Hi future Substack Notes rockstar! 🎉
Are you ready to kickstart your writing journey and take it to the next level? I invite you to join this year’s interactive Substack Notes Kickstarter Bootcamp experience — no fluff and all action.
This is your chance to dive into my hands-on, LIVE (virtual!) Substack Notes Bootcamp and transform your writing into a thriving online business.
Why Substack Notes?
Why hearing crickets and talking into the void when you can harness the power of Substack’s internal social media network called Notes?
Writing on Notes allows you to:
- Find your tribe
- Feel connected
- Write short form
- Earn more money
- Reach more people
- Build an audience faster
Take it from some of the Online Writing Club members and Bootcamp alumnis:
- Robin Wilding became a Substack bestseller with her humor stories, and sharing hilarious posts on Notes, gaining 100 paid subscribers in less than 6 months and now earning an extra $500/month.
- Walter Rhein went from zero to 5000 subscribers within 12 months sharing life lessons, opt-ed pieces about politics and culture. Now he has the bestseller checkmark!
- Michelle Teheux writes about income inequality on Notes and is about to reach 100 paid subscribers and get the bestseller mark.
- Valentin Bunea has the orange bestseller badge and is the national #1 in Fitness & Health. He has thousands of paid susbcribers, making 6 figures. He's sharing health and fitness tips on Notes.
Meet Your Instructors
I’ll be joined by the incredible David Mcllroy, also known as “The Notes Guy” — you know, the viral Notes writer, fiction author, and Substack bestseller.
Together, we’ll teach you how to combine:
- your heart
- your expertise
- your “YOUness”
- your experience
…with proven tactics, strategies and systems to…
- (Finally!) kickstart your Substack Notes writing journey
- Earn recurring income with a newsletter people genuinely love.
- Build a community and connect with others who share your passions.
- Be seen and heard in a crowded and noisy online world.
Why Now?
We’re here to help you get paid to be YOU by sharing short stories on Notes - ready to soar in 2025.
The Best Part?
This transformative experience is only $97. That’s right – for less than $100, you’ll gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to:
- Start writing on Notes with intention and clarity.
- Grow your Substack newsletter.
- Build a writing business you love.
Enrollment closes soon!
⭐ I'm a Substack Bestseller and Top #20 Education publication globally
I started writing online on Medium in winter 2020 in my bathrobe.
In fall 2022, I added my Substack newsletter The Online Writing Club to the mix. I started with zero subscribers and zero income.
In January 2024, I felt ready to offer a premium and paid newsletter.
Within two months, I became a Substack bestseller with hundreds of paid subscribers.
I earn $2750/month with Substack
Fast forward to today, The Online Writing Club is bringing in $2,750+ per month!
I tripled my part-time income, have more than 300 paid subscribers, earn $33,000 in ARR (annual recurring income), belong to the Top 20 writers in #Education and the top 50 Substack authors in Germany.
100,000+ Monthly Views
Despite taking a break in November 2024 because of my family, my views have skyrocketed to 100,000+ per month! The secret? Showing up (almost) daily on Notes, engaging, and truly being part of the Substack community.
🚀 Consistency + Community + Connection = Growth.
🤑 Hi, there! It's Kristina God👋🏻
This is How I Make Money With Substack Notes - Part-Time
📍 Snag Your Spot!
This is your chance to join an exclusive, high-touch cohort designed for maximum impact and personal growth.
Due to the high level of intimacy and personal touch we give to each of our bootcampers…
...this cohort is limited to 30 people.
👉 14 Spots left!
(📼Replays will be available after each LIVE, incl. the chatty Chat thread)
Here's what you'll get:
✅ LIVE sessions wit-h instant replays and chat archives for your convenience.
✅Notes Kickstarter Boost Challenge to take inspir-ACTION
✔️ The Substack Kickstarter Guide: A 35+ page workbook packed with proven strategies, tools, tactics, systems and step-by-step expert guidance to master Substack quickly and confidently
✔️ The (Almost) Daily Notes Writer: Get 365 fun and engaging prompts to make writing on Notes a habit—without the overwhelm. Life happens, so it’s almost daily… and always with a twinkle in our eye.
✔️ The Ultimate List of Substack Categories (2025 Edition)
✔️ The Smart Substack Funnel – Get More (Paid) Subscribers
✔️ The Viral Substack Notes Vault
✔️ 50% OFF the NEW Substack Notes Scheduler (2025)
👩🏼🏫 Our Schedule (March 3 - March 7)
Starting on March 3, I've cleared my calendar with David Mcllroy to spend...
- 5 training days (2pm EST, 90 min)
...teaching you the 5-step Substack Notes framework that makes it E-A-S-Y to post on Notes.
You don't have to do it alone, you'll connect with like-minded writers and us inside our community and Bootcamp Hub.
Replays will be available within 6 hours so you can watch it as an on-demand course.
- ⭐ March 3 - Training Day 1: Learn the Basics to Get Notable on Notes
- ⭐ March 4 - Training Day 2: Discover Your 'Unique Writer Thumbprint' to Write Posts That Don't Suck & Engage
- 🥳 March 5 - SURPRISE Day 3: Notes Rockstar Session with Surprise Guests + Meet & Greet
- ⭐ March 6 - Training Day 4: Boost Your Visibilty, Engage, Find Your Tribe & Get More Subscribers
- 🥳Days 6 through 10: Putting Strategies Into Action & Grow Together
⭐ WOW-Worthy Testimonials
As a part-time writer, Kickstarter Bootcamps are my thing.
I hosted Medium Kickstarter, Substack Kickstarter, Medium-Substack Flywheel, SEO, Online Writing, Online Courses, and Hype Yourself Up! Bootcamps.
Don't take it from me, here's what my students and alumni are saying about my Bootcamps, community and 1:1 VIPer sessions:
Hi! This is co-host David McIlroy👋🏻
I built my Substack audience from zero to 16,000 subscribers within less than 18 months. Notes was a HUGE driver for this massive growth.
I run three Substack newsletters (about fiction writing, solopreneurship & making a living writing). Notes is the place to be for me to gain new followers and (paid) subscribers.
Becoming notable on Notes really helped me to get from a "nobody" to a "somebody". Other writers invited me on their podcast, I wrote guest posts or wanted to interview me, as Kristina did last winter. This sparked conversations that matter.
I got new readers, higher engagement and (paid) subscribers.
As a fiction author and entrepreneur myself, I think writers should get paid for doing what they love.
I'm on my way to making a living writing and the built-in audience on Notes with more than 20,000 readers is helping me reaching my goal.
Big journeys begin with small steps.
I can show you how to become notable on Notes and boost your visibility.
10X'ed my Subscriber Growth
Substack Notes changed the game for me,
I have now 16,000 subscribers (across three publications) with about 20,000 followers on Notes.
It’s easy to replicate what me and others are doing.
Inside the Bootcamp, I'll share proven templates and prompts to boost your visibility with Notes.
The less you can sound like ChatGPT in your Notes, the better.
And the more windows you can open into your own life, the deeper your online connection will be and the more engagement you'll spark.
I Wrote Multiple Viral Substack Notes Posts!
When I started, I heard crickets.
I had under 200 Substack subscribers at the end of November 2023.
It’d been tough going up to that point. My audience growth moved at a snail’s pace. I couldn’t see how I’d ever make things work on the platform in a meaningful way.
Then, from December 2023 onwards, my entire trajectory changed which I didn't expect.
My Sustack audience grew, and grew, and grew some more. And in July 2024, I finally crossed a threshold I never expected to reach: 10,000 email subscribers.
It’s a bit mad. Notes played a huge role!
I'm a Part-Time Substack Bestseller✍🏻
The truth? I’m an “overnight success” three years in the making—I've been publicly sharing my journey since winter 2020 on Medium.
I'm a busy part-time writer with two kids in the house.
I started writing in my bathrobe when my kid was asleep.
Substack Notes totally changed the trajectory of my newsletter.
I'm an Overnight Success Three Years in the Making
In January 2024, when my baby girl was 5 months old, I started using Notes while pushing the stroller or during lunch breaks.
I posted in the moment, sharing my thoughts and ideas.
Within 7 months I doubled my subscribers from 4,000 to more than 8,000 - without having a viral Note as David did.
Moreover, I have about 18,000 followers,
I made so many wonderful connections, got hundreds of paid susbcribers thanks to Notes.
I wouldn't be where I'm now without Substack's internal social media network.
Besides recommendations, it's my second most impactful growth driver.
And I want to help you capitalize on it, so you can win more subscribers too.
As a part-time writer, I spend 10-30 Minutes per Day posting 2-4x on Notes & engaging with the community
I’ll be honest, I don’t check the stats of my posts on Notes.
I tend to let the notification icon just show 99 otherwise I spend too much time checking the notifications and metrics.
But here are some screenshots from the 'Notes Club' and Notes Challenges inside my membership experience.
My motto: Just enjoy the moment!
As a part-time writer with two kids in the house, I'm super busy but I try to post 2-4x per day on Notes and spend about 10 - 30 minutes on the social media platform.
Funny anecdotes from my family life, working as a manager or family trips perform well. I love to inspire and motivate others. So I restack (share) a lot of success stories from members of my tribe and cheering on new subscribers.
I practice in public and share my Substack milestone to celebrate with others.
📍 Snag Your Spot for Only $97!
I’ve made it super affordable so it’s a no-brainer option for writers serious about getting a leg up on growing their email list.
Let's get the Notes Party started! 🥳
The Substack Kickstarter Guide
A 35+ page workbook packed with proven strategies, tools, tactics, systems and step-by-step expert guidance to master Substack quickly and confidently
The (Almost) Daily Notes Writer
Get 365 fun and engaging prompts to make writing on Notes a habit—without the overwhelm. Life happens, so it’s almost daily… and always with a twinkle in our eye.
The Ultimate List of Substack Categories (2025 Edition)
Discover all 29 top categories and 150 new ones to position yourself where your audience is!
The Smart Substack Funnel – Get More (Paid) Subscribers
In this on-demand video, David shares his proven Substack funnel strategy—so simple, every writer can use it. Whether you write about mindfulness, climate, sports, or anything in between, this works!
The Viral Substack Notes Vault
Swipe inspiration from 50+ viral Substack Notes from top creators, bootcampers, and our tribe. See what works, get ideas, and go viral yourself!
50% OFF the NEW Substack Notes Scheduler (2025)
Too busy to post on Notes? No problem. Tribe member Finn Tropy built the first-ever Substack Notes Scheduler—and you can grab it at an exclusive 50% discount!
⭐WOW Worthy Testimonials⭐
Walter Rhein
"Kristina offers actionable advice that's easy to implement and actually works."
I went from zero to 5,000 subscribers within a few months.
Joining Kristina's community, using Notes more and collaborating with her has made a big difference.
She is an expert on marketing and improving your visibilty.
Karen Marie Shelton
"It was faboulous. I loved every single moment of every day of the entire BootCamp."
You really do overdeliver. I'm so glad I signed up. All your guests have been spectacular. But then you are also a Superstar. I am so impressed with you. I can't wait for your next Bootcamp. I will be first in line. I can promise you that.
Christie Sausa
"I thought I knew everything , but the Bootcamp taught me so much!"
Every session was jam-packed with information, interacting and asking questions was so cool. Most of all, I appreciated the community aspect and would highly recommend participating in Kristina's programs!
June Kirri
"A shortcut and EXACTLY what I needed"
The Boot Camp was 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
Megan Llorente
"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!
Linda Locke
"This Boot Camp really changed my life!"
I'm so very grateful that I took the course. It has changed my life! Really!
The Boot Camp was awesome and Kristina's insights and kind words really inspired me to start writing again with joy.
That is the biggest gift to me.
Whenever she'll hold another class, I'm in!"
Teresa Morillas
"OMG! I became a Top Writer within 20 days."
Kristina taught us how to become a Top Writer on Medium.
I can't believe it but within 20 days I became a Top Writer.
Melissa Marietta
"My writing improved and I increased my readership!"
After following Kristina’s tips and testing out her suggestions my writing improved, my readership increased and I became a top writer in Parenting and Feminism.
Additionally, my writing was further distributed multiple times, even with a short form story.
Janet Meisel
"Kristina is a great teacher."
She gives of herself with dedication and the authority that comes from a true professional.
Kristina's confidence and positive attitude have inspired me.
I learned 'blowing one's own trumpet' should be encouraged.
📽️ My Interview with David, "The Notes Guy"
David and I have been connected for more than a year now.
I had more subscribers and followers than him when he reached out to me in winter 2023.
Now he has more subs than me!
I knew David was one-of-a-kind so I was the first to interview him in spring 2024 when he got lots of new subscribers with his hyper viral posts on Notes.
Fast forward to today, he's the one who can make the Substack Notes community make "Hmmm"... in a good way!
Learn more in our interview:
📍 Snag Your Spot!
I’ve made it super affordable so it’s a no-brainer option for writers serious about getting a leg up on growing their email list.
$97
My first live sessions & coachings in 2021
Suppose I wouldn’t have started my online writing business in 2020.
I wouldn’t be where I am now.
START! KEEP GOING! FAIL!
WIN! ITERATE!
NEVER STOP!
This is Kristina in 2022
We just left everything behind and opened a new chapter.
We didn’t have much money but it was worth it.
My boy was 1,5 yo.
Every night I was putting pen to paper writing on Medium earning $1000+ p.m. and growing my online business.
Based on this success, I hosted my first Online Writing Kickstarter Bootcamp which I recorded wearing my bathrobe (!) after I put my baby to bed, in the attic (our creativity and dorm room).
In the videos, you can hear me whisper.
Because I knew, the moment my boy would be awake… I couldn’t record anything anymore.
It’s a little cringy, but you know what? I’m proud of myself. Taking that first step wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. Growth isn’t about being perfect—it’s about starting, learning, and improving along the way. 🚀
Here’s to every cringy first step that leads to something great!
📍 Snag Your Spot!
I’ve made it super affordable so it’s a no-brainer option. I doubled my subscribers on Substack. So I think Notes is one of the best features on Substack to discover others, get discovered, win followers, (paid) subscribers and get paid to be you!
Join the Notes party!
$97
If I can do it. You can do it too!
This is me at my toddler’s 4th garden birthday party—baby in one arm, wearing two hats (literally and figuratively… because better safe than sorry! 😂).
I wouldn’t offer this bootcamp if I didn’t truly believe in my motto:
👉 If I can do it, YOU can do it too!
I hope you’ll jump in, do the work, embrace who you are, and surprise yourself with how much you can accomplish in just 5 days. 🚀
Let’s have some fun together! 🎉
See you in the group!