New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 8
Nominated and curated selections from passionate writers tailored for avid readers
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Dear Readers and Writers,
Happy Weekend!
Today, ILLUMINATION-Curators collected these stories and compiled this post as a new curation service to create visibility for great pieces nominated by 57 volunteer editors/curators of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium.com, which supports 24K,+ writers.
We explained the reasons for this post in previous versions, which you can find in these links Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, and Volume 7. We believe you will enjoy our volume 7 today.
We’re pleased that our special publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, got recognized as a boost nominating pub. Here is How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program.
Please note that these stories are nominated by volunteering editors (also writers and readers) on this platform, so the stories in this collection reflect their collective taste. As a publication, ILLUMINATION keeps a neutral position for all published stories, and it is impossible to feature over one million published stories. But we will do our best to amplify as many great stories as possible.
Stories wield diverse influences on writers, shaping their perspectives uniquely. Our chief editor recently showcased a story that deeply connected with him. Imagine the impact if more writers shared their cherished stories in a similar fashion — it could be an incredible opportunity to explore diverse narratives and inspirations on this platform.
Medium thrives on the essential collaboration between writers and readers, fostering an exceptional space for both communities. Within this platform, our editors and administrators generously volunteer their time, ensuring every writer finds their voice.
Their commitment involves daily review and publication of stories, all without any compensation. It’s important to acknowledge and appreciate their invaluable contributions as we gracefully utilize this service.
By leaving comments, offering a round of applause, sharing content on social media, and following profiles, you’ll bring immense joy to these writers. Your support serves as a powerful encouragement, motivating them to craft more exceptional pieces akin to those found in this collection.
To address the visibility of stories, out of 145 volunteer editors, our team of 57 volunteer curators developed this new service idea. Each nominates a few stories from their reading list daily, and our lead ILLUMINATION-Curators compile them into collections like this one for our readers.
Additionally, our lead curator includes them in lists, a great Medium feature. When you see your stories in lists, you may save, share on social media, link to your stories, and comment and like the list for increased visibility. The entire curation process takes up substantial time, so we will appreciate your support as your time allows.
Many editors, including our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz, also create a list of the stories they read from our publication. We will compile lists in these collections. Here are sample curated pieces created by Dr. Yildiz recently from his tech account Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
Building a Synergistic Tech, Business, and Leadership Community — Part III
Extended Benefits to Write for Technology Hits Publication with New Leadership Commitment
Writers’ income dropped in September and October due to fraudulent activities on Medium, as discussed in a story by Mike Broadly, DHSc titled Here’s What Seems to Happen to Medium Last Week.
With this opportunity, we also introduce new writers joining us today. Let’s give them a warm welcome and explore their profiles. We add their profiles at the end of the collection.
Selected Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today
We believe you will find relevant and enjoyable pieces from this collection covering many topics. We added them to a list so you can easily share this collection on your socials. Today, our editor and media coordinator Aiden (Illumination Gaming) volunteered to create the list.
Let’s all engage in this list and at least tweet it so that more readers can find these stories. It is the purpose of these curated lists.
We appreciate your support for these writers who pour their hearts and souls into these stories to delight you.
Here are the nominated stories today.
5 Steps to Better Healthspan and Lifespan Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The Idea of Hustle Culture Is a Scam. Stop Getting Lied To. Tim Denning
The 1 Extreme Alternative to Hustling That Will Lead to Success Ruth Miller-Anderson PhD
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave? Mike Broadly, DHSc
Learn Like a Pro: How Meta-questions Can Make You Smarter Kristie Leong M.D.
Netflix Is Making a Terminator Anime Series Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Press Reset Buttons to Transform Your Life With Second Chances Dr. Preeti Singh
The Desire to Touch a Painting Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD
3 Surprising Lessons I’ve Learned from Falling in Love First Time Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi
Learn To Read Financial Statements Like A Pro (Part 3 — Income Statement) Dr. Ashish Bamania
Testosterone Boost or Bust: My Personal Odyssey into Hormonal Temptation Dr. med. Titus Maniera
Community Trees. Dr John Frederick Rose
What Family Reunions Are Good For Rebecca Romanelli
Overcoming The Traumas Of My Past Ruby Noir 😈
Why Black People Who Smoke Use Menthol Cigarettes Arthur Keith
Reflecting on Contentment During Thanksgiving Vertis Williams III
What I Did Not See Coming When Radically Transforming My Life bluesapphire
Beware Of New WhatsApp Job Scam Lanu Pitan🥰
The Other Tom Hanratty
Plato’s Concept of An Ideal State Ammara Hassan
From Martinmas Childhood Magic to Grownup Curiosities Gabriela Trofin-Tatár
The Zeal To Get Up And Fight Prashansa Gadgil
The Evolution of Melody: Tracing the History of Music Rene Volpi Jr.
Three Simple Rules for Having a Great Body, Even in Your 50’s Carl L Lane
What To Do Before You Hit Publish Annelise Lords
I need to believe Pernoste & Dahl
Is this the end of the Creator Economy? Deni Sahaya
Why You Will Suffer If You Keep Reacting With Your Emotions A Blogger’s Lifestyle
The Science Behind Unhealthy Attractions Above The Middle
The AI Arms Race: Global Competition in the AI Arena Panos
The Married Female Doctor Fell in Love With a Prisoner, Then His Body Burned Black in a Prison Cell Lioness Rue
The Importance of Keeping in Touch Ahsan Cheema
Payday 3 Is Having a Tough Launch-Week Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
A Safari Through the Digital Jungle Alex Rotar
JFK 60 Years Later: Moonshot was Longshot for USA (Part 2) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
Success through Substitution Amber Dominguez, The GRN Lyfe
Embarking on a Multilingual and Flamenco Journey Ana Josovic
I Recently Turned 28 — Here Are Some of The Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned. Angelica Mendez
When Inaction Is the Best Course of Action Antonio Parente Jr
I fell in love with Assamese cuisine Arpan Chowdhry
2 Ideas That Are Working For Me When People Aren’t Reading Your Articles ASAD EDUCATE
The Never-Ending Relentless March of Time Bill Abbate
History of Yom Kippur Bill Petro
Are Listicles Really That Bad? Boateng Sekyere
How to Be Ambitious Without Sacrificing Your Mental Health? Chinmay Kumar Choudhury
Use These 3 Weird Tricks to Find Creative Inspiration Christina Piccoli
7 Super Powerful Teas for Weight Loss Christine
The Haunting Symphony of Anxiety: A Poetic Exploration CJ Coop
Best Path to a Successful Transition to Technical Roles Cloudmize
Rethinking the Kale Craze Daniel Lehewych, M.A
How to Enjoy Your Sobriety Without Becoming Bored, Lonely and Downright Miserable. Darren James
Delusion is the Solution? David Hu
Why Freebies Might Not Be as Great as They Seem Denis Avguštin
Quitting Your 9–5 to Pursue a Dream — Liberation or Delusion? Denver Mishima
4 Steps to Try Harder Dfaults
I Hate Editing My Writing Don Martin, real-life writer
Celebrity Brands: Are They All Hype or Actually Worth Our Money? Dustin Copeland
The Power of Nutrition for Health: Insights from a Certified Nutritionist in Norway Elin Melaas
Beyond Coincidence? Elizabeth Emerald
The 7 Types of Toxic Families Ella Harris
Navigating Unresolved Love: Steps to Finding Closure Emily Chan - Life and love sharing
Never Accept Help When It Is Offered Fatunla Samuel
Barbie Felipe Xavier
The Seven Republican U.S. Senators Who Voted To Impeach Trump Floyd Mori
The Leap That Lights Our Way: On Faith, Fatherhood, and Letting Go Gary Kokaisel (Pixel Floyd)
The Biggest Ethical Dilemma You Face As a Leader Gaurav Jain
It’s a Shock, I Know, But The Pathway to Success is Actually Surprisingly Simple. Glyn Bawden
What’s Up With All the Criticism of the Colorado Buffs Football Team? Guy Nave
“Smoking” Hasnain A
A world bereft of love Homto Dokpesi
This is How I Transformed Tears Into Empowerment Ipshita Bose
Please Stop Texting Negativity into My Phone Jack Citronelle
How To Use Spirituality Everyday James Boylan
The Trickster. A Halloween Story. Jo Ann Harris, Writer of Daily Musings
Sundays Are Always Special John Whye
Sundays Are Always Special
You don’t have to be religious, Sunday is always a special day
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The Next Flagship Nvidia Graphics Card Could Have GDDR7 Memory Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Hallelujah Julie Handy
Eyes Beyond the Venom: The Wendy I Knew. Jussi Luukkonen – your curiosity guide
Turn Your Podcast into Written Content Katie Reierson
The Devastating Impact of ‘The Box’ Kelly Crawford
Is age just a number? Kelly Serra
How to Swallow Your Pride Without Choking on It Kingsley Asuamah
6 Ways Introverts Quietly Dominate Society Kurtis Pykes
Excess of Desire Laura Sabau Tatar
Why Cleaning Toilet Is More Enjoyable Than Corporate Job Livia Dabs RN,MSc
Whispers in the Wind Lovely Poems
On Pleasure Luan Hassett
Selected Items from Colson T. Turnpenny’s Extraordinary Private Collection Mandrake Pan
How Guilt and Self-Sabotage Maintains Inferiority Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
Relaxation Essentials Memoona Bilal
How To Make Your Dreams Come True Mer Ruiz
No, I Will Not Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Michael Koetsier
The Power of Connection: Why Bonding to Your Audience Matters Miss Johnsen
Does A Sociopath Care About Their Friends? My mind
Echoes of Nostalgia Nedelcu Alina
What I Read This Week — The Highlights Nicole Dake
Work-Life Balance Is a Scam, Here’s What Really Works Nitin Sharma
𝔽𝕣𝕠𝕞 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 Omni Essence
The real story of the famous Jack and Jill (Part 2) Pankhuree Khaneja | Kaleidostopia
How to Gain Control Over Your Thoughts — Practical Guide Parenteeny - teenagers can do more
What does the MBTI (Myers-Briggs) really say about your personality? Philipp Stelzel - Digital Creator
8 Ways Kindle Is Cost Effective Than Physical Book & Can Speed Up Your Reading Poonam Bhatt
I’m a Female Engineer and Technical Project Manager Priyanka Priyadarshini
Why I Gave Perfection the Pink Slip for Better Results? Productivity,Time management,Success hacks
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Rafayel Hovhannisyan
How Many Friends Do You Have Raza Hussain, MD, MBA
When it All Turns to Sh*t: Choose Wisely Robin Fritz - Change in Thought
“Mastering the Art of Budget-Friendly Socializing: 5 Tips and Strategies” Samaria M
Oh God, What If I Am The Toxic One? Samshe Alam
Boost Your Confidence: How to Find Self-Esteem in 5 Simple Steps Shahzaib Malik
Honesty Is NOT Always the Best Policy Sheng-Ta Tsai
How to Reinvent Yourself and Be the Best Version That Could Possibly Exist Sobaan Saeed
The Inspiring Stories of 5 Famous Icons Who Turned Failure into Fuel Spark Within You
Meditation and Me Surekha Chandrasekhar
Your brain can fool you SURYASH KUMAR
How do I manage to study for 12 hours and write a blog post everyday? The Mbbs Boy
When I Was Getting One, The Other Was Getting Away The One Alternative View
Tiny Home, Big Change: Conquering Your Fears of Downsizing The Wayward Wordsmith
Here’s Why I Don’t Smoke TheUnknownDoctor🐙
Why is Apologizing So Difficult? tim8888
Close Your Eyes… Todd B Harrington
Death To Social Media Too Few Soar
Empires and the Yin and Yang of Man Veritas Civis
How to Find a Job That Will Make You Happy (for Free) Vlad Gogish
Why You Should Fall In Love with the Burpee Wesley van Peer
Why You Should Fall In Love with the Burpee
The 100-Rep Challenge That Changes Everything
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High-Frequency Trading Special Order Types: ISOs (Part 1) William Troyaux
High-Frequency Trading Special Order Types: ISOs (Part 1)
Copyrights from William Troyaux
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When driving from Golspie to Wick. Yinka Ekundayo
Resisting The Itch Zen Conqueror
3 Bittersweet Truths I’ll Have To Live With As An Expat For The Rest of My Life Zsuzsanna Agocs
Of Godlings And Giants Philip Writes
Now, Time to Meet New Writers Joining Us Recently
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Let’s welcome writers who joined our publications recently. This is an excellent opportunity to explore the stories of these writers and follow them if their content resonates with you.
Molly Toner | Healing From Healing Culture, Victoria Lavezzari, Lateefah Messam-Sparks, Zarine Swamy, Cinzia Elena Soh, Schematic Etheria, Phillip Shirvington, Kelly Brunsdon, Emil, Ali Waseem, MAGDALENA PONURSKA, Cancer Husband, Cecile Ashibel, Project Transcend, Prabhu Nambiappan Mazhavarayar, Abhinav Chauhan, Ruchi Thalwal, Modern Money, Jose Montanez, Ignited by History, Yasmin Singh Saroya, Khadijah So, Laura B Fox | The Guru’s Ghost, Bettina Lee, Daniela Dragas, Kelly Chou, Sumit Sabhnani, zizi majid, Eve Fan, Irena Curik, Aria Palette, Laura-Liisa Klaas, Normi Coto, PhD, Novel Nest, Quy Langridge-Tien, — Kulshum Khatoon, Charmi Vyas, Vardhaman Bhandari, Keanu Reeves, Md Sofequl Islam, Kavan Shah, Muhammad Hunain, AK WRITES, Kiran Maske, Md Sofequl Islam, Shanjitha, Kasturi Goswami, Blackpearl, Farzana Akter,
Please remember to submit only one story daily, preferably as a draft. We don’t accept multiple stories as our focus is on quality to increase your chance of being boosted by Medium.
Change of Perceptions for Expectations
Unlike perceptions, ILLUMINATION editors don’t publish every story. Your stories must be well-crafted and valuable for our readers. Our focus is curatable and boostable stories.
Recently Updated Submission Guidelines
ILLUMINATION Videos and Podcasts: Submission Guidelines 2023
Publishing and Conduct Guidelines for the Lampshade of ILLUMINATION
How to Increase Earnings from Content Creation
Apart from the boosting opportunity on Medium, which can increase your income, our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz, recently answered this frequently asked question by many writers on how to increase income from writing engagement.
Many writers desire to make a living from their craft. Using Medium as a single source is not a viable option. There are other opportunities that you need to consider. We believe this story will give you valuable perspectives.
Collaboration and Promotion
You will receive an invitation to our Slack workspace to collaborate with other writers, share your story links, and contact editors and our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz. It is a free and moderated service. You may meet some of our editors from the attached collection.
Introduce Yourself in a Story
Please consider introducing yourself in a story and post it to ILLUMINATION or our other publications. This might bring you new followers and expose your profile to new readers.
Our editor Aiden (Illumination Gaming) compiles and distributes these bios to our subscribers. You may get bio ideas from the attached collection.
You may also self-curate your stories to gain visibility. Aiden provided a sample example, as attached. You may follow a similar format by categorizing your stories based on topics.
You may also enjoy a recent story from one of our new writers and editors, Mike Broadly — Healthier Lifestyle, who made significant progress in the last two months. You may contact Mike on our Slack workspace, who volunteers to support our new writers.
Writer Introduction
We recently introduced a few more writers like Thomas Allen Moon , Omni Essence, Sneha Nagre, Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups, Zondra Dos Anjos, and Ani Vals
You might also check recent editorial introductions from our team.
You can learn about our other editors’ backgrounds from this collection curated by ILLUMINATION-Curators.
Recent Announcements for Connection
You may check the following two announcements to meet other recently joined writers, including links to their profiles. This is a good opportunity for new writers to build their audience, as writers are great readers. We enjoy enabling collaboration on Medium by encouraging meaningful engagements.
Welcome to our writing and reading community, and we look forward to the meaningful and high-quality stories.
When you have questions, please feel free to contact our owner and chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz, on our Slack workspace. He is also happy to speed up publishing your stories if they are delayed 48 hours or more.
Critical Policy Documents for Our Writers
Every writer contributing to our publications must review these guiding policies before submitting their stories. We are tolerant, but these are non-negotiable rules.
Writing Challenges and Prompts for New Writers
Helpful Resources for Beginners
Starter Kit for Writers of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications
Improving the Quality of Writing Using an Editorial Checklist
Five Tips to Become a Prolific Writer Despite Full-Time Work
You may find more helpful stories from the content management collection of Dr Mehmet Yildiz typically written to help new writers joining Medium.
Sample Curated Collections for New Readers
We curate and feature stories from multiple editorial accounts.
Here are our latest curated collections by ILLUMINATION, ILLUMINATION Amplifiers, and ILLUMINATION-Curators for your enjoyment.
Invitation to New Writers to our Publications on Medium
To join our vibrant publications, please send a request via this link.
We will help you gain visibility and succeed as a writer on Medium. Please mention the publication name with your Medium account ID in the request.
ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications include:
ILLUMINATION ILLUMINATION-Curated ILLUMINATION’ S MIRROR ILLUMINATION Book Chapters The Lampshade of ILLUMINATION Technology Hits SYNERGY Readers Hope Illumination on YouTube Illumination Gaming ILLUMINATION’s Blog EUPHORIA by Dr Mehmet Yildiz