This is not a usual story writing challenge; it is for gaining paid subscribers subsidized by Substack with a strategic move.
Why 22 days? It is because the offer by Substack ends on 30 November, and some of us have already missed 8 days because we did not hear about it despite my writing twice about it in the last 8 days.
Any story about Substack, including my book chapters related to Substack, is not reaching my readers for unknown reasons, but I don’t give up. I will keep persisting until my important message reaches more writers because I want everyone to benefit from this lucrative offer. I also published it on my website.
For those who missed my previous story explaining the reasons, please check out the story with relevant and useful links to guide you.
Freelance Writers, Don’t Miss This Fantastic Opportunity!
My paid Substack subscribers increased by at least 30% in the first three days of November, and I have a plan for you.medium.com
If you are not convinced, take a look at one of my newsletters, which gained significant paid (Substack subsidized) members. The pink indicates the gifts given by Substack, which almost doubled my 3 years of paid members. I made a lot of mistakes until my wise mentors woke me up, not focusing on Substack and wasting my time, as explained in a previous story.
What is the purpose of this story?
The purpose of this post is to give you a checklist that you can tailor to your needs in the next 22 days. As this offer is special please don’t miss the opportunity. It is important for your growth.
I distilled this checklist from my upcoming book for advanced writers titled A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery.
A Golden Opportunity for Writers This November
Here’s a step-by-step checklist for your November writing actions
☐ Publish Daily on Substack Without Immediately Emailing
- Write and post at least one story on Substack daily, but hold off on emailing it to subscribers.
- Build a content library and refine your pieces before broader sharing.
- Repurpose the story on Medium and send it to my publications, such as Curated Newsletters.
- Also, repurpose content on social media like LinkedIn, Facebook, Quora, Reddit, X, and others to expand reach and earn extra income.
- Share each new Substack piece on social media with a compelling cover image.
- Keep posts concise and engaging; direct followers to read the full article on Substack.
Note: Repurposing is secondary; focus first on consistency on Substack. While social media may yield low direct conversion, it’s a chance to reach new audiences.
☐ Amplify Your Content Strategically for Visibility and Backlinks
- Create short, engaging summaries or teasers of your Substack stories for your blog or guest blogs. You are welcome to use my website’s community blogs.
- Link back to the original post on Substack to generate backlinks and build visibility.
- Ensure each repurposed post is fresh and unique to avoid search engine penalties.
☐ Add Audio and Interactive Elements to Reach New Audiences
- Turn articles into audio versions; record in your own voice if possible, then upload to platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
- Use tools like Google Slides to create interactive presentations and share them as mini-webinars or embed them on social media.
- This makes content accessible to listeners and visually oriented audiences.
☐ Engage on Substack Notes
- Daily, convert snippets from your stories into bite-sized posts on Substack Notes. Try at least three Substack Notes in the next 22 days.
- Respond to comments and “restack” supportive replies to keep an active and engaging presence.
- Engage followers who might eventually subscribe to your newsletter.
☐ Send a Weekly Roundup Newsletter
- Once a week or every three days, send a summary newsletter highlighting 3–7 of your latest posts with links.
- Repurpose this roundup as a blog post to build backlinks and strengthen your content ecosystem.
This offers readers a snapshot of your work without overwhelming them.
Final Words
Following this checklist will help you build a consistent, multi-platform presence, gain visibility, increase engagement, and grow your subscriber base with minimal time on secondary platforms.
After 22 days, you will notice that your writing and engagement muscles will significantly increase, and your chances of improving your newsletters and gaining new subscribers will increase.
The most crucial elements are writing daily, posting strategically, engaging meaningfully, and sharing tactically. Then you will eventually be a newsletter ninja and make your living from writing newsletters and engaging your audience with joy.
If you are new to Substack, you can read the free chapters of my Substack mastery book. I linked them below. If you are an auditory learner, you can listen to the audio version chapter by chapter, linked below.
Listen Now: The Audio Version of Substack Mastery Is Available for Subscribers!
This story includes links to educational audio recordings of the Substack Mastery book chapter by chapter for those who…medium.com
I will continue beta reading for the next version, which is coming soon. So, if you enjoy reading and providing feedback, here are links to chapters for free:
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 my recent update for writers on Medium and Substack.
ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications: October 2024 Updates
Changes, new submission guidelines, and kick-start of our Substack Mastery pilot for membersmedium.com
I opened my website to guest bloggers by creating a community blog to increase the visibility of our writers’ work beyond Medium and Substack. All authentic writers are welcome to join.
Blog Posts by Digitalmehmet Contributors — Dr Mehmet Yildiz
This site covers eclectic stories & newsletters from 100+ topics on Medium & Substack contributed by 32,000+ writers…digitalmehmet.com
One of our exciting projects is the first of a kind and innovative ILLUMINATION Writing Academy for freelance writers which I will introduce in another bulletin soon.
For book authors or aspiring writers who plan to write a book, I provided guidance.
How to Make Your Book a Bestseller with Zero Reviews and No Ad Spend
Skip the Amazon Review Scams — Substack and Medium Give You the Real Edge!medium.com
A Quick Update on My Recent Book Projects
To support the writing community and help them gain a competitive advantage in the market, I recently authored a book titled Substack Mastery, which is now available in popular online bookstores. It was well received by readers and now it trends as a best-selling book in its categories. Listen Now: The Audio Version of Substack Mastery Is Available for Subscribers!
Here is the universal link to find it in different bookstores.
The paperback of this book is available through Amazon or bookshop.org.
The audio will soon be available in major outlets, and the first release can be purchased from Google Play.
I also published a new version of the Substack Mastery for busy people and explained the reasons in a new story. How I Will Help Freelance Writers Save $600 by Condensing My Bestseller 5 Times for Them.
You can join my newsletters, where I offer experience-based content on health, content strategy, and technology topics to inform and inspire my readers.
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