WritingBeginner

Ghost & Substack Publishing

Launch a paid publication that people love. Platform comparison, pricing, retention, and your first 1,000 readers.

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Instructor

Felix Strand

What you'll learn

Launch a paid publication that people love. Platform comparison, pricing, retention, and your first 1,000 readers.

This course is designed for beginner-level learners who want practical, no-nonsense instruction. By the end, you'll have the skills and confidence to apply everything immediately — no fluff, no filler.

With 9.1k students already enrolled, this is one of the most trusted courses in the writing space on Courzio. Taught by Felix Strand, a practitioner who's been in the trenches — not just teaching theory.

9.1kStudents
6h 00mDuration
4Modules
12Lessons

Course Curriculum

1Platform Strategy
  • Ghost vs. Substack vs. Beehiiv in 2025
  • Migrating between platforms
  • Custom domain setup
2Your Publication's Voice
  • Niche selection & reader promise
  • Writing an unforgettable About page
  • Consistency vs. experimentation
3Pricing & Monetisation
  • Free vs. paid tier strategy
  • Pricing psychology for subscriptions
  • Your first paying members
4Growth & Retention
  • First 100 subscribers playbook
  • Reducing churn
  • Upsells & one-time offers

About the Instructor

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Felix Strand

Independent Writing Educator

Felix is an independent educator and practitioner with deep expertise in writing. Having taught 9.1k students on Courzio, they bring real-world experience and a no-nonsense teaching style that cuts straight to what matters.