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Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media
Dear Readers and Fellow Writer, I hope this story finds you well. Thank you for checking out my collection I found some eclectic stories from my reading and nominations of fellow editors and avid readers.
This post might surprise my new readers as I published it through the ILLUMINATION-Curators account with the permission of Dr Mehmet Yildiz owner and chief editor of our pubs. I will no longer send curated collections from my account as the Medium algorithm put me in the distribution jail, so my personal stories get ZERO views. This happened to several other editor colleagues. No one will use their profiles for pub activities. Medium simply suppresses them. Mike Broadly, DHSc will do the same thing as his stories are also censored and he is extremely annoyed and disturbed.
I am pleased that Dr Yildiz wrote a much-needed book about Substack and has started sharing the chapters on Medium, his website and Substack for free. It will be a great education tool for freelance writers.
Substack Mastery Book: Chapter 1
What is Substack, why it matters, and how to start itmedium.com
Mike introduced a great writer who has very tiny following for the reasons Mike explained to us. Let’s explore amazing stories of Timothy Agnew!
Why I Like Hidden Gem Timothy Agnew and Why You Should Explore His Writing on Medium
Discovering the literary brilliance of Mr Agnew and why his stories deserve your attention, as appraised by a seasoned…medium.com
Our chief editor was cloned once more badly creating so much unnecessary stress for him. New Readers Associated My Name with a Fake Writing Club for 12 Months; Now, as an Anti-Medium
But with desperation, he created a new a new account Dr Mehmet Yildiz (NEW) and plans to write from it and use his old account as a newsletter. He also updated his website to share our Substack newsletter soon.
Excellent News for Preventing Scammers But Not Sure Whether a Fluke or By Design
A new legitimate paid account I created with my real name today was instantly suspended, giving me hope on this…medium.com
My recent post is not very uplifting but I felt compelled to share my observations, thoughts, and true feelings about my own performance. Seeing silverlining feels good.
My 700+ Stories Only Earned 50 Cents Today, and I Lost 90% of My Income, But I’m Cool About It.
After failing on Vocal Media last year, as of July 1, 2024, I’m on the brink of failing on Medium, but there’s still a…medium.com
We said goodbye to ILLUMINATION-Curated but now happy with Curated Newsletters.
Goodbye, Beloved ILLUMINATION-Curated😢, Welcome New Curated Newsletters!
Why I closed my best publication on Medium and what it means to writers and readers honestly and transparently in raw…medium.com
We launched our Substack Mastery successfully and already 26K freelancer writers subscribed to it. Congratulations and many successful subscriptions. Thanks Dr Yildiz for leading this initiative.
Substack Mastery of ILLUMINATION Community | ILLUMINATION Curators | Substack
This newsletter is to empower freelance writers and entrepreneurs of ILLUMINATION community both on Substack and Medium…illuminationcurators.substack.com
ILLUMINATION-Curators posted episode #4 and #5 on Substack featuring many great newsletters. Here are the Medium versions for those who missed them. They are great tools to collaborate with other Substack writers who can recommend your newsletters. Substack can be lonely without a community. Therefore we created this initiative. Here is episode 7 released today.
Substack Mastery Featured Newsletters: Episode 7
Curated newsletters of writers contributing to the Substack Mastery publication on Medium for joyful collaboration and…medium.com
For those who don’t know, we renamed our recent publication to Substack Mastery to make it an educational source for our writers and readers. It will be a sensational pub. ILLUMINATION-Curators introduce it today.
Welcome to “Substack Mastery” Publication by the ILLUMINATION Network on Medium
We renamed the previous “Substack on ILLUMINATION” publication to avoid confusion with our other publications.medium.com
We also have a new Quora Space for Substack Mastery. You are all welcome to share the links of your news letters from Substak and stories from Medium. Here’s the link to join Quora Space to build your audience.
Substack Mastery
Share your Substack newsletters and Medium articles to reach a broad audience.substackmastery.quora.com
Dr Yildiz posted an inspiring story showing us the reality on Medium. I learned a lot of lessons from this story. I am glad he wrote this as those new writers coming from 77 new countries to MPP could have disappointed like me.
What Happened to EUPHORIA Losing 79% Views in 2024 and Why I No Longer Care
Insights into thousands of writers coming from 119 countries with great hopes asking my advice. There are no more…medium.com
The good news was about 77 new countries joining the MPP. I am happy for them. Dr Yildiz wrote an inspiring story as he loves diversity and inclusion. However some people think that the quality might lower when too many new people join the platform to write for money. Some writer and readers friends think that rather than country Medium should reward quality.
Wonderful News for Writers & Readers: Medium Now Supports 77 New Countries, Including India
How can this milestone enhance inclusivity and diversity on the platform, making it more vital and sustainable and…medium.com
My good friend Mike also shared his sentiments. Congratulations to Writers from 77 Countries Now Being Part of MPP
Today’s interview was with Davor Katusic, one of my favourite authors.
Interview with Davor Katusic
Former biochemistry researcher, product manager, photographer, public speaker, and an accomplished writermedium.com
I link some of the latest ones so that you can explore them.
Interview David Gerken, Interview Claudio D’Andrea, Interview William Spivey,Interview James Boylan, Interview Ruby Noir, Interview Brother Bhunru, Interview Joshua Mason, Interview Michelle Mariscal, Interview Tim Denning, Interview Wendi Gordon, Interview Elle, Interview Waleed Mahmud Tariq, Interview Bill Petro, Interview Sylvain Zyssman, Interview Matthew Bamberg, Interview Øivind H. Solheim, Interview Abhishek Biswas, Interview Payal Koul, Interview Matt Lillywhite, Interview Genius Turner, Interview Shirley Willett, Interview David Mokotoff, MD, Interview Martin D. Hirsch, Interview Gill McCulloch, Interview Adelia Ritchie, PhD
You can find many more interviews from this attached collection.
I was chatting with Mike earlier and he said he became a friend of Medium again. He wrote a satire today about he is now planning to take a $179 course. Of course he will waste his hard-earned dollars 😂
Why Am I Buying a $179 Course and How Will I Be Rich After My 70s as a Freelance Writer?
My new trainer said 4+ hours of video training program will make me an extraordinaire freelancer with a six-figure…medium.com
Would you believe that Elon Musk will create a search engine like Google?
Will You Use Elon Musk’s Proposed Search Engine Over Google?
Please leave a Yes, No, or Depends with your thoughts, expectations, and concerns about Google that Elon might address…medium.com
Here is an update on the boost program which we no longer participate but have better option for majority of writers like 99%. We wasted our time for 1%. Dr Yildiz articulated it clearly and transparently for the community.
I Withdraw from the Pilot Boost Program Intentionally to Create Better Outcomes for the Community
After weighing the pros and cons, I will return ILLUMINATION-Curated to its initial purpose by sacrificing the…medium.com
Dr Yildiz also downgraded his X Premium as he got disappointed with the terrible performance of the program.
Why I Had to Downgrade My X Premium+ Today After a Major Disappointment
After a month of trial, my stats plummeted, and my articles barely registered any views. Despite this crushing setback…medium.com
I am glad I didn’t upgrade it as mentioned before and now there is not way for me to do it. Social media started concerning me again. For example, what is the point of giving free content from Medium and being abused by the X AI? I thought these tools were designed to share what we find and read.
I Was About to Upgrade to X Premium Today But Changed My Mind Due to the Harassment of Its AI
While sharing excerpts from an exceptional Medium story of Dr Mehmet Yildiz, who ironically referred me to X Premium…medium.com
The good news is the Facebook account of Dr Yildiz is back thanks to his global collections but ILLLUMINATION Facebook is still suspended which make no sense at all.
Finally, Mark Zuckerberg Answered My Plea Thanks to My Global Contacts
My Facebook account is back, but why did they suspend the ILLUMINATION page, which only includes stories from…medium.com
Now, after Medium, scammers have started similar tactics on Substack. Dr Yildiz posted an important and eye-opening story any one should be aware of these scams. They really hurt vulnerable people.
After Medium, Scammers Target Substack, But They Cannot Succeed Thanks to Their Securer Platform.
Beware accounts asking for your WhatsApp number or Telegram address in Substack Notes private chats.medium.com
I added many new writers recently. Let’s give them a warm welcome.
Announcement of New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Pubs Today #60
Welcome pack and a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Mediummedium.com
If you are planning to be a ghostwriter, this story might help.
Ghostwriting: Not Rocket Science, But Far from a Walk in the Park
How my struggles, curiosity, and unique approaches to transferring my prior knowledge turned tailored ghostwriting into…medium.com
Dr Yildiz introduced another writing platform which allows monetization. It is called Beehiiv and I already love it as it is very easy to use. You may love this if you are a writer and also an affiliate marketer. His mentor got rich from it. So it is worth reading.
Beehiiv vs. Substack: The Ultimate Newsletter Showdown for Creators
Demystifying two prominent newsletter platforms for the uninitiated offering a comprehensive guide based on years of…medium.com
He also posted a valuable piece from his secondary account which is a wonderful community-building story. If you are a new writer and missing engagement this story could be a good start for you.
The Importance and Remarkable Benefits of Interviews in My Professional and Personal Life
Why I have interviewed hundreds of professionals and still interview writers on multiple platforms, amplifying their…medium.com
As a publication activity, I introduced my Substack site and newsletters of several writers contributing to our new publication Substack on ILLUMINATON. I believe you might find some interesting newsletters from this special collection and also meet many new writers I added and introduced.
Welcome to My “Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media” Substack Site
This site will be a dynamic and engaging space for writers and readers. I will offer something for everyone. I also…medium.com
If you are a new writer on Substack, addicted to Medium, and struggling there you might check out this insightful, inspiring, and educational piece by Dr Yildiz. Why Your Substack Isn’t Taking Off & How Medium Might Be Holding You Back Unintentionally
I didn’t know plastic surgery was so risky. The High Price of Beauty: Dangerous Cosmetic Surgeries Exposed
I added updates after introducing great stories I found for you. Please enjoy, engage, and share the stories you read.
My Favourite Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today
According to Elon Musk, Trump Might Win, But I’ve My Doubts Based on Feedback from Experts
2 million people voted in a poll posted to X by its owner, Mr Musk, showing Donald Trump ahead of Kamala Harris (Vice…medium.com
Her Husband Found Their Daughter’s PοrnHub Account, What Should She Say to Her 22-Year-Old Daughter
As a parent and grandparent, here is my answer with two additional perspectives from my good Aussie friendsmedium.com
Differences and Similarities of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
These two complex, chronic conditions share similarities but also have distinct characteristics. Understanding them can…medium.com
Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia Dr Mehmet Yildiz
LXRs: Why Liver X Receptors Take Center Stage for Health Research with Multiple Clinical Trials Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Ideas I can’t believe I believed in (1/5) Anastasia Petrenko
A Stanford Professor Said Something I’ll Never Forget Andy Murphy
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave? Mike Broadly, DHSc
Celebrating Black and Women’s History Months with Toya Qualls-Barnette Frances A. Chiu, Ph.D. | writing coach | editor
Bitcoin Will Hit $1,000,000 and It Doesn’t Matter. People Have Missed the Point. Tim Denning
Opinion-Rethinking Fear-Based Legislation: Ineffective Solutions Shad Hagan, M.S.
The Power of Discipline: Unlock Your Potential and Achieve Your Goals Tyler Lubben BBA
A Tribute To Women — What the Hell is Botanical Sexism? Annelise Lords
Ze AMC’s Breaking Brave, or How 2020 is a metaphor for my life in a nutshell. Ahmadou DIALLO ✪
Seeing The World Anew: My First Microscopic Exploration Cristiano Luchini
Warning: You Should Not Drink If You Are an Introvert David Steitz
10 Vital Questions About Mass Shootings in America — Where Do You Stand? (Part 1) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
A Deaf Person Can Hear Now: A Notable Success with Gene Therapy Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Speed and Accuracy; Three Thoughts on Fluency as a Fundamental Stage of Development Greg Lynas
Why Should We Care About Fungi As Much As Bacteria or Viruses Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Find a Greater Purpose Beyond Yourself if You Believe Life is Meaningless Lawson Wallace
Life In A Minute Tech Hype Explained: Smart Living Beyond the Hype
How to Master Authenticity and Audience Rapport — Part 2 Lewiscoaches
A Job Interview: Kissing Frogs in the Corporate Pond MAGDALENA PONURSKA
What Time of Day is Best for Casting and Manifesting Spells? Magick & Witchcraft Academy
The Pain of Losing Substantial Subscribers in a Single Day Mike Broadly, DHSc
Day 19 of 30 Days Writing Challenge About How I Spent My Day Prakriti Sharma
What I Learned on a Hotel Floor at 2 AM Sawyer Kuhl, the Quiet Dad
From Overwhelmed to Master of My Own Self: My Transformation Journey Shouman M.
You Are Your Biggest Obstacle and Key to Unlocking Your Potential Sifawu Usikalu
Could Heterosexual Marriage Be Banned Along With Same-Sex Marriage in the Coming Months? Stephen Sovie
How Can We Distinguish Ourselves as Leaders in Our Fields? Dr Mehmet Yildiz
3 Deceiving Indicators That Somebody Is Fake Rich Tser Dennis
The Secret to Making $1 Million on YouTube: Insider Tips from a Viral Sensation Usman Aslam
Why I Firmly Believe Lanu Pitan Is Not a Fraud But an Avid Reader and Valuable Community Member Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The One Type Of Consistency We Don’t Like The One Alternative View
Our “Moral Law,” The Declaration of Independence Veritas Civis
Sunday Update: Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated Last Week Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Understanding the Nuances of Racism and Casteism Through Ethnographic Studies Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Introductions and Inspiring Stories from Substack Writers
The following stories are published in our new publication Substack Mastery. If you are a writer on Substack please feel free introduce your newsletters and give teasers of your posts in short forms. We will promote them. You can check out our submission guidelines posted by ILLUMINATION-Curators who manage this special pub.
Substack Mastery Episode 3: Introduction to Leading Substack Newsletters
Featuring the Substack newsletters of writers contributing to the Substack Mastery publication on Medium for…medium.com
Substack Mastery: Introduction to 10 Leading Substack Newsletters #2
Featuring the Substack sites of writers contributing to the Substack Mastery publication on Medium for collaboration…medium.com
My Technology Excellence and Leadership Site on Substack Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
Finally Joined Substack: A New Chapter in Supporting My Readers Mike Broadly, DHSc
A New Beginning: Join Me on My Writing Journey on Substack Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
Transitioning to a Focus on Newsletter Growth: My Shift from Five Years of Medium Publishing to… Lawson Wallace
Here’s The Ultimate Reason Why Substack Is Far More Rewarding Than Medium Raveen
Two Weeks Ago, I Decided To Get Serious On Substack. Sompa Mensah
The Substack Learning Curve — As Told By A 3x Substack Editor Ellen “Jelly” McRae
Introducing My Substack Newsletter on Medium Waleed Mahmud Tariq
Substack rival Ghost federates its first newsletter James David
Dear Medium, I Have Avoided Substack Long Enough Le Voir N. Lewis
Introducing My Substack Newsletter (NL) on Medium 😀 Patrick OConnell
My stats after writing for 2 months on Substack and Medium Sonaakshi Sinha Jamwal
Dancing Elephants Press Magazine on Substack Dr. Gabriella Korosi
The Substack Learning Curve — As Told By A 3x Substack Editor Ellen “Jelly” McRae
Medium, Substack & Mailchimp — A Canonical Debate Sana Uqaili
Not in the Regular Direction Julie Chavanu — The Idea Compass
The Great Purpose of the Great Reality Newsletter on Substack Chandni Challa
My Substack Journey: If You Want to Change Your Life, This Will Help Wendi Gordon
Here’s Why I’m Growing Fonder of Substack Every Day Sana Uqaili
Why I Decided to Add Publishing on Substack to Medium for My Writing David Mokotoff, MD
Thrive in Your 50s and Beyond Because it Can Be the Best Time of Your Life Jerry Keszka
Safe and Sound: A First Aid and Safety Newsletter on Substack Gill McCulloch
Do You Even Read the Newsletters You Subscribe To? Susie Winfield
As friends of Medium support writers, I’d like to highlight a few stories as these writers articulated their reasons clearly. I hope we can attract more Friends of Medium to this platform to support our writers. Let’s please share these stories so that more readers find them.
My Favorite Stories about Friends of Medium
If you are a friend of Medium, please leave a comment on how you find it.
Have You Heard of This New Thing On Medium? Friends of Medium. Dr. Gabriella Korosi
Listing Your Way to Success: Expanding Your Friends of Medium David C. Wyld
Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship Dr Mehmet Yildiz
I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday. Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Thank you for reading these beautiful stories.
My Recent stories on Health and Science as Samples
Under the Influence: The Alarming Surge of Alcohol-Related Deaths in the UK
Medical Betrayal: Anaesthesiologist’s Lethal Injection Exposes a Deadly Trust Breach
Can You Imagine a Cambridge-educated MD Having Sex with Multiple Women at His Surgery?
Contaminated Blood Scandal in the UK: Up to 6,520 Souls Infected with Hepatitis C
Invitation to a New ILLUMINATION Publication Called “Health & Science”
Top 10 Stories Published on Health & Science Publication for Friends of Medium
Dr Yildiz interviewed many writers and if you want to be interviewed you may contact him on Slack or reach out to me. I will pass your message.
Interviews with Writers on Medium
Featuring inspiring writers of ILLUMINATIONmedium.com
If you enjoyed this story, you might also check my story about my challenges with social media titled Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life.
Another poignant story is Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17. I enjoy car shows as a social activity. Here’s some info about my background.
Thanks for reading, and have an awesome day!
What’s the Secret Behind Free-To-Play Games Raking in Millions and Making Gamers Wealthy?
Curious how free-to-play games can be so profitable ? Here’s an explanation inspired by my grandma’s savvy insights.medium.com
Here are my most loved stories for new readers.
Snapchat: Unleash Your Creativity and Transform Your Marketing: A Practical Guide
Instagram: Unleash Your Creativity and Transform Your Marketing
AI Can Now Create Photorealistic Videos From Just a Text Prompt
I recently finished the boost program, so I am no longer a boost nominator after birthing 113 boosted stories. I explained in a story: I Will No Longer Be a Boost Nominator but Still Will Continue Curating Non-Boosted Stories.
You may wonder why I stopped writing for Vocal Media. Here’s How I Miserably Failed Vocal Media But Have No Regrets. I spend more time on Substack now to support writers via my newsletter Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media.
I enjoy introducing writers on YouTube. So, if you are interested, you may contact me on Slack or Discord. You can check out them from Meet Top Writers of Medium on YouTube.
I also enjoy collecting writer bios, so if you write one, please send me a link on Slack. Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies. You may check out my latest curated collection. Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #224.
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This newsletter is to inform and inspire my readers. Click to read Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media, by…aidenmc.substack.com
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