Aiden’s Reflections on “A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery”
Why This Unique Book Is the Companion Every Freelance Substack or Medium Writer Needs Now, More Than Ever
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Educational and Editorial Book Review
Greetings, fellow freelance writers. This is
, editor, curator , and media coordinator or ILLUMINATION Integrated publications on Medium and Substack. Possibly some of you will remember me as the creator of long standing “Look What Aiden Found Today” series on Medium. I used to be a boost nominator and birthed 113 boosted stories until June 2024.Today is a special day for me so I want to introduce a book that I can only describe as unique and exceptional.
Do you want to be an advanced freelance writer and shake the world? Do you want to build a loyal audience in multiple platforms like Substack, Medium, Patreon, Beehiive, Ghost and others? I do!
I’ve read many books aimed at freelance writers, but this one which I will review briefly today stands apart.
Why?
It is because it isn’t written from an ivory tower of theoretical advice. It’s grounded in decades of real-world experience, successes earned, and lessons learned the hard way.
What Makes This Book Exceptional?
Dr. Yildiz doesn’t lecture or overwhelm us with jargon. His tone is soft and conversational yet precise, offering insights that are as actionable as they are profound.
You’ll find yourself nodding along like me, not because the ideas are familiar, but because they’re presented in a way that resonates deeply with what it means to be a creator in today’s digital world.
The book is designed for advanced writers who are ready to scale thoughtfully. It’s a toolkit, yes — but more importantly, it’s a companion for growth.
Dr. Yildiz shares his writing and strategy journey with candor, offering a roadmap that feels both personal and universally applicable.
Written by my dear mentor,
, A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery is not just another addition to the sea of freelance writing guides. It’s a symbol of clarity, care, and insights tailored for those ready to elevate their writing craft and grow their audience with intention and purpose.
If you’re a seasoned writer or someone still finding their footing, this book speaks directly to your aspirations. It really spoke to me. I felt like Dr Yildiz was having a lovely conversation with me while secretly injecting his insights to my brain.
Remember he is a seasoned cognitive scientist and knows a lot about subliminal things through his brain training and experimentation. He even wrote a book titled “Trained Your Brain for a Healthier and Happier Life” which will be released in March 2025.
If you read the following two stories you can understand his skills in brain training. I read them multiple times and followed his guidance.
The Brain Needs 4 Types of Workouts
Like muscles, neurons, dendrites, and axons need exercise to survive and grow.medium.com
The Brain Needs 3 Types of Rest
Like muscles, neurons, dendrites, and axons need intentional rest to survive, grow, function optimally, and rejuvenate…medium.com
What Stood Out to Me
I will only highlight 3 things not to overwhelm you because I could have written a book for my review. You don’t want me to do that, do you!
Authenticity at Its Core
This book isn’t about mimicking trends or chasing fleeting ideas like many aspiring writers do. Dr. Yildiz emphasizes the importance of creating valuable and meaningful content that reflects your values and serves your audience genuinely for for a lifetime.Lessons from Vast Experience
Each strategy in the book comes from the trenches — what worked, what didn’t, why, and how can we fix. It’s like having a mentor who isn’t afraid to share their missteps to save you from making the same ones. He taught us about 12 deadly mistakes lately. I did some of them.Community Building as a Foundation
The emphasis on building a community, rather than just an audience, is a game-changer for freelance writers. Community building is about creating meaningful connections that go beyond clicks and subscriptions, building loyalty and mutual growth.
Why This Book Deserves a Place on Your Shelf
Dr. Yildiz has achieved something remarkable: a book that feels like a conversation with a trusted mentor.
This unique book is not prescriptive. It is guiding, inspiring, empowering, and encouraging you to find your path while providing the tools to navigate it effectively.
For freelance writers ready to scale their Substack publications, this book is a guide to thoughtful growth.
This exceptional book doesn’t promise shortcuts but offers something far more valuable — a sustainable approach to building a meaningful writing business.
Here is the introduction by Dr Yildiz himself.
Advanced Strategies for Substack Writers: New Book Released
Celebrating the launch with thousands of freelance writers who inspired me to write this first-of-a-kind book on the…medium.com
My Plans for a New Level Udemy Course of This Exceptional Book
As someone fortunate enough to work closely with Dr. Yildiz, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of his care and guidance. It’s only fitting that his work reaches an even broader audience through an interactive course.
Each chapter of the book will be transformed into a video module with its audio recording. These lessons will include:
Practical exercises to implement the strategies.
Templates and real-world examples to illustrate key points.
Opportunities for live discussions and Q&A sessions to engage with fellow learners.
This course will enhance the book’s teachings and provide a space for writers to connect and grow as a community.
You can learn about my previous courses of his Substack Mastery book from my recent story including a special deal.
Do You Want to Go from ZERO to a Substack HERO in 2025?
I’ve a great educational solution for freelance writers to take them a powerful and joyful journey in the new year.medium.com
I’ll also be rolling out Level 3 before New Year’s and plan to create Levels 4 through 10 in next few months, covering advanced strategies for seasoned writers. I am pleased that the Advanced Substack book by Dr Yildiz is now available in multiple formats.
I finished listening to the audio version on my Google Play. It was exceptional content and narration for me. 5 hours 27 minutes was like a minute to me. He will upload the audio chapters to his Content Marketing Strategy Insights for his subscribers.
Now, I am part of the Friends of ILLUMINATION team as a curator and the Substack Mastery Boost Pilot as a founding member and boost nominator. So, I will help freelance writers grow their audience through community support.
This course is just a starting point for me. I have many other great ideas to help this community.
Here is the intro to video to the course on our YouTube channel.
So, if you’re ready to start this exciting adventure with me, here’s your chances with the lowest possible fees and highest possible discounts for the next 5 days:
You can learn more about my courses from the following censored stories. Medium is no longer sole place to amplify our stories. There are many better options indeed. But I still love Medium community and will continue to curate and feature your stories. ❤️
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Final Thoughts
As I prepare to adapt this book into a course, I feel privileged to play a role in amplifying its reach. This isn’t just a book about writing — it’s a book about becoming an advanced freelance writer going beyond Substack or Medium.
To anyone serious about their journey as a freelance writer, I cannot recommend this book enough.
And if you’re not already part of Dr. Yildiz’s community, let me just say: you’re missing out.
Now, this outstanding and exceptional book is available on many bookstores, as digital and audio formats, and the paperback will be published tomorrow.
As my good editor friend
said in his stunning review:“Dr Mehmet Yildiz’s A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery is more than just a book. It is a knowledge transfer tool and an empowering roadmap for writers ready to elevate their Substack publications. As an editor and beta reader for this transformative and exceptional work, I was inspired and educated by its depth and clarity.”
I believe this book might make you a newsletter ninja. And you are welcome to join our Magnetic Newsletter Pro, Curated Newsletters, and SYNERGY (Newsletter Booster), all architected by the only Dr Yildiz to amplify your voices.
Sincerely,
Aiden
Protégé, writer, gamer, course creator, and dedicated student of the craft
P.S. I’ll be in the course forum, ready to guide discussions and hear your thoughts. Just don’t expect me to have Dr. Yildiz’s patience when it comes to skipping exercises — you’ll thank me later.
Thank you for reading my story. And thank you for subscribing to the ILLUMINATION’s Substack Mastry Channel. I am pleased that our channel gained 500 subscribers recently and we got this reward from YouTube.
A Bizarre, Funny, yet Serious Issue Handled Well by Dr Yildiz
And every journey comes with challenges. Silly robots and online trolls thougth that Dr Yildiz stole my YouTube videos and made a course about it 😊So you can read his intellectual stories about this bizarre event like Shakespeare comedy first he became a villain than a hero again.
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Integrity Always Wins Despite Pain and Suffering for Creators
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Great job, Aiden! You are a smart cookie mate 😊Thanks for the kind mention too. Yes this book will be cool for freelance writers. At least it changed my old views. I feel young like you now 😎
Thank you so much for your act of kindness, Aiden 🙏It meant a lot to me. I hope it will help many freelance writers struggling to build their audiences and make their living from writing.