How to create a newsletter to build a loyal community with consistent connection
Learn how to create a newsletter to build a consistent connection with your audience to develop a loyal following.
How to start your own podcast
Don’t worry about the equipment … the most important thing is the idea
Trending
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Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Creators—all under 10 minutes.
Social media influencers blur the lines between political content and campaigning, potentially affecting elections
Online influencers are not governed by laws that regulate political content, and as such, can be leveraged to spread campaign content.
The creativity hack no one told you about: Read the obits
Sign up for Big Think on Substack The most surprising and impactful new stories delivered to your inbox every week, for free. I’ve been reading the obituaries for as long as I can remember. At first…
As Facebook abandons fact-checking, it’s also offering bonuses for viral content
Meta decided to stop working with U.S. fact-checkers at the same time as it’s revamping a program to pay bonuses to creators with high engagement numbers, potentially pouring accelerant on the kind of…
People tend to trust ‘pet-fluencers’ over human influencers
‘Because they are pets, they have no hidden agenda.’
6 TikTok creators on where they’ll go if the app is banned
Contenders include YouTube, Instagram, and another Chinese app.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Creators.
A Data-Backed Guide to Newsletter Content Strategy: 17 Formats & Topics Driving ROI for Hundreds of Newsletter…
Build a newsletter content strategy that's backed by insights from industry experts and data from 500+ newsletter operators.
How Joe Rogan Remade Austin
The podcaster and comedian has turned the city into a haven for manosphere influencers, just-asking-questions tech bros, and other “free thinkers” who happen to all think alike.
How I Use Substack as a Writer [+ Tips for Readers]
New to Substack? Read on to explore the platform with us — how it works, how to use it as a writer, and why you'll thank us later.
🎙️ Purpose, Passion, and Perseverance with Barrett Brooks
David speaks with Barrett Brooks, a writer and executive coach specialising in guiding mission-driven founders and creators through emotional and strategic barriers to business growth. His writing…
The complicated lives and deaths of TikTok’s illness influencers
A ‘day in the life’ at the end of a life
Thought Leaders
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