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How to Create Collections on ILLUMINATION-Curated
A sample and guiding framework to encourage writers to create their collections
I aim to introduce a new initiative for collecting outstanding stories of ILLUMINATION-Curated for our readers. My goal is to provide a sample collection approach to encourage our contributors.
There are millions of stories on Medium. Unless we purposefully make them visible, our stories will be buried, and our readers will not have a chance to review them. Effective organizational and information management skills are essential for the success of Medium writers.
ILLUMINATION-Curated aims to help writers to gain maximum visibility to their readers. As an editor, I lead the way; however, as an author, you need to take responsibility for making your stories visible using the practical tools and techniques that we offer.
Once you submit your stories, I will enter them into a new collection file and distribute them to our readers. Please feel free to tag me so that I can be notified when you submit your collection.
Our pilot project for ILLUMINATION-Curated has the privilege of being supported by around 10,000 beta readers. We want to make it easy for them to access our outstanding stories.
This resource aims to increase cross-pollination among our writers. Outstanding and curated articles can create serendipitous encounters.
Here is an indication of the exposure our stories get on ILLUMINATION-Curated. This is a screen capture of stories trending today.
We also want to create a comprehensive resource to help our new writers experience curation on Medium by learning from the work of our experienced and accomplished writers.
ILLUMINATION will compile your collection in a story similar to the attached one where our daily volumes are collected. It will be easy to distribute them via our newsletters and other promotion tools.
In the following section, I provide you with the syntax to create the collection consist of your stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated.
Here is the proposed structure to prepare your collection for curated stories.
The title of the story
Collection of Curated Stories on ILLUMINATION — in Heading 1 format
The subtitle of the story
Selected stories by [please insert your tagged Medium account name] hosted on ILLUMINATION-Curated
Kicker
Selected stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated
Presentation of stories
Please consider the following four components.
1. Title of your story to be in heading one format
2. Name of the topics for distribution. E.g. #relationships #self
3. An abstract of the story in italic quotes around 75 words
4. An embedded link to the story.
The following section provides sample stories from my collection hosted on ILLUMINATION.
Here are my sample stories to help you create your collection on ILLUMINATION-Curated.
Anxiety in Difficult Times
Distributed to #Mental Health
We notice that the level of anxiety is growing globally due to current situations caused by public health concerns. As it is on a massive scale, I want to provide a practical framework based on my studies and experience to deal with anxiety in these difficult times.
Innovative Use of Negative Criticism
Distributed to #Psychology #Education #Self #Mindfulness
My central premise in this article is looking at the topic from survival versus thriving point of view. While survival keeps us safe in our comfort zones, thriving requires effort to move out of our comfort zones and challenge our abilities. This significant yet straightforward viewpoint is the major success factor for humans to grow and design their lives based on their desired goals and objectives.
Cross-Pollination at Work
Distributed to #Leadership #Work
In this article, I highlight the value and importance of cross-pollination for high-performance teams in transforming business environment. I share a simple example which helped transform a competitive, rigid, and difficult culture to a pleasant learning environment.
Ethical Hacking
Distributed to #Cybersecurity
In this article, I aim to create awareness on ethical hacking, its purpose, use cases, and a brief introduction to the role of ethical hackers in digital transformation initiatives. My goal is to help security executives and managers choose the best ethical hackers for their business. As a by-product, the information in this article can also guide the aspiring ethical hackers to build their skills and plan their experience.
How to Spark Innovative Collaboration
Distributed to #Leadership #Business
In this article, I share my thoughts stemming from my experience on how to ignite collaboration leading innovation in the workplace, particularly in the digital transformation initiatives where innovation truly matter. We know that the term collaboration is overused and loses its significance nowadays, especially with the emergence of Internet technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Power of Design Thinking for Writers
Distributed to #Writing #Design
Design Thinking can be useful for writers too. This is my main premise in this short article. Writers can use Design Thinking principles for quality, simplicity, and agility purposes. Design Thinking can be considered as an innovative problem-solving technique with close interactions of the actual users of the solutions. As writers, one of our fundamental roles is to solve problems for our readers and delight them.
Prominent Adult Learning Theories
Distributed to #Leadership #Education #Psychology
In this article, I share the summary of the literature review which I conducted to underpin learning characteristics of technical leaders. In this review, my aim is to introduce major adult learning theories and models as well as their major principles. These principles are used to recognize cognitive patterns of technical leaders whom I surveyed and interviewed both qualitatively and quantitatively for validation of findings. These theories and models were used to support key ideas and discussions included in the major themes of the research study.
Inventor’s Perspective to Leadership Growth
Distributed to #Leadership
One of the best lessons I learnt in my childhood from my parents was taking full responsibility for everything I did in my life; whether good or bad. This well-rounded principle has been an important transformational success factor in every aspect of my life, including my leadership pursuits in later years. This life lesson helped me explore and discover the leadership capabilities hidden in my DNA. I enjoy experimenting and learning from trial and errors.
How to be an excellent technical leader
Distributed to #Leadership
In this article, I provide an overview of the 26 key characteristics of excellent technical and technology leaders who can survive and thrive even in the most critical situations to deliver outstanding business results, keep their team members sane, make their stakeholders happy, and delight their customers. My goal is to provide practical guidance to aspiring digital transformation entrepreneurs for startup companies or intrapreneurs working in large business organisations. The context of the leadership in this article is related to new technology business, transformational environments, and enterprise modernisation initiatives. However, these traits might also apply to leaders in other domains.
Business Value and Architectural Overview of Robotics Process Automation
Distributed to #Artificial Intelligence
In this article, my aim is to briefly introduce what Robotics Process Automation (RPA) is, it’s business value, the major use cases, how it works, how we can enhance it, and my experience on architecting solutions to meet the customer requirements. If you are tired of performing tedious and repetitive tasks and witnessing too many errors upsetting your clients, your business may need the use of Robotics Process Automation empowered by software robots and the capabilities artificial intelligence.
Cognitive Transformation
Distributed to #Artificial Intelligence
The purpose of this article is to briefly introduce to you what cognitive computing entails, its current progress in the industry, the value proposition for its necessity, and my personal observations and thoughts on trends and future plans. Most of us in the IT industry most likely heard, read about, or already started working with the cognitive systems for various practical use cases. Would you like to have a quick taste? Then, keep reading! I simplified this complex topic as much as possible in this article.
Business Architecture Framework for Digital Transformation
Distributed to #Software Engineering #Leadership #Programming
In order to create effective business architecture for complex digital transformation programs, we must follow an established yet innovative framework. A framework is a basic structure underlying a business and technology system. Our framework can start with understanding the organizational structure of the business. This framework can include multiple considerations and business viewpoints. Business organizations are made up of stakeholders with different roles focusing on common goals.
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Conclusion
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Sample Health Improvement Articles for New Readers
Why 442 Million People Live Diabetic and What We Can Do About it
Defeat Metabolic Syndrome and Slim Down Waistline with Three Tips
Six Tips to Prevent Brain Atrophy and Lower the Risks of Mental Disorders
What Can We Do About NCDs Killing 41 Million People Yearly?.
Reduce the Risks of Neonatal Disorders to Prevent Infant Mortality.
Reduce the Risks of Major Diseases with Healthy Lifestyle Habits
I also write about valuable nutrients. Here are the links for easy access:
Boron, Urolithin, taurine, citrulline malate, biotin, lithium orotate, alpha-lipoic acid, n-acetyl-cysteine, acetyl-l-carnitine, CoQ10, PQQ, NADH, TMG, creatine, choline, digestive enzymes, magnesium, hydrolyzed collagen, nootropics, pure nicotine, activated charcoal, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and other nutrients that might help to improve metabolism and mental health.
I publish my lifestyle, health, and well-being stories on EUPHORIA. I wrote several articles on major diseases and valuable nutrients for health. My focus is on metabolic, cellular, mitochondrial, and mental health. Here is my collection of Insightful Life Lessons from Personal Stories.
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