From Zero to Substack Hero for Freelance Writers: Level 2
What you'll learn
- You will discover how to develop your writing plan and strategy making your content stand out and connect with your audience.
- You will refined your plan and strategies for attracting and retaining readers, from crafting captivating content to effective promotion techniques that work.
- You will gain insights into creating an effective content platform with emails and publishing tools
- You will get practical guidance on turning your Substack publications and newsletters into a viable income source tailored to your current growth stage.
- You will enhance your knowledge and skills by being part of a writing, reading, and learning community
- You will learn how to effectively use LinkedIn to drive traffic and grow your Substack audience.
- You will understand the key factors that encourage readers to pay for newsletters on Substack.
- You will explore available Substack boost options and how they can help expand your audience.
- You will discover the most effective marketing and sales strategies for growing your Substack.
- You will learn how to integrate blogging with your Substack publications to increase your audience and income.
- You will gain the knowledge to use discounts and founding memberships effectively to grow and retain your Substack subscribers.
Requirements
- This course is designed for level 2 students so undertaking level 1 course can be helpful but it is not essential.
- The key requirements for level 2 is watching videos,listening to the audio version of the Substack Mastery book, and completing assignements
- Downloading additional information to reinforce your learning can be helpful.
- Completing assignments and quizzes will reinforce your learning.
Description
Level 2 course for From Zero to Substack Hero for Freelance Writers offers six new modules selected from the Substack Mastery book to help you grow your audience and gain new paid members by understanding the nuances of these topics we cover in videos, audio files of the book, and PowerPoint presentations which are reinforced by quizzes and assignments.
Level 2 answers the following key questions in detail with detailed answers:
1 - How can you effectively use LinkedIn to drive traffic and grow your Substack audience?
2 - What key factors encourage readers to pay for newsletters on Substack?
3 - What are the available Substack boost options, and how can they help you expand your audience?
4 - What are the most effective marketing and sales strategies for growing your Substack publications?
5 - How can integrating blogging with your Substack publications help you increase your audience and income?
6 - How can you effectively use discounts and founding memberships to grow and retain your Substack subscribers?
Answering these questions gives freelance writers actionable insights and practical strategies to grow their audience, increase engagement, and monetize their Substack newsletters effectively. By understanding how to leverage platforms like LinkedIn, create compelling content that readers are willing to pay for, and implement tools like discounts and boost options, writers can build a sustainable and profitable writing career.
Additionally, these answers offer guidance on integrating blogging, optimizing marketing and sales strategies, and creating value-driven memberships, helping freelance writers expand their reach, attract loyal subscribers, and generate more income from their work.
Who this course is for:
- For freelance writers who want to create a paying publication on Substack
- For content entrepreneurs who want to scale their writing business using Substack and other writing platforms
- For creators who want to create a new freelance writing business using the built in features of Substack ecosystem
- For aspiring author to market their books through Substack and learn features of the platform for this skill
- For professional with niche to use Substack as a content development, marketing, and sales engines
Instructor
- 4.2 Instructor Rating
- 20 Reviews
- 62 Students
- 3 Courses
Dr Mehmet Yildiz is a researcher and a technologist who worked as a Distinguished Enterprise Architect certified by the Open Group in multi-billion projects. Working in the IT industry over the last 42 years, leading complex enterprise projects for large corporate organizations like IBM, Siemens, and Microsoft, he focuses on cutting-edge technology solutions, such as IoT, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cognitive Computing, AI, Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing integration.
He is a seasoned writer and the author of multiple books on technology, health, science, and content development, combining decades of experience in science, technology, enterprise architecture, and corporate business leadership. With an academic, research, innovation, and invention background, Dr. Yildiz has made significant contributions to content creation, marketing, strategy, and digital innovation.
As the chief editor and owner of 17 prominent publications on Medium, he has built a thriving community of over 36,000 writers, supporting them in their creative journeys. His expertise extends to Substack, where he continues to cultivate a large, engaged community, guiding writers to discover their unique voices, grow their audiences, and develop sustainable newsletter-based businesses. Owning three newsletters on Substack, he gained over 103,000+ subscribers. In his recent book Substack Mastery, Dr. Yildiz distills decades of knowledge into actionable insights, offering writers practical strategies to succeed in today’s competitive digital landscape.
You can connect with the author on several platforms linked to his website.