From Zero to Substack Hero for Freelance Writers: Level 1
What you'll learn
- You will discover how to unearth and develop your unique perspective, making your content stand out and deeply connect with your readers.
- You will learn proven strategies for attracting and retaining readers, from crafting captivating content to effective promotion techniques that work.
- You will gain insights into creating a content ecosystem that supports long-term growth and engagement, ensuring your newsletters or platforms remain vibrant an
- You will get practical guidance on transforming your Substack newsletters into a viable income source tailored to your current growth stage.
- You will find real-world solutions to common obstacles faced by content creators like freelancers or content entrepreneurs, including maintaining consistency.
- You will get the opportunity to be part of my diverse and supportive Substack Mastery community and vast network.
- We will also allow you to be a guest blogger on our community blog site and allow you to publish your videos on our Substack Mastery YouTube channel.
Requirements
- This course is designed for beginners but later units cover intermediate and advanced writers of Substack. All you need is to access to your computer read, listen, watch, and engage.
- Having a Subtack and Medium accounts can be handy as we teach you to integrate these platforms.
- Being a guest blogger on our community blogging site on digitalmehmet can be helpful.
- Joining our Substack newsletters for extra tutorials can expedite your learning.
- Those who prefer reading the Substack Mastery book instead of listening I can provide a free PDF copy.
Description
Welcome to Smart Strategies to Write, Engage, and Earn — Without Losing Your Mind!
As the owner of the content, I am Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, the author of the best-selling book Substack Mastery, and I am delighted to introduce this unique and well-instructed d course by one of my brilliant proteges, Aiden MC. Designed to simplify the art and science of freelance writing and audience building, this course is expertly led and beautifully narrated by Aiden—a professional media consultant, filmmaker, and experienced educator who has transformed the lessons from my best-selling Substack Mastery book into an actionable and engaging learning experience.
This course is more than just a guide to Substack. It is part of the Substack Mastery Boost Pilot program, which currently supports 35,000 freelance writers and 200,000+ readers on Medium and Substack. It will be your clear roadmap to mastering content creation, audience building, and effective monetization while keeping the process enjoyable and stress-free.
What You’ll Learn at a High Level:
Proven strategies to create impactful content that connects with your audience.
Practical techniques to build and grow a loyal following and subscribers.
Practical steps to monetize your writing and turn it into a sustainable income stream.
How to use Substack Notes, peer recommendations, and tools to maximize growth.
The secrets to self-editing and maintaining consistency for long-term success and many more topics...
Who Is This Course For?
Freelance writers and content entrepreneurs are looking to grow their audience and income.
Bloggers, creators, and storytellers ready to expand their impact.
Beginners who are curious about starting a Substack or refining their current newsletter strategy.
Experienced writers seeking fresh ideas and tools to elevate their content development and marketing game.
Why This Course Stands Out:
Comprehensive Learning:
This course is based on my best-selling Substack Mastery book, a practical and highly rated guide for writers enhanced by Aiden’s unique media skills, editing/curation insights, and teaching expertise.Engaging Format:
Aiden blends actionable tips, thought-provoking questions, and lighthearted humor with videos, embedded PowePoint presentations, audio chapters of the Substack Mastery book, quizzes, and assignments to make learning enjoyable.Multi-Sensory Experience:
This course combines video lessons, audiobook chapters, and interactive exercises to cater to different learning styles and keep you engaged.Step-by-Step Guidance:
Starting from basics like understanding Substack Notes to crafting excellent newsletters that convert, each section builds your confidence and skills and helps you to grow your audience with loyal community support.
Course Includes:
Exclusive access to professionally edited and narrated audiobook chapters from the Substack Mastery book.
6 hours of audio content and 66 pages of course material.
Downloadable resources to support your learning journey.
Links to free resources in the Substack Mastery blogs.
Once you complete this course, we will give you access to our 15 publications on Medium.
Upon completion, you will also be part of our Substack Mastery Boost Pilot program.
We will invite you to our free and moderated Slack workspace with over 25,000 members from the writing community.
Why Learn with Aiden?
Aiden’s expertise in media consulting, filmmaking, and audience engagement makes him the ideal instructor to guide you through this transformative journey. With his approachable teaching style and real-world examples, you’ll feel empowered to take action and achieve your goals.
Start Your Journey Today!
Whether you’re a content marketing expert, a seasoned freelance writer, or just starting online writing, this course will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to succeed. Join us now and take the first step toward mastering your writing, engaging your audience, and earning sustainably—without losing your mind! Thank you for taking the course and being part of the Substack Mastery community on multiple platforms.
Thank you for taking this course and being part of our writing/reading community.
Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Leader of ILLUMINATION writing/reading community on Medium and Substack
Who this course is for:
- For freelance writers who want to shine on Substack, we’ve carefully designed this course to offer a multisensory learning experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Each chapter of the book has been transformed into: • 21 engaging videos: Each one packed with lighthearted, humorous, and educational insights. • Thought-provoking questions: To spark reflection and inspire action. • Audio chapters from the book: For those moments when listening is better than reading or watching. • 66 pages of scripts and 6 hours of content: To ensure there’s something for every learning style. This isn’t just another course—it’s a toolbox to help you grow your audience, connect with readers, and enjoy the process of writing on Substack.
- This course can also help content entpreneurs to jumpstart the basic and get them started to scale their writing business.
- This course can be useful for anyone who want to improve their newsletter writing skills.
- This course is also designed to enhance networking and be a community member on Substack and Medium.
- This course can be valuable for book authors to publish, market, and sell books via Substack.
- This course will allow you to be part of our 15 publications on Medium, under the umbrella of ILLUMINATION Integrated publicaitons
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.