Twitter has acquired Revue, a service that helps users create and publish their own email newsletters.
The social media giant stated in a blog post earlier in the week that its aim was to support writers to increase the revenue they see from their readers, and Revue would enable them to do this.
The purchase has already had an impact for users of Revue, with Twitter lowering the prices and making some features free.
Twitter Wants to Work with Writers
Twitter is an essential tool for many writers, a great source of research, contacts and exposing content, but it’s rarely a direct route to revenue for many journalists. A 280 character limit isn’t the ideal place for a writer to shine, and it seems that Twitter has recognized this, promising to work with writers to help them monetize their services.