Hi there, I'm Sinem.
I’m a digital entrepreneur and online writer. My mission is to empower people just like you to start and scale an online writing business, so you can make money doing what you love and create a life you truly enjoy.
I’ve been sharing my work on Medium for the past 4 years, have grown my audience to 60k followers, and am attracting millions of views to my content every single year.
Over the last 3 years, I’ve supported hundreds of beginners to start and scale their online writing business.
My writing has been published in major publications like Business Insider and Thrive Global, and has enabled me to grow a multiple 6-figure online business. And I can’t wait to teach you how to make use of this opportunity as well!
LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING...
Your Audience is Looking For You. And it’s Your Job to Help Them Discover Your Writing!
Most people fail to build an audience and income online because they don’t understand fundamental principles - not because they’re late, inexperienced, or “bad” at what they’re doing.
Now more than ever, writing online is about understanding your readers and creating stories that make them want to *lick their screens*. Growing an audience and income on Medium is not about growth hacks, marketing strategies, or unfair advantages.
But like hundreds of my past students, you might have trouble figuring out *what* advice to listen to and how to actually move forward.
If that’s the case, Medium Writing Academy is the step-by-step roadmap you’ve been looking for.
Are you ready to grow your audience and income by writing stories with a WOW factor?
What's Inside Medium Writing Academy
✨ Welcome ✨
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➕ [Bonus Module] Starting From Scratch
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👤 [Module 1] Your Unique Writing Personality
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- Let's make a promise! 🖊️ (10:44)
- Your writing schedule (10:44)
- The anatomy of a great writer (15:58)
- Choose your heroes wisely (9:59)
- How to "find your voice" (8:41)
- How much do you need to share about yourself? (5:39)
- Can you write about *anything*? (6:53)
- Your writer profile (17:17)
- ☑️ Final steps... (5:24)
- [Bonus Workshop] How to find your niche (67:36)
🗺️ [Module 2] Understanding the Playground
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- Before we get started... (4:15)
- Let's understand why writers and readers join Medium (10:22)
- Let's understand how the money flows (12:57)
- The #1 reason people like any article (4:51)
- The anatomy of a successful Medium article (23:00)
- (Very) common mistakes that will forever hold you back from reaching your goals on Medium (16:56)
- Long vs. short articles - what's the way to go?! (3:31)
- How to write and format a story on Medium (13:31)
- How to publish your story on Medium (final steps) (5:37)
- How (and why) to format your stories like a minimalist (8:44)
- 3 Quick tips most writers don't know about (7:48)
- A deep dive into publications (39:14)
- Must-haves and no-gos when working with publications (11:26)
- How to find the "best" publication for your article (11:20)
- Should you create your own publication? (6:35)
- What's the deal with "consistency"?! (7:10)
- The 3 factors that make people "click" (8:41)
- A few things you really shouldn't worry about during your journey on Medium (9:14)
- Debunking the curation mystery (15:26)
- The real problem with clickbait (9:17)
- [NEW] How to use Tags to your advantage (9:12)
- ☑️ Final steps...
- [Bonus] Understanding Medium stats (20:20)
📝 [Module 3] Mastering the Craft
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- The deal with this module... (11:04)
- On the internet, you're writing for scanners - here's how to use this as your superpower (19:52)
- The anatomy of great online writing (30:07)
- The beauty of simplicity (6:28)
- The power of storytelling (8:07)
- 2 Simple ways to write engaging introductions (11:05)
- The PAS Formula for persuasive writing (4:17)
- Understanding the PREP formula (7:00)
- A quick tip on making your stories more engaging (6:48)
- Headlines 1-0-1 (22:06)
- The most common (and successful) types of headlines (6:11)
- The most common headline mistakes to avoid (8:14)
- The art of choosing title images (11:35)
- An editing process that'll take your pain away (12:25)
- Let's create your Ideal Reader Persona! (11:52)
- Additional resources
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- Bonus Lesson: This is why my stories resonate with millions of readers (45:01)
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💭 [Module 4] Turn your mind into an idea generation machine
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⚙️ [Module 5] Feed the beast
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- Welcome to Module 5 (24:46)
- When to publish your stories (3:43)
- Understanding and optimizing RX (13:38)
- Understanding how people will find your stories (14:04)
- How to deal with toxic comments (9:01)
- Managing comments, notes & messages (5:29)
- The deal with virality + consistency (9:13)
- How to overcome writer's block (10:03)
- How to manage your ideas using Trello (15:27)
- A step-by-step breakdown of my writing process (23:00)
- ☑️ Final steps...
📈 [Module 6] Scale
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- Welcome to Module 6! (6:40)
- There are 4 ways to monetize your skills & ideas *outside* of Medium (28:20)
- Own your "digital real estate" (13:01)
- Why & when to start your email list (18:48)
- The 2 simplest ways to start your own email list (17:54)
- What shall I send to my newsletter?! (11:58)
- Understanding online sales funnels (32:32)
- How shall I promote my work? (11:53)
- ☑️ Final steps...
✅ Final Words
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🔑 MWA Cheatsheets
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💎 Medium Expert Workshops
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- [Bonus: MWA Live Workshop] How to come up with compelling article ideas with Zulie Rane (65:09)
- [Bonus: MWA Live Workshop] How to write truly engaging stories with Zulie Rane (69:31)
- [Bonus: MWA Live Workshop] How to write great headlines with Amardeep Parmar (60:42)
- [Bonus: MWA Live Workshop] How to write engaging introductions with Amardeep Parmar (69:41)
- [Bonus: MWA Live Workshop] How to write headlines your readers AND Medium's curators will love with Zulie Rane (65:06)
- [Bonus: Live Workshop with Amardeep Parmar] How to get published in your favorite publications (80:26)
👥 MWA Live Edition May/June 2022
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- Kick-off Session, May 13th (49:09)
- Group Coaching Session, May 17th (42:04)
- Group Coaching Session, May 19th (77:48)
- Group Coaching Session, May 24th (88:07)
- Group Coaching Session, May 26th (119:13)
- Group Coaching Session, May 31st (1) (93:59)
- Group Coaching Session, May 31st (2) (63:09)
- Group Coaching Session, June 2nd (74:44)
- Group Coaching Session, June 7th (68:51)
- Group Coaching Session, June 8th (46:32)
- Group Coaching Session, June 9th (70:24)
- Group Coaching Session, June 13th (77:15)
- Group Coaching Session, June 14th (68:46)
- Group Coaching Session, June 16th (72:36)
- Group Coaching Session, June 21st (45:49)
- Group Coaching Session, June 22nd (68:12)
- Group Coaching Session, June 23rd (75:57)
- Group Coaching Session, July 13th (67:54)
- Group Coaching Session, July 14th (57:09)
Bonus Module: Interviews with Top Writers & Editors
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- Interview with Ayodeji Awosika, Top Medium Writer (62:32)
- Interview with Brittany Jezouit, Editor of Better Marketing (58:30)
- Interview with Sean Kernan: How to build a thriving online writing career without focusing on a niche (64:21)
- Interview with Amardeep Parmar, Top Writer and Editor of Entrepreneurs Handbook (71:45)
- Headline Analysis with Danny Forest and Todd Brison (87:51)
➕ Bonus: Personal Branding Blueprint
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