Welcoming the Value of Repurposing Content Across Platforms
Throughout my career, I faced the challenge of reaching an audience for my scientific work. Simplifying complex issues for the public was difficult, and finding readers for these simplified messages was even harder.
As researchers, our primary outlets were scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and writing for trade journals was costly and challenging unless our work was sensational. The intricacies of chemical changes in the brains and hearts of mice seemed to garner little interest from the public.
In recent years, I turned to social media, but capturing readers’ attention was problematic. Important messages often got lost in the noise of vanity metrics like random follows and likes on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Genuine engagement seemed scarce.
Two years ago, I was invited to Medium, where I finally experienced meaningful interactions with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds. I began sharing my experiences and thoughts on various issues, forming several online friendships.
Inspiration from Influential Writers
While on Medium, I observed successful writers whose work and approach captivated me. Three Australian writers — Tim Denning, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, and Aiden — stood out. They influenced me through their leadership, education, bravery, and humility.
Despite being younger than me, I learned from their experiences and admired their ability to connect with a large audience.
Each of these writers has a presence on Substack despite their massive followings on Medium and social media. Inspired by their success and the principles they embody, I decided to explore Substack.
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, whom I have known personally for a long time, encouraged me to join Medium, believing my 53 years of research and life experience could contribute to the platform and inspire the younger generation. His dedication to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and collaboration inspired me to follow his path.
Tim Denning, despite some criticism, is another community builder whose work I admire. As an editor, I reviewed and published many of his stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated, always finding them educational. His clever use of social media and his Substack newsletter impressed me.
Aiden, the same age as my oldest grandchild, possesses remarkable intellectual and emotional intelligence. He wears many hats, from editing and curating to serving as a media coordinator and publication owner, demonstrating his community-building prowess.
Why Substack Besides Medium
While Dr. Yildiz mentioned diversifying content across three platforms, NewsBreak didn’t resonate with me. Its advertisement-based content isn’t appealing to me in my old age. I prefer platforms that prioritize meaningful content and engagement.
Medium’s community impressed me, but it also has issues like content censorship, algorithmic problems, and account security concerns.
These factors hindered my success as a writer. Medium’s censorship of critical societal issues was particularly upsetting. This drove me to seek a more reliable platform for publishing my content without censorship and ensuring interested readers have access to it.
My recent interest in Substack started after reading an eye-opening story of Dr Yildiz based on his observations, analysis, and insights from his own mentors.
Why My Wise Mentors Advised Me 80% Substack, 15% NewsBreak, 5% Medium for My Writing Effort
I explain the insights and strategies behind my new content marketing approach based on data-driven observations and…medium.com
Then, he provided a step-by-step guide helping me understand the process of Substack. I believe this will be a valuable resource for beginners like me.
How to Start Substack Instantly & Own Your Content/Audience Effectively
Expanding Horizons for Writers by Embracing the Power of Both Medium and Substackmedium.com
Thanks to the inspiration and guidance, I finally started my Substack.
Heath Science Research By Dr Mike Broadly | Substack
My personal Substack. Click to read Heath Science Research By Dr Mike Broadly, a Substack publication. Launched a day…drmikebroadly.substack.com
My goal is to publish all my stories on Substack first and then repurpose them on Medium. I also plan to curate exceptional stories from my new Health and Science publication on Medium and promote them through Substack.
This approach will help me reach a broader audience without censorship and support as many writers as possible, aligning with my altruistic goals in retirement.
When I build a large audience on Substack, I plan to monetize the newsletter. The income will be donated to a new initiative by ILLUMINATION-Curators, a team of 155 volunteer editors who will support Substack creators through a new publication on Medium, and they will also promote the profiles and work of writers through the newsletters of ILLUMINATION on Substack. Here are the links to the sites:
ILLUMINATION Library for Freelance Writers | Substack
ILLUMINATION Writing Academy | Substack
The Biggest Contributor Substack Mastery Book and Community
I recently joined the Substack Mastery community as a founding member and enjoyed the interaction.
Substack Mastery of ILLUMINATION Community
In addition Dr Mehmet Yildiz wrote a best selling book called Substack Mastery which accelerated my learning. I was an editor of the book and also a beta reader so I wrote a review of the book here.
Preface of “Substack Mastery” for Beta Readers, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapters 12
I also left a review on Goodreads as the book left a positive impression on me.
Invitation to ILLUMINATION Curators on Substack Publication on Medium
I believe this new pub is a good opportunity for budding writers like me struggling to find readers. The team sent the invitation earlier today, and I link it here for interested writers and readers.
Invitation: ILLUMINATION Curators on Substack Publication on Medium
Empowering Creators of Substack on Multiple Platforms through Collaboration to Create Synergymedium.com
I am now part of the editorial team and look forward to reviewing, publishing, and sharing stories through this publication. Join us on this journey and contribute to ILLUMINATION Curators on Substack.
I also support ILLUMINATION’s Quora Spaces by sharing stories I read on this interesting platform. You can learn about our tailored social media platforms enabling Friends of Medium to share links of stories they read easily from the attached interview.
How Friends of Medium Can Amplify Important Stories Via Customized Social Media Sites
An interview with Dr Mehmet Yildiz introducing customized platforms to share valuable content via FoM links with a…medium.com
We look forward to your contributions to this new publication.
Thank you for reading my story. I wish you a healthy and long life.
If you write about health and science, you are welcome to join my publication. Here is the link to the initial submission guidelines. Here is a sample of how I curate stories from Health & Science publication on Medium.com. Top 10 Stories Published on Health & Science Publication for Friends of Medium
Uplifting Update on My New Pub
My new little publication, Health and Science, made a huge impact, and it is growing as fast as its big brother, ILLUMINATION. I wrote my first newsletter yesterday as it got thousands of views in May 2024. You may read the details from my first juicy and uplifting newsletter titled Exciting Updates from the 1st Successful Month of Health and Science Pub on Medium.
Recently, I introduced three writers for my publication Health and Science. I will introduce more writers soon. In the meantime, let’s support Dr. ADAM TABRIZ, Naya Monroe, MA, LCDC-I, and Lawson Wallace. 🙏
Meet Dr Adam Tabriz, MD, on Health & Science Publication of ILLUMINATION
Meet Naya Monroe on My Health & Science Publication of Illumination on Medium.com
Meet Lawson Wallace on My Health and Science Publication on Medium
I also curate stories from ILLUMINATION publications. Here is a recent sample version, in which you might find stories on eclectic topics.
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #150 💐
About Me
I am a retired scientist in his mid-70s with several grandkids who keep me going and inspire me to write on this platform. As a giveback activity, I volunteered as an editor for Illumination publications, supporting many new writers. I will be happy to read, publish, and promote your stories. You may connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Quora, where I share stories I read. You may subscribe to my account to get my stories in your inbox when I post.
Lessons Learned from My Personal Stories
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