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Method Studio is a community-funded publication. Every dollar from paid memberships goes right back into making more interviews, delivering more value, and keeping us going. For just $5/month (billed annually), you can unlock full access to all content on our website and support us to make more stuff. Your support means the world.

If $5/month feels like too much, here are 4 other ways to unlock full access for free.

1. One Month Trial

This isn’t a permanent solution, but it gives you a full month to explore all our content and reconsider whether you’d like to stick around as a supporter.

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2. Help Yourself By Helping Others

Use the referral button bellow (or the “Share” button on any article) to introduce Method Studio to your friends. Every new subscriber—free or paid—counts toward your rewards. You help others to become better creatives, they help you to unlock all access for free.

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3. Expense It

Many companies, agencies, and studios offer learning & development budgets that can cover your membership. Just email HR and ask if Method Studio qualifies for reimbursement. Many creatives don’t realize this budget exists. To make it easier for you, here’s a pre-written email you can customize and send:

Subject: Request to Expense a Learning Subscription

Hi [Person’s Name],

I’d love to expense a subscription to Method Studio. It’s a premium weekly newsletter on Substack that dives into creative processes, craft, leadership, and growth—all directly relevant to improving my work.

As a paid subscriber, I’d get full access to their educational library, including long-form interviews with some of the most brilliant creative leaders in the industry. These interviews break down their creative methods and extract actionable insights that can help me produce stronger work, be more productive, and ultimately deliver better results for our clients.

To give you a sense of the value, here’s an example of how they run their interviews and an example of how they compile key lessons into actionable takeaways.

It’s essentially a masterclass in creative advertising for just $60/year. Please, let me know if I can subscribe and expense it.

Thanks,

[Your Name]

4. Request a Scholarship

If finances are tight and you can’t afford a $5/month subscription right now, reach out! Share your story with us, and we’ll see if we can offer you free access through our scholarship program.