Mompreneur Kristina God is a successful writer on the buzzy publishing platforms Substack and Medium.com. She was featured in publications such as Better Marketing, Start it Up, Mind Cafe, and Writing Cooperative. Besides being an online writer, she has over 15 years of experience in journalism, PR, and marketing. Moreover, she's a successful online course instructor and helps creators monetize their content and start their own businesses. She is married and has two lovely kids.
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I thought writing my book was the hard part until I had to market it. It's a real JOB! Thanks for sharing your story.
Hey Cat, just going through Michelle Teheux's guest post and she's saying something similar. "Writing the book is easy. Selling it hard." Well, I'm here for the sales part :) Hope you'll join our surprise session on Monday with Ben, Robin and Walter. This time I have to go after 90 min ^^ Hope your rally was nice. Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Did you watch and listen to it or how do you "consume" my interviews? You know, I launched my pod and I try to make Substack the home but also amplify the reach with KZread (Spotify, Apple in the next weeks). Would love to learn more about how you consume the interviews. Thanks, Cat! Oh I also have a Podcast Launch Club for my podcast, maybe that's something where you wanna join
@@_KristinaGod , I'm all in for anything, Kristina. 😊 I watch you on KZread. I don't currently use Spotify or Apple to view any podcasts. I'm already overwhelmed with social media.
Super conversation. Thanks for sharing this. Incredible insights.
Great to be connected now, JC. Looks as if Michael jumped off my call and then hopped on yours (as he's wearing the same black shirt and I can see the nose hairs he was talking about ^^). Anyways, subscribed to your channel as I think it's awesome to see you in my feed from now. 80% is mindset. I have two kids in the house and am building this writing business on the side, without embracing my messy, imperfect side and thinking: Better done than perfect! I wouldn't be where I'm now. Great to hear Michael is your editor. Are you writing a book?
Love seeing Michael on here as been following his writing for ages. He definitely has the "seed" haha.
He does 🤣Have you been following him on Medium? I asked who to interview a few weeks back and someone mentioned Mike. Then a few weeks later he popped up on my screen and so we hopped on a call and chatted a bit about his new book. Love this!
Thank you so much Kristina for having me on and loads of fun getting to know you as I love what you're doing.
haha, now I know where you went after our chat. To JC 😁 Same black shirt and nose hairs 🤣 Just kidding. Congrats on your new book. We just bought it via our business account and I'll start reading it in 1-2 weeks and leaving a review since I know these are soooo important. I'm rooting for you, Michael. Read your story "Love is water". Brought tears to my eyes. I feel the deep love that connect you and your wife (hopefully also after all of those years of writing, not cleaning the kitchen, not listening 🙏🏻😁) I also think it was the first time of many wonderful chats. Thanks again, Kristina
Hello Mam can you tell me about the membership of medium I brought a one month subscription if I cancel it the money can be refund or not please tell me
What bothers me about almost any platform is the "Category" Section... None of "THEIR" Words Match "MY" Topic/Theme etc. The algorithms are very limited!!!! I Have to then Explain My "Arena" in the About Section & That isn't circulated in the Ethers...I Finally Landed on Philosophy & Literature...Seems Cryptic Enough to Cover My Interests.
Great info! Thank you!
@@leecoleonline Sure, you can also watch an extra session with her inside my membership experience. Are you on Substack?
What was that ad platform that was mentioned at about 19:30? Refine?
I already created a website on Showit, with integrated Blog function from Wordpress. But Im missing out on the social aspect, which for now Im using Instagram for. I created an email list function through Flodesk with a freebie I post on my IG profile. Im naturally more of a writer than a person to speak in front of a camera. Does it make sense to keep all the rest AND use Substack for new readers and list building? Is it legit to add my Substack subscribers into my personal email list, where I might be more direct about my online offerings? You say in the vid that we are the owners, but they subscribed to Substack and not to something else.
Thank you for sharing your journey and ideas 🎉
Thanks Kristina ❤ Such an amazing Live Session!! Loved it - learned so much 🎶💕
Great video!
Ok i just start article writing in medium as bigener if i upgrade to $ 7subscription ..how much i could made per month ...consider i will write financial and. Health related articles?
A brief video demonstration using a mouse and a screen, without a single word, would be much more useful. This kind of story is not only unusual but also completely useless.
Sure get your point. I was playing around with it a bit. The long version with screenshots and everything is linked.
You are so talented and encouraging! Love you, girlfriend. 🥰
what a wonderful video, Kristina :)
This video is a bit different than my others. It's the first lecture of my MEDIUM SCHOOL course which is included in the paid subscription of my Online Writing Club newsletter. The course (9+ hours of bite-sized tutorials plus interviews, replays, live sessions) is a perk for paid subscribers and I wanted to give you a sneak-peak into it. For more become a paid member and get access today: kristinagod.substack.com/subs... Get the MEDIUM KICKSTARTER GUIDE for FREE 🚀 kristinagod.gumroad.com/l/medium-kickstarter-guide
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Really? Not Substack? In my experience, Medium has a lot of problems with monetizing your work and building a proper audience, because it's essentially just long-form social media.
Cool
Wow, you were super fast. Thanks for your response. Medium is really great for making your first dollars right from scratch and building and growing an audience. If you want to make money, test your writing or sell your book/services/products, it's super smart to be there.
Great interview🎉 i'm binge watching your videos and will be subscribing to your membership 🤗 I do have one question as I'm waiting to order the email address that goes with my domain name as I changed those . Website is mentioned here and I'm wondering how that works if someone does want to purchase a product or service down the road as I already have a new website and all the transactions and everything are paid for through that Are included in that platform and you can have your own store - is that some thing I would need to keep and just down the road once I'm established and people have interest or ask questions I can point them to that or is that also included in Substack? I'm thinking it is not especially with transactions and things like that but just thought I'd ask Thank you for the videos. They're very encouraging. I've already reached out to a number of people about your platform and what you have to offer and also about Substack 🙏🙏🙏
Hello! Nice that you want to join my tribe and kickstart your newsletter. I'd keep whatever you have for now. Substack offers a minimalistic set of features. A store isn't included. I host my community experience, which youi'll get access to as a paid sub, on another platform. I bet that in the near future Substack will offer MORE features though. They are constantly shipping new features. Hope this helps already. We can talk about this inside the Online Writing School. See you inside, Kristina
@@_KristinaGod thank you ma'am! 🙏
@@RxHolisticNurseKathleen Sure, if you're a free subscriber already you can send me an email and I'll send you a surprise :)
@@_KristinaGod I appreciate that I haven't really been able to been on my phone or anything today. There's a herniated discs in my cervical spine and this morning, well I won't go to detail. Let's just say I had to pretty much lay in bed most of the day so I didn't sign up yet because I'm waiting to get my email and I can't get on the computer probably till tomorrow when my neck is better, but when I'm I will definitely do that, I'm really excited. Thank you so much.! God bless you
@@_KristinaGod I am still a free subscriber, but have not received a surprise yet 🫣 I did send you a couple of emails stating I'm changing my email from Gmail to something else because having a lot of problems with Google and Gmail and folders disappearing emails everything before disappearing and then two years ago they completely wiped out my account for whatever reason probably something I believed or said, but nothing that would be offensive really to anyone. if you could check your emails that I've replied to my former Gmail account even though it still exist I prefer not to use it because they read every single email and we know that for a fact, but if you could send it to the other email, that would be great. If not, you have to send it to that one. I'll forward it to my other email.. thanks a lot
The growth will be slow, but it’s still growth. The keys are: 1) Learn how to improve your prose. Crappy writing won’t interest people. Read classic literature or books written by the English. 2) Develop a free-content and paid-content list. I think three free posts for every paid post once a week is a good start. Work harder and offer more with the paid content. 3) You don’t have to be unique, just offer a fresh perspective on things. 4) Write about what you know best - cooking, sports, history, crafting, whatever. Try to become an expert in your area of expertise and don’t quit when you feel unmotivated. If you spend 365 days a year studying and analyzing your main interest, within 2-3 years you can become an expert (there are a lot of experts out there, but most people don’t have the time to become an expert in the area you are targeting. And when I say study daily, it can be 10 minutes to four hours. Each moment is a building block. 5) DO NOT STOP WRITING! Write on the notes app on your phone if you’re not home or behind a desk.
If the definition of a "professional writer" is that you have to be traditionally published then I'm wondering what that makes indie authors who have written ten times the number of books Sarah has? Or ghostwriters who write for other authors or businesses? Or content writers who produce social media content? Or advertising copywriters? To me, there's an innate snobbery in that view. Probably I have misunderstood what she meant
Oh, I think Sarah is referring to her career as a professor, author and writer. Writing is her profession. You are right. It's a question of how you define "professional."
Great video, thank you
Hey! Thanks! Is this you, Alexander?
@@_KristinaGod the very same :)
Very helpful thanks! Just started a Substack to go with my podcast. I did enable the paid feature but I think pledges are better for me. I want everyone to have access to the same thing but just want a way for folks to financially support if able.
I really enjoy Substack for its ability to connect new readers with writers and vice versa, but unimpressed with its lack of audience segmentation, lack of automation, and its layout/design limitations. But I DO appreciate its recommendation engine. With that said, have you ever heard of creatives using a platform like ConvertKit to serve as the email campaign platform for, say, their Substack posts? When Substack newsletters arrive, there's no real Substack benefit without clicking into the email to then be routed to the Substack website or app. I would think one could still post on Substack, schedule it without a send command via email, and maintain the benefits of its in-app discovery, its recommendation engine and maybe even the engagement. If the creator was delivering their content this way, they would lose the analytics, but gain the analytics in CovertKit, plus all their amazing features. You could even have a single newsletter but give the recipient ecosystem options (think hyperlinked graphics) to multiple platforms (like Substack, plus a SquareSpace website, plus Medium, and BeeHive all at once). Thoughts?
Thank you so much for this!! this will save me so much time !
It does. Love to use it. You can also use it on Substack with its Notes network. Anywhere. Glad I could you save you some hours of your life. Life's too short and we should always create with the end in mind. Talk soon
I'm new to substack amd your videos are so helpful! I'm still having a hard time knowing how to organize my content. Like I can write a whole blog/newsletter, but what else becomes a podcast, or a note, or even a video, and what is paid and what is free. Love that substack offers so many options for creators, but right now it's looking a little overwhelming on the organization area.
Jamie you are brilliant. You answered a lot for me.
Hi Lisa, he's a smart cookie, isn't he? I love their approach. This week I couldn't manage to write on Medium and/or Substack. Today I pumped out a post. I also want to share more short content as I did on Medium. For busy part-time writers that's best :D
A seriously valuable video! I learned so much! Really excited to write in a sustainably and healthy way. It took a while to understand how to title things, but now my brain is firing away! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks so much. I had 2 questions from this: 1). can you start with notes before launching a newsletter? 2). Is Substack worth it financially for people writing health and diet newsletters?
I really enjoyed this video!
Wonderful to hear!
Both are the reason I started my Atomic/Minimalist newsletter
That's nice to hear. Thanks again for featuring the video in your community tab. Hugs and talk soon, Kristina
Two of my favorites!!! Jamie & Evan!!
They are super, aren't they? Thanks for sharing my video woth your community. So grateful for this. Never happened before I think
Never heard about atomic newsletter. Nice idea for lazy or busy people who want to start a newsletter. Subscribed to your channel and newsletter. Will check Evan and Jamie. Thanks for bringing so many inspiring voices. Must take a lot of time and energy. Thanks!😊
Glad you enjoyed it. More to come. I bet you're now already a subscriber and binge-reading their newsletters.
Awesome! You inspire me to start. Keep rocking it!
LOVE! Thanks soooooo much
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I am going to try blogging today on Substack! Thank you! I almost have 200k on Twitter and 50k on KZread, and an existing mailing list with 10k but I never did anything with it before 😂 - now is the time. Thank you again
Hey Eddie, just checked your channel. Do you know my hubby Patrick God? I think his channel would be interesting for you. Are you already on Substack? I'd love to help you get started. There's also another one from KZread I could inspire. I could also connect you with him. You can send me a DM on Substack or leave comment. If you need any help BEFORE you set up your account, just send me an email. I'm cheering you on every step of the way. Tech is a huge topic on Substack meaning it's popular!
@@_KristinaGod thanks for the reply! I setup my account, but going to make further tweeks - for example I called my publication my name which i think looks a bit weird right? I just subscribed to you. I will try to figure out how to send you a DM but happy to discuss in public as I know it benefits everyone else reading also. I don't know Patrick God, but will check his content out, thank you
@@eddiejaoude thanks for the DM. Wouldn't recommend using your name. You can change this. It makes more sense to tell causal visitors what your newsletter is about. The title really matters. I'll help you row your Substack. So great that I could inspire you with this interview. That's the purpose of my videos. Grateful 🙏
Too bad Michele is slowgirl😔
Thanks for the video. Does your info include spiritual/ metaphysical content as well?
Thank you for your video. Is this info for fiction (stories) only, or can spiritual/metaphysical content be included?
I might have an unfair advantage because I ported my news publication to Subtack. I have a decent following on social media (which I abandoned after the pandemic) and used Substack to build a mailing list for the first time. Now it looks my readers on social media are waking up and vising thee new website for the first time in 4 years. Today, I passed 200 subscribers for the first time after gaining 77 new readers in June. During the same time, 3 current subscribers (like OG readers) converted to paid subscribers. Site traffic is still booming from the newsletters I released last week. Thank you for your videos; you're a badass!
Thanks Kris but, quick question, my linktree says 'Your Linktree is not live' Do you know what's the problem, I have no idea what's going on.. Again, thank you Kris!
This was so informative. Thank you for this valuable information.
Hi Cat, you will meet Elna soon inside our school. In addition, I'll share more resources for freelance writers. Now we have a freelance success playlist with Maya and all the others. Thanks for always cheering me on and appreciating my interviews. I'll send you an email later today :D with a special surprise
@@_KristinaGod Awesome! 👏
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This video is really helpful/informative - thank you. I'm a new Medium writer (started in January of this year) and it was definitely a learning curve. I've found that submitting to publications has been key to getting the right readers for my posts, as well as to getting boosted. Most of my income from Medium is from boosted stories.
Awesome to learn more about Veronica and her journey. Incredible what she built within a few years. Super interview 👍👍👍 Thanks for featuring so many inspiring new voices