Curated Collection — Nostalgia Series
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #86
Featuring engaging stories that you may enjoy as well
Dear avid readers and fellow Friends of Medium! I compiled 86 collections & Lists, giving you reading options from different topics. It is short, but I believe there is something for everyone. I aim to find valuable stories buried under the dust for your enjoyment.
I invite you to consider giving supportive feedback and sharing the stories you read on social media. My goal in creating these collections is to increase views and the engagement rate among avid readers as much as possible to support our authentic and inspiring writers.
Today, Dr Yildiz wrote about the detrimental effects of hate speech on social platforms. As you may know, we don’t allow any harmful content in our publications. ILLUMINATION Does NOT Publish Content with Defamation, Discrimination, and Hate Speech. You may learn from his experience and thoughts.
I also give some quick updates for the writers and followers of our pubs. Recently, we posted our new newsletter. It will be great for the new writers. We added some more new writers so you may find their profile at the end of this post and consider exploring their stories.
Our dear ILLUMINATION is four years old. By leveraging Aiden’s older video I penned a short story using my funny Aussie accent. I usually don’t speak or write like that. I hope you will enjoy it.
We added 200+ new writers. ILLUMINATION editors welcomed them in an onboarding pack. I introduced them in my birthday celebration story so you may start following those who resonate with your reading taste. We give an opportunity to new writers to mingle easily with older ones. It is the beauty of ILLUMINATION publications. Being a new writer on this platform is not easy and requires a lot of support from experienced ones.
We had to deal with scammers trying to sell Medium’s claps and highlights on Fiverr. I checked that site and saw that 300+ others are selling them. Please be careful with these scammers, and always report them.
Update on Accidental Suspensions
Our editor 🥰Lanu Pitan🥰 is back. We are very happy that Medium restored her account. In a special testimonial for her, Dr Mehmet Yildiz beautifully articulated Lanu’s great contributions to the platform. You can learn more about Lanu’s background from this story. Why I Firmly Believe Lanu Pitan Is Not a Fraud But an Avid Reader and Valuable Community Member
Another writer Ammara Hassan is also back and she posted a cool piece. Hello Everyone! I am Back
Aiden informed me it the editorial room that a prolific writer and avid reader like me, Toni The Talker is also back. So, let’s welcome her as well. She is a contributor of our publications. She said Scarlet Ibis James 🦩 wrote a story about it and gave me the link. A Collective Voice Breaks Through Bot-Catching Medium Sweep
I am also pleased that Amir Bibi (Ameer) also back. Let’s give her a warm welcome. Amir is also an avid reader and always leaves supportive comments. Here is a lovely story from her titled Healing Power of Positivity.
Dr Yildiz shared his perspectives by looking at the issue from both sides. His story made me more compassionate about both victims and Medium. As my account was suspended a few weeks ago, I know how painful it can feel. But the platform needs to remove useless leeches.
Recently, I wrote a story about my thoughts on bulk suspensions. You might have heard that Medium suspended many accounts. We wrote a short piece about it if you want to learn about the details.
Aiden created a cool YouTube video for ILLUMINATION-Gaming readers and writers to delight them with some boost guidelines.
He also featured our new boosted stories, which I finished reading all of.
In a special episode, I shared some boosted stories I read. Some readers enjoy exceptional pieces so I add it here.
Aiden covers the new ones, and I focus on older stories to give readers a nostalgic experience. I add a few news ones, too, from my daily reading, or sometimes editors ping me to add exceptional stories. Each story is a gem worth your time. You may dive in, engage, and spread the word on social media so these stories can reach more readers. I tried to follow most writers I hadn’t met before, but the system stopped me after a while. I learned that I could follow only 150 writers a day, so I will try another day.
Aiden’s Collections
Here is his latest one with my friend’s link for anyone to read it. He has already created 100 collections, always finding gems from hidden corners.
We added new writers today. I will add them to the end of this so you can easily follow them if you wish. You may start exploring their profiles and connect with them if they resonate with you. Collaboration is a great thing here.
Now another great editor, The Sturg joined the curation team and he posted his first and second well-designed collections. He put lots of effort into creating this. I know how challenging and time-consuming it is to create these collections. So please engage in his collections and share them on your socials.
Update on Boosting
If you are into boosting things, recently, Dr Yildiz answered frequently asked questions from writers and readers about the boost program on Medium, which gave me a few surprises as a writer and editor. I wish I had read something like this a year ago. No wonder none of my stories got boosted, causing me to pause writing, but he shows us hope.
ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled our boosted stories. You may find exceptional stories from this. Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V5
They also created a new Reader’s Club post with many great stories. ILLUMINATION Reading Club #9
New Interviews
Recently Dr Mehmet Yildiz interviewed another famous writer Genius Turner. He is a gem. You might enjoy this story as much as I did. I am now following Genius to learn from his insights. Interview with Genius Turner
Here’s an interview with Shirley Willett. She is my senior so I send her my respect. I also featured one of Shirley’s story today about 6th dimension. Interview With Shirley Willett
Meet another experienced writer David Mokotoff, MD. You can learn about his interesting background. I love David’s informative and humorous stories. Interview with Dr David Mokotoff, MD, a Retired Cardiologist
I found interesting interviews with writers and added them to a post so that you may find them easily. They are captivating and full of life lessons.
Aiden’s Boost Education
Aiden compiled our boosted stories. It is full of gems.
He introduced the boosted stories of Jozsef Kovacs and Joan Naidorf as part of his boost education. I remember he did a few more before, possibly at the end of his last one.
Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories : Episode #4
Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories : Episode #3
Newsletter
One quick highlight is that our new newsletter is now ready on Medium. It was also posted on Substack for our subscribers. Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: February 2024
Influencing Non-Members to Become Members
You may check this open letter from Dr Mehmet Yildiz to non-members. He observed that a large number of readers and writers are non-members who do not contribute to the platform’s growth. I believe you will find his points valuable and relatable.
To influence non-members, I listed all the boosted stories I read last month and provided my thoughts, including some common patterns in these exceptional stories. You will love them. There is something for everyone, as these exceptionally well-written stories cover many topics and different writing styles.
Enjoy My favorite stories and Some Nominated Ones from ILLUMINATION publications today.
Nuances of Serotonin Syndrome: Experts Warrant Caution for Elevated Serotonin Levels Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Xenotransplantation: First Pig Kidney Transplant in a 62-Year-Old Man Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. Mike Broadly, DHSc
Her Son Saw Her in the Shower, and The Sky Was Falling Down Mike Broadly, DHSc
Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17 Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media’s Grip on My Life Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
You’re Not Lazy: Unlocking the Secrets to Effortless Productivity Scarlett Gendrey, PhD
Embrace Your Bioage, Abandon Your Calendar Age, Say Scientists Dr. Lutz Kraushaar
Returning to Tibet to Find Happiness Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD
The Pentagon, Trained Killers, and the Hush Puppy Shuffle Adelia Ritchie, PhD
How Certain Emotional Traits Can Make Someone Smarter Martin Vidal
How To Navigate Employee Transitions? Boss Advice: Embrace Change K. Joseph
Why I No Longer Chase Money & How I Escaped Hedonic Tread Mill to Find True Joy Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The Changes I’m Making to My Nutrition for a Better Me This Year Karen Banes
A Remarkable Life is Like a Game Of Chess, Not Boring Old Checkers Tom Handy
The Truth About What It’s Like Being in a TV Commercial Kadrian Enyia
Do You Believe the Amount of Exercise You Do Equals the Calories You Eat? Elaine Hilides
Multitasking & Micro-Mini Naps Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love.
The Difference It Made When Two White People Made the Ultimate Sacrifice For Civil Rights William Spivey
Creativity Under Siege: Exposing Education’s Hidden War on Inventive Thinking Jamel Hendley/Greenviool
The #1 Question To Ask When You Meet a Famous Author Alison McBain
Why Medium Should Be Transparent about Cyber Clone Phishing David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
How Congress Inflicts the Heartland with the Apolitical Blues John Worthington
A Positive Look into ALS Disease After Years of Research and Experience Dr Mehmet Yildiz
How To Advocate For Yourself When You Feel Like You’re Not Good at That Citizen Reader
10 Ways to level up in 2024 and Get ahead of 99% of people Alexandru Lazar
Memorizing to Mastering: Teaching Students How to Study Brandon Slade
I Will Be Sharing Chapters From My Next Book On Homelessness Carlos Jeronimo
I Had My Content Earnestly Reviewed by an Expert, and Here’s What I Learned Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The First and the Last Time I Said My Dad “I Love You” Davor Katusic
Abwoon d’bwashmaya, The Vibrations of the Our Father in Aramaic Cristiano Luchini
5 Ways To Foster Psychological Safety In The Workplace Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Digital and Printable Trackers Lead to Your Success Isabella
This Is Why Fast Walking Is More Effective than Deadlift Jessey Anthony
Convert Your Boring Medium Stories to Interesting Manish Dangi
The 3-Part Routine That Transformed My Life Marichelle E. Urquico
Lincoln’s Lasting Legacy: 10 Quotes that Echo Through History Matthew Jack
The Internet of Bodies (IoB) — Who Wants Their Body on the Internet Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Zelensky introduces dual-nationality legislation on Unity Day Oksana Kukurudza’s Sunflowers Rarely Break
Transform Your Life With A Personal Mission Statement Player One
How to Stop Overthinking, Get out of Your Head, and Start Living Subhajit | Resilient Human
Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Dr Mehmet Yildiz
