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Weekly Editorial Picks by Ann Venkataraman
Stories to inspire and brighten up your week!
My name is Ann and I am on the editorial team for Illumination magazine. (Bio here) Every Monday, I present a weekly editorial pick of 15 hand-picked stories, submitted in the previous week, that stood out for their brilliant content.
This post is my list for this week.
Kickstart your week with fabulous articles that inspire, motivate, teach, and add joyous sparkle to your life!
Our publication receives tons of amazing content — so this list is deliberately eclectic to reflect the writers. Plus, reading diverse topics will foster new ideas that help you with all facets of life — writing, work, career, innovation, and relationships! Who knows you might find your next favorite writer in some of these stories!
[If you have questions about the submission process or want to participate in one of our writing challenges, then links are added at the end of this article.]
As a reminder, the selection is slightly subjective based on what stood out to me in the stories we received last week. I have excluded stories that were already featured in our previous “spotlight” sections and this list does not have any writer bios. I also left out news, horror, or anything negative, to add a deliberate dose of positivity to your lives!
Without further ado, here is this week’s list.
1] Medium Magic:
Learn how one of our writers Esat Artug became a “Top Contributor” in 9x different categories and earned $500+ in his very first month.
2] Life and Happiness:
They say the best things in life are free. Roz Warren portrays this perfectly.
3] Joys of Childhood:
A gorgeous poem by Neha Sandhir S .
4] Dear Diary:
It is amazing that even with all our digital technology, people still write in diaries. Writer ASHWIN presents a case for its benefits and why this habit will never go obsolete. Personal pro tip, if you want to improve your writing, you should (at least occasionally) try journaling or writing in a diary.
5] Sibling Stories:
An amusing incident of Sibling Competition and childhood memories by Yusra Dahri
6] Joy of Reading:
Reading is a habit all billionaires share. So why not set your kids for success? Teach your kids the joy of reading, as young as possible, by Mayank gujran.
7] Shanghai Travels:
If you want to immerse yourself in culture, and have a unique travel adventure then go beyond the popular tourist hotspots. In this article, Eeva Metssalu tells you how to experience the real Shanghai.
8] Candid Kid conversations:
What do kids feel about being stuck at home? Read here about what they think, via a conversation with gramma! by John O'Neill.
9] Life Values:
Every culture has its own unique themes and values that everyone can benefit from incorporating into their lives. In this post, writer Vic Alcuaz tells us about some profound Filipino values that will help you lead a more meaningful life!
10] Think Big:
Book review and takeaways from the book “Magic of Thinking Big” by Param Hegde
11] Don’t chase perfection:
You don’t need to be perfect — a beautiful poem by Kavya to calm you and achieve true acceptance.
12] Unique Productivity Tip:
You might have read 1001 self-help books, but you won’t find this anywhere. Must read — an interesting take for improving productivity and your odds for success.
13] Digital Detox:
One of our brave writers Varun Joshi recently experimented with a digital detox. Learn about his experience and learning in the article below:
14] More money after Lockdown:
You have probably read 100s of articles where everyone complains about hits to revenue due to Covid-19. This article is the opposite — one of our brilliant writers Karolína Fialka created 4 distinct streams of Income, all after the lockdown. Learn how in this tell-all article.
15] Health & intermittent fasting:
It is not as dire as it sounds. Read about Rene Junge’s adventure with interval fasting.
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Writing Challenges:
Our July challenges are listed in the link below, along with excellent advice for our new writers. Thanks to my colleague and editor Timothy Key.
Until next time, Adieu! Have a fabulous week ahead!