For creators

Starts With Here is by invitation and referral, free through 2026, with published pricing below. Connected to We R The Table, part of the same discovery network.

Pricing

Free through 2026.

Beginning 2027:

  • $49/month

  • $539/year

    paid annually

  • $490/year

    paid annually, if you've attended a We R The Table event (part of the same discovery network) within the past 12 months

Benefits

  • Human-curated and verified: every client list entry is checked against the campaign, publication, or awarding body it's credited to before it goes live.
  • No algorithm decides your placement. Every listed profile stands on equal footing.
  • Structured data built for how search actually works today: profiles are readable by search engines and AI tools alike.

How it works

  • If you believe your work meets our curation criteria, you're welcome to email us at here@startswithhere.com. We review interest on a rolling basis and reach out when there's a fit. We determine which client list entries and recognition qualify for listing.
  • We verify each client list entry with its source (campaign, publication, or awarding body) before anything goes live. NDA work is counted but never named.
  • Once verified, your profile lists your specialties, client list, and recognition, and links out to your own site.

Referrals

Members of the collective can refer someone they believe meets our standards. Reach out to us directly with their name and portfolio, and we'll follow up. Referred creators go through the same verification process as anyone else. Nothing is fast-tracked or skipped.

What we don't do

  • No fee in the thousands for a listing.
  • No extra charge for additional galleries or motion.
  • No extra charge for inclusion in email or social media features.
  • No algorithm decides who gets seen first. Every profile stands on equal footing.
  • No bios or self-description: verified record only.
  • No listing without meeting the curation criteria.

FAQ

Is Starts With Here really free?

Yes, free through 2026. Full pricing for 2027 onward is published above. No surprise charges.

How do I get listed?

Email us with your portfolio. We review it against our curation criteria and reach out if there's a fit. There's no public application form.

What does “verified” actually mean?

We confirm each client list entry against its source (the campaign, publication, or awarding body) before anything goes live. Work under NDA is counted toward your profile but never named publicly.

What happens if I leave the collective?

We don't run ghost profiles. If your listing is removed, it comes down from public view immediately, with a short window afterward before your data is fully deleted.

Questions? here@startswithhere.com