Level 3 Substack Mastery Training Program Is on Udemy Now
8 Modules of From Zero to Substack Hero education videos with an engaging curriculum were uploaded to Udemy. 40 modules are also available on my Content Marketing Strategy Insights.
Education for Freelance Writers and Book Authors: Link to original story on Medium
What If There Is a Dormant Platform Which Can Take Your Writing to Another Level
As the most creator-friendly platform, Substack has made a remarkable impact on freelance writers, startups, and all types of professionals who need to reach a large audience with minimal investment and no algorithmic censorship.
Until mid-2024, I did not understand the dormant value of Substack due to my terrible and naive Medium addiction. Only after Medium pulled the carpet from under established writers did I have a wake-up call, and with the help of my wise mentors, I shifted my attention to where it would matter more.
The results were staggering. While I lost 95% of my views and earnings on Medium, my income on Substack increased by 600%. In May 2024, I had only around 4K subscribers, but with a methodical approach, by January 2025, I gained over 66K subscribers. This happened with only around 50% of the time and effort I had put into Medium by working in a flow state.
Some might think I am an outlier, but that is far from the truth. There are many more successful writers than me. Some writers I once mentored on Medium now have a bigger following than I do and earn much more.
I interviewed some best-selling substack writers like Tim Denning, Veronica Llorca-Smith, and Sinem Gunel to inspire new writers. You can check out these interviews and learn from their insights:
Why Did I Interview My Aussie Friend Tim Denning Again on Medium & Substack?
This highly followed writer, known for his viral content on Medium, is now getting 50 times more views on Substack…medium.com
Interview with Veronica Llorca-Smith
Professional Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Bestselling Substack Creator, Ironman Triathlete, Polyglot (6 Languages)…medium.com
Interview with Sinem Gunel
An established writer and a digital entrepreneur now shining on Substackmedium.com
These established writers used to spend their time on Medium, but now they invest their precious time on Substack and help others, too. You don’t need to leave Medium to be successful on Substack. The best approach is to use both platforms to reap optimal benefits. Both platforms have their pros and cons.
For beginners, Substack might seem cold, lonely, challenging, and competitive. But it is the warmest and most creator-friendly environment with state-of-the-art technologies and a remarkable social media tool like Notes, allowing us to create wonderful communities with ease. With some basic education, a methodical approach, and community support, you can turn that coldness into warmth in a short time.
To this end, I wrote three books as educational resources. The first one, Substack Mastery, was read by over 100K freelancers for free and helped hundreds of them start Substack quickly. For busy writers, I also wrote a condensed version. In addition, for advanced writers, I wrote another book with 47 chapters, including audio content, and uploaded them to my Content Marketing Strategy Insights publication. It is called A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery.
More interestingly, my protégé Aiden turned my books into interactive training courses and named them From Zero to Substack Hero. He published three levels, with the third level released on Udemy yesterday. As a generous person, Aiden gave a 33% discount to his Medium and Substack friends. Even further, he donated all modules of his program to our Substack Mastery Boost Pilot.
Education is critical, and we now have sufficient content to get you started with minimal cost and investment. If you find Udemy expensive, you can subscribe to my publication and access all chapters of Substack Mastery and 33 modules of From Zero to Substack Hero now.
To make it even more helpful for beginners, I will offer complementary membership to our other resources, as explained in this story, with access to the benefits of Tier 2 of the Substack Mastery Boost Pilot.
Here is what you will learn from Level 3 of From Zero to Substack Hero:
Here are the links to the three levels of From Zero to Substack Hero with discount vouchers:
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 1
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 2
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 3 NEW
Here is a list of 33 Modules Aiden uploaded to my publication:
Section 33: Gaining Credibility and Collaborating Effectively
Section 32: Subscriber Success Stories
Section 31: Deliver High-Quality Content in an Integrated and Strategic Way.
Section 30: interviewing fellow writers and thought leaders
Section 29 — Experimenting with Humility, Vulnerability, and Authenticity
Section 28: Blogging and Guest Blogging for Freelance Writers
Section 27: Using Social Media Smartly and Strategically for Substack Growth
Section 26: Podcasts, Webinars, and YouTube Videos to Enrich Content and Increase Engagement
Section 25: Why Writing Books Matter for Freelance Writers
Section 24: How to Capture the Attention of Current and Potential Readers
Section 23: Establishing Your Author Platform for Lasting Success
Section 22: Why Advanced Substack Writers Must Be Leaders in Their Fields
Section 21: Level 4 Introduction for Mastery and Beyond
Section 20: Sustaining Your Substack for Long-Term Success
Section 19: 14 Powerful Tools and Strategies to Elevate Your Substack
Section 17: Why and How to Add Surveys to Substack
Section 16: Effective Use of Polls in Substack Newsletters
Section 15: Integrating Substack with Patreon for Growth and Engagement
Section 14: Adding Interactive Educational Programs to Your Substack
Section 13: Essential Principles for Freelance Writers Beyond Substack
Section 12: The Ultimate Guide to Substack Discounts and Founding Memberships
Section 11: Integrating Blogging with Your Substack Publications for Audience Growth and More Income
Section 10: Marketing and Sales Strategies for Substack
Section 9: Substack Boost Options
Section #8: What Makes Readers Pay for Newsletters
Section #7: Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Substack
Section #6: Maintaining Privacy on Substack
Section #5: The Importance of Editorial Excellence and Self-Editing for Growing Our Audience
Section #4: Creating a Plan and Strategy to Boost Your Newsletters
Section #3: Growing on Substack with Peer Recommendations
Section #2: Using Substack Notes for Audience Growth
Section #1: What is Substack and Why It Matters
Inroduction to Substack Training Program by Aiden: From Zero to Substack Hero
To give you an idea of the presentation and scope of Aiden’s Substack training, here is a sample video Aiden published on the ILLUMINATION Substack Mastery YouTube channel.
My Substack Mastery book chapters are still available on Medium, so you can read the chapters that I shared during the beta reading period. Here are the links for easy access:
Preface of “Substack Mastery” for Beta Readers, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18, Chapter 19…
Here is why I wrote a new book about email marketing for freelance writers and startups:
Why I Wrote “Smart Email Marketing & Content Integration” Book
A Strategic and Practical Guide for Freelancers and Startupsmedium.com
Here is why I created a new Health and Wellness Network on Substack:
Why I Created a Health and Wellness Network on Substack & How I Will Support It
Welcome to the new ILLUMINATION Health and Wellness network for healthcare professionals, business people, and health…medium.com
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