The idea of beacon is really good, but I agree with PP that the implementation needs work. If I am going to buy one of these authors work, I need to see that w

The idea of beacon is really good, but I agree with PP that the implementation needs work. If I am going to buy one of these authors work, I need to see that work. You need a front page, with the best stories this day from your selection of writers (for free). People will come back for that page, creating stickyness, a feeling of personal relationship with frequent featured writers, and sales. That might get you into google news, or linked on sites like this, so people hear about you. Also, I think giving access to the whole network dilutes the product. I don't know what other model to suggest. Oh, and if you are paying these people, you might hope to be able to write to them and suggest they cover particular topics.