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Serious Literary Author
by Daniel Piper
An unprecedented insight into the life of an SLA.
Free subscribers
~48k
Est. revenue
$30k – $62k / yr
Last 30 days
Strong growth
Public estimates are rounded ranges, not exact figures. Paid plans include precise metrics, history charts, sponsor intel, and exports. Last updated Sep 12, 2026.
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