Substack Kickstarter Bootcamp 2026
Why Some Writers Shine on Substack… and Others Stay Invisible
The truth no one tells you about Substack — and the reliable, proven, and simple system that gets you seen, even if no one knows your name (yet) — to go from a hidden gem to a paid Substack writer — in 4 days flat.
Hey there, future Substack rockstar! 👋
Thinking about your New Year's resolutions and your wish to invest in yourself in 2026?
Good news: I know, you’ve got something beautiful to say. Your stories could change the world, get attention, build a community, and make you money.
So, if you want to write magnetic, non-sucky newsletters so good people want to hear from you every single week, January is the month to (finally) take ACTION and crush your goals!
Because here's the truth…
Every day you don’t post on Substack, someone else is building the audience you could have had.
- They’re getting discovered.
- They’re growing their email list.
- They’re converting readers into paid subscribers.
Meanwhile, you’re left scrolling, overthinking, wondering:
“Is it too late for me to start?”
I know that pain because I lived it. When I started in January 2024, I had no audience on Substack, no clear “voice,” and zero clue how to "do" Substack the right way.
But once I figured out the system — how to combine personality + expertise + proven posting frameworks — everything changed. I earned my first $1000, then $10,000.
This is exactly why I created the Substack Kickstarter Bootcamp 2026 - no fluff and all action. 🎉
It's my fun, hands-on, on-demand experience designed to take you from feeling...
- small, stuck, and invisible… to
- consistent, confident, and building momentum on Substack Notes.
As an award-winning marketing expert who writes part-time with two kids in the house, I'm proof that big journeys begin with small steps!
My only regret is not starting an email list from the outset when I began writing online in 2020.
That's why I'm going to teach you:
- how to combine your heart
- your experience
- your "YOUness"
- your expertise
...with the proven 4‑Step Substack PATH Strategy to…
- (finally!) kickstart your short and long form writing journey
- find your tribe and build a real community
- connect with others and grow your audience to 100, 1,000, and 10,000+
- be seen, heard, valued, and paid for your voice
in an E-A-S-Y way!
And the BEST part, for the first time, I’ll be co‑hosting with Bootcamp alumni who started from zero and learned to navigate the internet streets with Substack.
Together with:
- Ellen Scherr - owner of Life Branches, therapist, midlife truth teller, and viral Substack writer
- Jerry Keszka - owner of Plus 50 Forward, solopreneur, Medium top writer, rising Substack #Business bestselle
I'll show you how...
...to (finally!) get paid to be you in 2026!
Let's Grow Your List
Kickstart Your Substack
$249
One-time payment. Best value.
- 4-Day Live Training Sessions
- Exclusive Community
- Proven 4 Step System
- Direct Access to Kristina, Ellen & Jerry
- No Brainer One-Time Investment
Prefer smaller payments? Choose the 3-part payment plan here.
📍 Snag Your Spot!
Due to the high level of intimacy and personal touch we give to each of our bootcampers…
This cohort is limited to 50 people.
🎫The first 10 participants get the Substack Notes Scheduler StackBuddy 365 Days FREE (value $329!)
2 seats left
(📼Replays will be available after each LIVE, incl. the chatty Chat thread; personal feedback also available via email or video clip, if needed due to time zone difference)
What You'll Learn Inside
From Zero to SUBSCRIBED! in Just 4 Days
📅 January 20–23
⌚ 11:00 AM ET | 8:00 AM PT | 4:00 PM UK/Scotland | 5:00 PT Berlin time
In just 4 intensive days, you'll go from "I wish I had a thriving newsletter" to "I know exactly how to launch my Substack newsletter, grow it to 1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000 and more subs and become a bestseller!"
✅ 3 Core LIVE Training Days
Each on-demand video session is over 90 minutes total.
You’ll master the PATH Framework — the 4‑step system that makes creating your Substack newsletter authentic, so you, and genuinely enjoyable.
Can't join live?
No worries — all replays and chat archives will be available within 6 hours, on-demand.
😮 1 SUPERSTAR DAY to take Inspir-ACTION Day
Meet WOW-worthy alumni who kickstarted their newsletters through my Bootcamps, share their unique sauce, no BS insights, and hard‑earned lessons (the good, the bad, and the ugly), to have an unfair advantage.
We'll meet LIVE to find collab partners and writing buddies. You can also get instant feedback on your newsletter idea, content plan, pricing model, and Notes tactic.
Leave with a personalized, clear action plan for your specific niche topic that gets your newsletter seen, heard, and growing in 2026. Launch. Level up. Get heard.
Can't join live?
No worries —individual feedback is also available via email or video clip, on-demand.
Ready for it?
Our LIVE Schedule: Jan 20 – 23
🔴 Day 1: The A to Z to Get Notable on Substack
🔴 Day 2: Write Magnetic Posts Like You're Done Pretending
🔴 Day 3: Monetize, Automate, Sell - Authentic & Strong
🔴 Day 4: Rockstar Day (Lessons, Wins, No BS Insights)
WOW-Worthy Testimonials
Kristina is an expert on marketing and improving your visibility. I went from zero to 10,000+ subscribers within 16 months.
Kristina offers actionable advice that's easy to implement and actually works.
Joining Kristina's community, using Notes more and collaborating with her has made a big difference.
(Substack Bestseller, 10,000+ subscribers; Medium Boost Nommer w/ 50,000 followers)
Walter Rhein
It's a no-brainer! Kristina really walks her talk and overdelivers on value!
Thinking about Kristina’s bootcamp? Just say YES!
It’s a no-brainer, truly. I’ve invested in lots of courses and I can tell you that Kristina really walks her talk. She overdelivers on value and is deeply supportive of everyone’s success.
Still, thinking?
No need - take the leap!
(6-Figure Certified Coach, Children’s Books Author, Avid Entrepreneur, Medium publication owner)
Megan Llorente
I know it took probably years out of Kristina's life, but it added whole lotta years to mine.
A shortcut and EXACTLY what I needed
I just loved the professional tutorial videos.
I know it took probably years out of Kristina's life, but it added whole lotta years to mine
hehe :P
(Personal essayist, former journalist and magazine editor, Medium publication owner and nommer)
June Kirri
Substack Accelerated Our Growth — Here’s Our Story
Hi 👋🏻 I'm a Substack Bestseller and Top #25 Education publication globally
I'm an award-winning marketing and brand manager, as well as a part-time freelance writer. I love teaching dreamers how to make money as a part-time writer while keeping their 9-5 or even escaping the cubicle and turning their passion into a living.
Once I figured out the why behind my part‑time online writing, everything changed — and I want the same for you.
I started writing (almost) daily on Medium in winter 2020… in my bathrobe. After giving birth to my baby, I kept going and quickly became a Top Writer in more than 50 categories, ranging from Parenting to Technology on the platform.
In fall 2022, I added my Substack newsletter, The Online Writing Club, because I didn’t want to put all my eggs in one basket. I started with zero subscribers and zero income. At first, I was flailing — not because I didn’t want to grow, but because I was pregnant and sick most of the time. Showing up consistently felt impossible.
Fast forward to January 2024: I launched a paid version of my newsletter. Within just 60 days, I became a Substack Bestseller with hundreds of paying subscribers — all while supporting new writers, creators, indie authors, small guys, and dreamers like you.
Now, my newsletter is among the Top 25 Education publications globally — proof that even if you start from zero, with the right system and the right support, you can grow into something far bigger than you imagined. And I did it all part‑time.
I earn $3,700/month with Substack
Fast forward to today, The Online Writing Club with 15,000 subscribers, is bringing in $3,700+ per month only (!) with paid subscriptions!
I tripled my part-time income, have more than 350 paid subscribers, earn $44,000 in ARR (annual recurring income), belong to the Top 25 writers in #Education and the top 50 Substack authors in Germany.
130,000+ Monthly Views
Additionally, aside from needing to take a break because I'm in the sandwich generation, my views have skyrocketed to over 130,000 per month!
That's why my mantra is:
🚀 Consistency + Community + Connection = Growth.ers
Meet Ellen Scherr
Hi 👋🏼 I'm Ellen Scherr, Psychotherapist, Clinical Professional Counselor, Viral Writer, 1M Views
When I started writing on Substack in August 2025, I was already tired of pretending, but not ready to share the whole truth I see in my practice every single day.
I knew I was done watching women blame themselves for a system that was never built for them... but I wasn't seeing myself as a writer. Learning how to write magnetic headlines and tell my stories helped me stop softening the truth.
In Life Branches, I said the no BS thing out loud.
About midlife. About rage. About grief. About the moment you wake up and realize you can't tolerate anyone’s nonsense anymore.
That's when the whole trajectory of my newsletter changed.
The moment I told the truth without cushioning it, my work started to grow organically. Super fast. Faster than expected!
In my opinion, growth starts when you stop pretending.
If you're done performing and ready to tell the truth of your life, you're so welcome to join us!
Within 5 months,
- I went from zero to 16,000 subscribers
- My writing passed 1 million views
- My Notes took off...
because women finally felt seen.
They told me the same thing again and again:
“This feels like someone finally named what I could not explain.”
“I thought something was wrong with me.”
“I thought I was losing it.”
I wasn't teaching women how to behave better. I was explaining why they were done performing. That honesty opened doors I never chased.
Podcast interviews started coming in. Conversations I never planned. And now, a major opportunity is unfolding that I can't wait to share.
None of this happened because I tried to be likable. It happened because I got specific.
Which sounds most like you?
- New to Substack? Perfect! This Bootcamp takes you from zero to your first loyal subscribers.
- You already have a teeny tiny list of 1, 10 or more subs, but feel stuck? Let us unstuck you!
- No "social media audience"? Great news! Authenticity beats follower counts every time.
- Worried you won’t know what to post? Don’t worry, you’ll get proven templates and prompts to lean on.
- Short on time? All good! Just a few focused sessions — with replays ready whenever you are
If you nodded “YES” to any of these, this Bootcamp was built for you.
I Grew from ZERO to 16,000 Subscribers in 60 Days
Meet Jerry Keszka
Hi 👋🏼 I'm Jerry Keszka, rising Substack bestselling writer, ex-scientist and guide for people over 50 building online income
When I first started building an audience online, I thought a platform would take care of me. Then Facebook's algorithm changed the rules overnight. I woke up and half my group was gone. 4,000 people, and suddenly I could not reach them.
That was the moment I stopped building on rented land. I started building an email list, every day, on purpose.
Before all of this, I lived two very different lives:
I trained in science and wrote papers that had to be perfect and factual. Then I left academia and chased a dream in fashion and beauty. London. Australia. Long days. Big sets. I worked London Fashion Week and Australian Fashion Week.
My work was featured in British Vogue, Russian Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, and projects connected to the BBC.
From the outside, it looked glamorous. Behind the scenes, it was a grind. Unstable income. Endless hours. And commutes that drained the life out of me. It was a hamster wheel. And I knew I couldn't stay on it.
When Covid hit, everything paused. For the first time in years, I could think.
So I asked myself a hard question.
"What am I doing with my life?"
That was the moment I quit the 9 to 5 mindset for good. I stopped chasing jobs and approval. I started building something I owned.
I failed at four blogs before it worked: WordPress. Blogger. Tumblr. I learned anyway. Then I found Medium, and everything changed.
I wrote every single day. A few months later, I became a top writer and suddenly earned really good money. This made me realize I could really make money writing online even with 50plus and I fully stepped out of the hamster wheel.
In July 2024, I joined Substack.
Today, I'm a rising #Business Substack bestseller and viral Notes writer (yes, I earn money with my short form posts!), helping hundreds of people over 50 earn money online.
I also teach with 50Plus Forward everyone 50plus how to earn their first dollar online. Then their $1,000. Then how to grow from there.
If you're tired of your 9-to-5 grind, sick of starting over, tired of complexity, and of building on platforms you don't own or have any control about, you're in the right place. Let’s build something that lasts on Substack together.
I'm proof, it's not too late to build a life that fits you!
Let's Grow Your List
Kickstart Your Substack
$249
One-time payment. Best value.
- 4-Day Live Training Sessions
- Exclusive Community
- Proven 4 Step System
- Direct Access to Kristina, Ellen & Jerry
- No Brainer One-Time Investment
Prefer smaller payments? Choose the 3-part payment plan here.
Real Substack Results from Tribe Members, Grads & Alumni
As a part‑time online writer, Kickstarter Bootcamps are my thing.
I’ve hosted the Medium Kickstarter, Substack Kickstarter, Medium–Substack Flywheel, SEO, Online Writing, Online Courses, and Hype Yourself Up! Bootcamps.
And the best part?
I’ve taught these exact systems to hundreds of small, hidden writers — people just like you — who are now:
- ✅ Landing their very first readers
- ✅ Hitting their first 100, then 1,000, and even 30,000+ subscribers
- ✅ Earning their first paying subscribers (and growing beyond what they thought was possible)
- ✅ Publishing bestselling newsletters and books
These aren’t “influencers.” These are everyday writers who once thought their dreams were out of reach — until they put these systems into action.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) I've seen Substack courses for $700 to $2000+. Why is this one only $299? +
2) Do you offer a payment plan? +
Yes! You can join today with a 3-month payment plan if that works better for you. We want this Bootcamp to be accessible and doable for everyone.
3) What if I want more personal support? +
That’s where the VIPer Ticket comes in. Bootcampers can add on a 1:1 coaching call with Kristina for just $149 (normally $249). This is your chance to get direct feedback on your Substack, your Notes, or your growth strategy.
4) Who will I be learning from? +
Kristina God — Substack worldwide Top‑25 Bestseller and marketing pro with 15 years of experience. She’ll teach you how to grow with Notes in a way that’s sustainable, authentic, and fun.
Jerry Keszka — Transformation coach, rising Substack Bestseller. He’ll show you how to turn your expertise into bold storytelling and branding that sparks conversation and let casual readers fall in love with your writing.
Ellen Scherr — Psychotherapist and viral (Notes) writer. She’ll help you uncover your authentic voice, turn your story into magnetic short‑form Notes and long form stories, and write in a way that makes people stop scrolling.
Together, they make sure you see that anyone — regardless of age, niche, or starting point — can thrive on Substack.
5) What is the Rockstart Session? +
On Day 4, you’ll join our Rockstar Session, where Bootcamp grads, alumni and tribe members share the good, the bad, and the ugly of their Substack journey. They’ll talk honestly about what worked, what didn’t, and what finally clicked. Many people come just to see them — because they’re living proof this Bootcamp works. You’ll leave inspired and equipped with hard‑earned lessons from real writers who started exactly where you are now.
6) What if I'm brand new to Substack and have ZERO clue? +
Perfect! This Bootcamp is designed for both beginners and mid‑stackers. You don’t need an audience, and you don’t need to “be an influencer.” We’ll guide you step by step to:
- Find your voice and brand
- Create posts that actually get seen and re‑stacked
- Grow your subscribers from zero to 100, 1,000, 10,000 and beyond
- Build a system you can repeat week after week
By the end, you’ll have confidence, clarity, and a plan you can stick to.