Medium Publications by ILLUMINATION Writers
Introduction to Boomerangs
A new publication by Liz Porter
I think it's time we get our own place — don't you?
We're old enough, more responsible than ever, and hey, the kids are leaving, and our parents are moving in, so we need some fun!
That's why I've given birth (can you believe it @ age 59!?) to a new publication just for us older folks learning new tricks.
It's also why we're looking for writers over 50 who are on the rebound and want to share their life experiences and the lessons that came along for the ride.
All of our writers are over 50, but most are Baby Boomers, and we're discussing interesting topics and using our authentic voices. We're still learning, having a blast, and helping others with our collective wisdom.
Here's the scoop…
The name Boomerangs seemed like the perfect fit because no matter how hard we get thrown in life, we keep coming back!
Stories We Love To Publish
Our favourites are stories where you get vulnerable and share from your heart.
People love to feel connected; you impact lives when you share your most authentic self. In addition, you'll connect with others across the globe that share similar struggles and victories. The rewards are endless for our readers, as well as for other writers.
- Have you bounced back from a divorce late in life or struggled with health issues?
- Are you upset about your empty nest, or are you celebrating your newfound freedom and feeling a bit guilty?
- Did you survive a stressful career and retire, or are you still considering what to do next?
- How's gravity treating you — are you still trying to compete with the 20-somethings?
- What did you change through the pandemic that you plan to continue full-time?
- Why did you decide to join Medium and write this late in life?
- What's your take on the younger generations?
- How about writing a letter to your kids to read after you're gone?
- Do you have an embarrassing story you still laugh about but haven't written?
- What's it like to be married to the same person for over a million years?
- How about a good rant about something that's always ticked you off? Would you consider sharing it with us?
Share what keeps you up at night, even if it's hot flashes! Share what pisses you off, what get's you up in the morning, what makes your heart sing and what makes you 'belly laugh' until you pee!
Yes, I can relate to that too:)
We've been around a while, so the list is endless!
“Tell your grandkids you’re older than the internet and blow their minds forever!” — Unknown
Our Purpose
The Baby Boomer generation has so much to offer others online, but sometimes we're held back by fear and the technical skills we were never taught. I think that's a shame, so I decided to start a publication that brings our generation together to showcase our many talents.
But also one where we support one another in a non-judgemental environment. My goal here is to have fun, publish great stories and build a group of like-minded people as we learn the ropes and kick butt on Medium.
We're not grumpy old buggers(well, most of us aren't). We're Baby Boomers, writing to empower others towards a better life with our true stories, life experiences, and tremendous insight.
After starting Boomerangs, I decided to build a series of articles called — 'My Medium Toolbox.' These articles will be centred around the technical aspects of Medium but in laymen's terms. In addition, they'll be loaded with tips and the 'not so well known' aspects of formatting on Medium.
Because there was such a great response, I've since started another private publication —called "the Advantage" to house these "how to" articles for beginners, but also with my Boomer gang in mind.
So if you could use a little help with some of the "not-so-fun stuff" on Medium, watch for these articles and sign up to get my emails so you don't miss any of the great tips!
Our Topics/Tags
If your story/article fits one or more of these categories listed below, we won't censor your work, but please be sure it fits within Mediums rules and guidelines.
I prefer unpublished drafts but will also accept previously published work; please realize we can't change the date your stories were originally published, so they fall in that order when re-published, not as the latest story.
Please also be sure your stories include at least one of these tags; it's in your best interest for visibility in the publication.
Life Lessons
Relationships
Remote Work/Retirement
Health
Baby Boomers
Rants
Humour/Humor
Our Target Audience
People from our generation will relate most with our stories, but keep in mind that younger folks out there need our insight and life lessons, and they're avid readers on Medium.
Our Guidelines
Here's the official Call for Submissions that goes into more detail.
Let's rebound together and help each other thrive online.
So it's official, we're looking for writers aged 50 plus+ with life experience and wisdom they wish to share with our readers!
If you're interested in becoming a writer for our new publication, please follow this link for our complete submission guidelines and more detail.
Oh, and another big giant thank you to Dr. Mehmet Yildiz from ILLUMINATION, who spends much of his time supporting writers and promoting our new publications!
I'm excited to read your work! Cheers to the Boomerangs!
We're not dead yet, folks, so keep busting out those stories.
“Old is when you give up, until then you’re spectacular!”
— Unknown
More motivation here…