About the Book
Dear Freelance Writers and Aspiring Content Entrepreneurs. I wrote this book for you. Welcome to a tailored growth journey to find the best version of yourself as a content creator and serve from your higher self. I wrote this as a tacit knowledge transfer tool, not as a textbook.
In this unique book, I will guide you with my experience to gain new knowledge and skills. I included both ups and downs, reflecting on my mistakes, how I corrected them, and what results I got. I also added improvement and growth strategies to guide you.
My goal is to help you grow the performance of your Substack publications quickly and sustainably. The knowledge you gain might help you grow your audience and increase your chance of getting paid members. I will share insights and strategies designed specifically for those ready to take your writing business to another level and help you connect with your readers more effectively.
Although it can also be helpful for beginners, this powerful toolkit was born out of my desire to support advanced writers who have taken the courageous step of launching a publication on Substack and finding new readers for their valuable content. Building on the foundational knowledge presented in my previous work, Substack Mastery, this book covers the next phase of your writing journey.
If you have started your Substack publications, gained some followers, or even attracted a handful of paid subscribers, you are already on the right track. It is time to scale your writing business thoughtfully, methodically, and effectively. If you are a beginner, you may first read or listen to the Substack Mastery book, covering all fundamental aspects and some advanced topics.
I have penned this powerful toolkit based on my own experiences and the success stories of bestselling Substack authors. I asked those high achievers powerful questions and distilled what I had learned from them. You are probably aware of most of the items I covered. However, their nuances might not be known by everyone as they are not spoken much from my observations and interactions with writers.
These strategies and tactics have proven to amplify growth, engagement, and reader loyalty. Each strategy and tactic I present in this nuanced and memorable book reflects my experience. It includes what I have applied, refined after my mistakes, and learned over the years as I nurtured an engaged audience and built a recognizable profile. However, I am not a celebrity and have no intention of being one.
I will offer a clear roadmap using real-world experience. With over 40 years in content development and marketing strategy within large organizations, I have witnessed the power of connecting authentically with our audiences and merging them into a community in which they can thrive. You will hear the word community in this book, as it is the most critical success factor for advanced writers.
About the Author :
Dr Mehmet Yildiz is 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 15 prominent publications on Medium, he has built a thriving community of over 32,000 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 28,000 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 digitalmehmet.com
