Substack Mastery Boost Publication on Medium: Submission Guidelines

A New Publication for Freelance Writers and Content Entrepreneurs on Medium

These guidelines are also available on Medium and our website. Please read and share your feedback for the first version in sites you read it.

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Dear Subscribers, this is our brand new and innovative publications designed to empower you. Although we created the publication on Medium its reach is far beyond and we will explain it in an upcoming interview with our chief editor

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

soon. We are pleased to have 160 founding members of the boost pilot program.

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From Inspiration to a Business Hub Publication

Welcome to Substack Mastery Boost publication initially created on Medium.com which will expand to multiple platforms! This post includes your guidelines for writing business success for a first-of-a-kind publication.

Substack Mastery Boost is not a usual Medium publication. We have 15 publications serving this purpose on Medium. This is a connection, education, marketing, and inspiration hub for creators, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

As designed by our chief editor and owner of ILLUMINATION Integrated publications,

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

, this innovative publication aims to bring business owners and leaders to one place to create synergy and fusion through serendipitous encounters.

Our new boost pilot initiative for 2025 is an educational, collaborative, and promotional program designed to empower and inspire creators, freelance writers, and entrepreneurs using the power of the vast ILLUMINATION network.

If you are a new writer who just wants to start, an established freelance writer to grow your audience, or a savvy solopreneur looking to scale your writing and content marketing business to become an entrepreneur, you are in the right place. We will provide the tools, strategies, and community you need to succeed.

Our Vision

We aim to illuminate society through powerful storytelling while helping creators build sustainable content businesses that resonate with their audiences. Our next three-year vision is to support over a million freelance writers and 2030 to ten million or more through inspiration, education, marketing, collaboration, and empowerment.

Our Mission

We are committed to:

• Supporting writers in crafting magnetic content that grows their audience and builds lasting connections.

• Offering practical, actionable resources tailored to freelancers and content entrepreneurs.

• Enabling writers to explore multiple platforms for diversified growth.

• Cultivating a community where creators thrive through collaboration and shared knowledge.

Why Substack Mastery Boost Matters

In a shifting digital landscape where platforms like TikTok and Medium face significant challenges, recently, creators need a reliable, adaptable, and supportive solution. Substack Mastery Boost will address these pain points by offering:

• Stability in Uncertainty: Creators maintain control of their work and income without relying on algorithms or external platforms.

• Audience Ownership: Build direct relationships with readers, ensuring meaningful engagement and a loyal following.

• Tools for Growth: Access features and strategies designed for long-term success, not quick fixes.

By combining the best of Medium, Substack, Patreon, Beehiive, and other platforms, our innovative program offers creators a way to diversify their content and expand their reach with confidence and community support.

About Substack Mastery Boost

Substack Mastery Boost is a 12-month pilot program integrating education, collaboration, and promotion to help writers succeed. If successful, we plan to offer it as an affordable, ongoing global service for freelancers and content entrepreneurs.

This program includes:

• Guided Learning: Educational resources like the “Substack Mastery” book and online freelancing courses to teach you the science, art, and strategy of newsletter creation.

• Collaborative Support: A vibrant, free, moderated Slack workspace and moderated Substack Notes support for idea sharing, feedback, and community interaction.

• Promotional Tools: Curation and boosting features in our publications and cross-platform promotion to amplify your reach.

Membership Tiers

Substack Mastery Boost operates on a tiered membership model. We documented the details of each tier on our website.

ILLUMINATION Substack Community Support & Boost Pilot Program
This is a summary of 3-tier service Boost pilot offerings for creators, freelance writers, and content entrepreneurs on…digitalmehmet.com

Submission Guidelines

Rules and Policies

1. No plagiarism, defamation, or harmful content against Medium rules.

2. Include copyright-free images with appropriate credits as captions.

3. Declare affiliate links in your stories.

4. AI-generated and meaningless content is not accepted.

Tips for Success

1. Write content that offers insights, solutions, and inspiration.

2. Organize your ideas into concise and reader-friendly stories.

3. Stay honest and back your claims with facts and evidence.

4. Ensure your drafts are well-edited and error-free.

5. Use visuals and interactive elements to connect with readers.

6. Submit your stories as drafts. Exceptions apply.

7. Include a brief author bio and links to your newsletter or story.

Prerequisites

1 — You must have a free or paid Medium account.

2 — You need to be part of one of the program tiers, such as free, $5, or $15 plan.

3 — You need to have a Substack publication, a Patreon account, a Beehiiv account, or a mailing list through Covertkit, Ghost, or others.

4 — You must be a member of the ILLUMINATION Slack workspace. You can join here for free.

5 — You must take your writing business seriously. This pub is not a story collection but a connection tool.

We also recommend having a podcast and video presence but it is not essential for being part of this publication.

What Can You Contribute

If you are a free member, you can submit one introductory story about your writing business, such as a Substack publication, a Patreon one, or your website. We will provide more guidance on this.

If you are a tier 2 member, you can submit up to 10 stories monthly related to your writing or other business.

If you are a tier 3 member, you can submit up to 30 stories related to any business.

Tier 2 and 3 stories will be curated, distributed to our subscribers, and boosted externally for further visibility and potentially to generate business.

How to Apply

First, you need to apply to be a writer for the publication. You can send your Medium ID through our writer registration portal.

Secondly, you need to be part of the program by subscribing to one of our three Substack newsletters on the landing page for the Substack Mastery Boost pilot program explained on our website.

You can learn more about the program as one of our founding members and sponsors on Substack articulated. Here is a free interactive audio explaining the program's value.

Join Us Today

Substack Mastery Boost is more than a publication or a program. It is a community initiative where creators can learn, grow, and thrive together.

Take control of your creative journey and business by building meaningful connections with your audience.

We invite you to our success journey: one story, one newsletter, and one connection at a time to find your voice, build your audience, and illuminate society.

Thank you for being part of our community and business network.

If you are interested in our other publications, please check out the following submission guidelines. They are all unique.

ILLUMINATION, Curated Newsletters, SYNERGY (Newsletter Booster), Technology Hits, ILLUMINATION Book Chapters, Readers Hope, and Magnetic Newsletter Pro.