Official Page of the Program for Udemy and Substack Students
Dear subscribers, I created this page as a central reference point for our education program, which aims to support freelance writers on Substack. This training program is based on the information and guidance from my two recent books, titled Substack Mastery and A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery. My business partner, a media expert, turned each chapter into a video with clear instructions summarizing the key points of the chapter and linked to the audio version of the books for in-depth exploration.
Currently, three levels of the course have been published on Udemy, and we have also made the videos available for subscribers of my Content Marketing Strategy Insights publication on Substack, based on a $5 monthly subscription for those learners who can’t afford Udemy courses.
If you want to take these courses on Udemy, we offer discount vouchers linked to each level below:
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 1
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 2
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 3
From Zero to Substack Hero — Level 4, 5, and 6 [NEW]
Here is an introduction video to Level 4 Advance Course – Substack and Beyond
The logo of From Zero to Substack Hero Levels 4, 5, 6 Bundles for Beta Students 85% Discounts
Here is a video introducing the course in general:
From Zero to Substack Hero Is Also Offered through Substack.com
Instructor of the Program, Aiden MC, offers this course for a $5 monthly subscription on Substack via his Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media
In April 2025, Aiden became a Substack Bestseller.
Thank you for subscribing to Aiden’s newsletters on Substack.
We also offer the videos of this educational program to the members of the Substack Mastery Boost Pilot via my publication, Content Marketing Strategy Insights.
Here are the Links to Available Sections on Content Marketing Strategy Insights Publication on Substack
We will continue adding new sections as they become available.
Section 50: Shifting to 90% Paid Content for Lasting Growth and Stability
Section 49: Making Affiliate Marketing Work for You Without Compromising Integrity
Section 48: Why Advanced Writers Should Consider Hiring a Digital Marketing Expert
Section 47: A Daily Routine to Gradually Scale Your Substack Newsletter
Section 46: Why Advanced Freelance Writers Benefit from Multiple Publications
Section 45: How to Develop a Strong Writing Voice That Resonates with Your Audience
Section 44: Why Advanced Writers Should Consider Hiring a Virtual Assistant
Section 43: How a Simple Daily Routine Can Help You Grow Your Substack Newsletter
Section 42: How to Build a Thriving Community Space and Lead It Passionately
Section 42: How to Build a Thriving Community Space and Lead It Passionately
Section 40: How to Expand Your Reach with Referrals, Influencer Collaborations, and Niche…
Section 39: How Monthly Challenges and Thoughtful Commenting Build a Thriving Community
Section 38: How to Use Bonuses and Limited-Time Offers to Strengthen Reader Engagement
Section 37: How Reader Feedback Shapes Your Content and Growth
Section 36: Create Compelling Series or Multi-Part Content Like a Fiction Author
Section 34: Personalizing and Rebranding Newsletters for Long-Term Value
Section 34: Personalizing and Rebranding Newsletters for Long-Term Value
Section 33: Gaining Credibility and Collaborating Effectively
Section 31: Deliver High-Quality Content in an Integrated and Strategic Way.
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 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 19: 14 Powerful Tools and Strategies to Elevate Your Substack
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 #5: The Importance of Editorial Excellence and Self-Editing for Growing Our Audience
Section #4: Creating a Plan and Strategy to Boost Your Newsletters
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.
This education program will also support our current Substack Mastery Boost Pilot program, which will be a low-cost education and marketing service for freelance writers and startups in 2026. You can learn about this pilot at the following link:
If you want to be part of this program, you can subscribe to my Content Marketing Strategy Insights publication on Substack.
For your inquiries, you can contact me via this web form.
You are welcome to be a guest blogger on our community blog site. Guest blogging applications can be done via this form.
If you are a writer, you are welcome to join our publications by sending a request via this link. We support 36K writers who contribute to my publications on this platform. You can contact our chief editor, Dr Yildiz, via this link on his website. If you are a new writer, you might check out his writing list to find some helpful stories for your education.
Dr Yildiz invites you to subscribe to his Substack newsletter, where he offers experience-based content on health, content strategy, book authoring, and technology topics to inform and inspire my readers.
Illumination Writing Academy [New]
You can learn about the history and future of Illumination Writing Academy from the personal story of Dr Mehmet Yildiz on Medium.com.
He also shared this insightful story on Substack.
