Curated Collection and Daily Updates
Favorite stories I read plus community-nominated pieces tailored for avid readers of ILLUMINATION Publications on Medium
Dear writers and readers!
Happy weekend! I post these collections from ILLUMINATION-Curators account for various reasons as I mentioned before. First I will introduce some great stories I found on illumination publications today and then provide some updates for interested writers and readers. I believe you will find something helpful and enjoyable for yourself. Thank you for exploring the stories and profiles of these great writers.
We added many writers to our publications today. Let’s give them a warm welcome in the new onboarding pack. We also created a version for non-members. Here are some writer interviews which might be helpful for new writers.
A good news for freelance writers writing on Substack. Dr Yildiz condensed his new Substack Mastery book 5 times reducing it crisp 10000 words from 50000+ words. He wrote a story about the Substack Mastery for Busy writers. The full version is available at this link. Here’s his exciting story.
How I Will Help Freelance Writers Save $600 by Condensing My Bestseller 5 Times for Them
Just like some prefer fatty cuts while others opt for lean, my goal is to cater to the unique needs of every reader.medium.com
Stories from ILLUMINATION
Featured Stories from ILLUMINATION
Experts Warn About Muscle Loss from Using Incretin-Mimetic Drugs for Obesity
Ancient wisdom comes to the rescuemedium.com
Understanding the Intricacies of Serotonin Syndrome Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
How Writers Can Attract More Readers by Using Design Thinking Principles Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
Why My Granddaughter Wants to Be Like Iggy Azalea — and How We’re Helping Her Discover Her Own Identity Mike Broadly, DHSc
Will The Truth Kill Us — Why Are Jouarlist’s Being Murdered? Annelise Lords
Should You Always Say “Yes” To Home Ownership When You Qualify For A Mortgage? Amy Rose Herrick, ChFC
Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
Give Your Past The Boot, Right Now! Not Tomorrow! James Boylan
The Universe as Illusion: the Visions of Gaudapada, Philip K. Dick, and David Bohm Cristiano Luchini
4 High-Paying Night Jobs You’ve Never Heard Of (No Degree Required!) Shittu Abdulquddus (Hacky Reviews)
This Modern-Day Kryptonite is the Reason We Spend Half the Time Not Talking to Each Other Anuj Sarita
A person’s “top level” self-discipline is not to go to bed early, make more money, or study hard… 2tobetter
“Boost Your Marketing Results with Audience Segmentation” Aaronkavungal
Soulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood Letters Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
5 Years Ago, I Lost My Wit and Sense of Humor — And I Just Got It Back Bikey Thapa
Too Many Things To Worry About If You Join The Medium Partner Program Biswajeet Das
Here’s Why I Like Minecraft So Much Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming)
3 Crucial Lessons My Creative Writing School Never Taught Me Cass Roman
The Laws of Economics: How Physics Informs General Equilibrium Theory Danish Kayani
Here’s Why and How to Shift from a Sugar to a Fat-Burning Metabolism Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
Nuances of Healthy and Unhealthy Fats with Practical Tips Dr Mehmet Yildiz (NEW)
Why I Choose Plugin Hybrid (PHEV) Over Electric Vehicle (EV) Elye — A One Eye Dev By His Grace
Welcome to the 21st Century where SEX is FREE and LOVE is EXPENSIVE! EXPLORER
If You’re Average & Unskilled, There’s Never Been a Better Time to Start a Business Hudson Rennie
Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
Introduction to New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Publications Today #71 ILLUMINATION
Why I Value Emotional Strength Over Academic Success Yasmin Rodriguez
How to Create and Configure a Patreon Account in Less Than an Hour Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main)
Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #244 ILLUMINATION-Curators
Here are two samples of Mike’s Latest Collections
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #221
As an editor and content curator, I feature engaging stories that you may enjoy as well after some quick updates of our…medium.com
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #220
As an editor and content curator, I feature engaging stories that you may enjoy as well after some quick updates of our…medium.com
And my favourite story from his collection😂
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
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.
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
How I Became The Hottest Writer On Substack — for 30 minutes J. Kilvington
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
Thank you for reading these beautiful stories.
Progress Updates
4 New Submission Guidelines for Our Large Publications Are Ready
We are updating all guidelines as our pubs are being redesigned. Yesterday, we published new submission guidelines for both ILLUMINATION and Curated Newsletters, our largest publications. The new guidelines will make writers’ jobs easier. We tried to make them as simple as possible. We don’t worry about boosting anymore.
ILLUMINATION, Curated Newsletters, SYNERGY (Newsletter Booster) and Technology Hits
A short version of ILLUMINATION submission guidelines for beginners. All you need is to understand six key points.
New Submission Guidelines for ILLUMINATION: October 2024
How to leverage the power of our flagship publication to grow your audience on this platform and extend your influence…medium.com
Long-Waited Substack Mastery Book Is Out
Dr Yildiz informed me that his new book Substack Mastery: Insider Secrets from a Content Strategist & Seasoned Author was published and available for purchase. I left a review on Goodreads because I read the book twice, during the editing process, and as a beta reader to provide feedback. His inspiring story today can be helpful to book authors. For those interested in taking their Substack to another level, here is a link where you can buy the Substack Mastery book through multiple online bookstores globally:
He also shares it for free on multiple environments. Links are below.
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, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18, Chapter 19…
Here is some of his publishing challenges to inspire freelance writers.
Why I Will No Longer Make Amazon My Primary Book Provider — Despite My Affinity with the Company
A balanced perspective on the pros and cons of using Amazon KDP based on my recent experience that caused unnecessary…medium.com
I introduced new writers from the ILLUMINATION account. Let’s give them a warm welcome.
Introduction to New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Pubs Today #66
Introduction to New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Pubs Today #65
Like several community members, I became a founding member of ILLUMINATION Substack Community. I also started blogging. Our new 3-tier service is documented and will be announced soon.
ILLUMINATION Substack Community Support — Dr Mehmet Yildiz
This is a summary of 3-tier service offerings for creators, freelance writers, and content entrepreneurs on Substack…digitalmehmet.com
I Love Writer Interviews ❤️
Today I read a new interview with Svyatoslav Biryulin and found it insightful.
Interview with Svyatoslav Biryulin
CEO, Business Strategist, Board Member, Book Author, Senior Strategy Consultantmedium.com
I liked this interview for one of my favourite authors Scarlet Ibis James 🦩She is a great fiction writer.
Interview with Scarlet Ibis James
Communications Lead, Book Author, Fiction Writer, Avid Readermedium.com
I also liked the interview with Lata Kokal (formerly Neha Sonney) whom I introduced on YouTube in 2022. You can watch the video in this exciting interview and learn about Lata’s amazing self-love.
Interview with Lata Kokal (Neha Sonney)
A book author, an accomplished writer, and a public speakermedium.com
Here are some recent interview samples: Interview, Timothy Agnew, Interview Lauren Grawert, MD, Interview Jerry Keszka, Interview Davor Katusic, 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.
ILLUMINATION-Curators posted episode 12 for featured Substack newsletters.
Substack Mastery Featured Newsletters: Episode 12
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
Integrating Substack with Medium is a great idea. To this end, as a community builder, I created a philanthropic organization that will empower creators, freelance writers, and content entrepreneurs with a commercial arm. I documented the strategy and high-level plan in a story. Please feel free to ask questions and provide feedback. Refraining from perfection, I choose a progressive path.
Here are our draft service definitions for creators, freelance writers, and content entrepreneurs. We will explain the details in our upcoming newsletter.
We introduce a new blogging environment on our website to enhance the visibility of Medium stories and Substack newsletters. This approach will boost SEO, making it easier for readers to discover content through search engines and increasing the likelihood of converting visitors into newsletter subscribers. Dr Yildiz wrote an inspiring invitation to all authetic writers.
Here’s Why I Opened My Website to Freelance Writers as Guest Bloggers from Multiple Platforms
I explain why and how writers can benefit from this free blogging opportunity, empowered by a non-commercial writing…medium.com
Now bloggers have their profile like mine on digitalmehmet.com site. It started looking better than my Medium publications.
Aiden MC, Author at Dr Mehmet Yildiz
I write articles in my field covering gaming, film-making, social media, and design. I am also a YouTuber. Thank you…digitalmehmet.com
We are also launching a new video and podcasting service on our community YouTube channel, further expanding the reach and visibility of our writers’ work across multiple mediums.
As the media coordinator I will be leading this initiative. I created a short video with some descriptions of the services we will provide. Join our exciting journey to reap the benefits of community spirit.
/media/9466d34fa8700ce6e1fb6af175cf8effPlease subscribe to our Substack Channel to get Cuated Content from Experienced Writers
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.
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? Would you believe that Elon Musk will create a search engine like Google? Will You Use Elon Musk’s Proposed Search Engine Over Google?
If you are planning to be a ghostwriter, this story might help. Ghostwriting: Not Rocket Science, But Far from a Walk in the Park.
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.
As a publication activity, I introduced my Substack site and newsletters of several writers contributing to our new publication Substack on ILLUMINATION. 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
Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media | Aiden MC | Substack
This newsletter is to inform and inspire my readers. Click to read Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media, by…aidenmc.substack.com
Some info about Slack and Discords to communicate with writers as part of my role in media coordinating, editing, curating, and promoting stories.
An Introduction to ILLUMINATION Slack Workspace
ILLUMINATION Discord: Video Introduction to Beginners
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Thanks Mike Broadly, DHSc, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, ILLUMINATION-Curators, and ILLUMINATION editors for reviewing and publishing my story on ILLUMINATION publications supporting 32K writers. If you are a writer you are welcome to join our publications by sending a request via this link.
Thank you for subscribing to Technology, Gaming, Movies, and Social Media
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter on Substack.
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