Launching your own independent journalism site

Mashable's How to launch your own indie journalism site is getting a fair amount of tweeting and sharing since its publication on Thursday.

Maria Schneider left mainstream publishing behind last year to start Editor Unleashed, a site covering writing, publishing and social media and shares some top tips from journalists who have been forced into going along.

This is on getting an audience

for hyper-local journalists, face-to-face community building is also crucial to the mission. “When you’re ready to launch, make contact with community members you trust and respect as well as the local leaders who you’ll be covering to introduce your site,” says Larson. “Community support for your effort is critical, and having the respect and response from your sources will help you lead the pack.”