Curated Insights from ILLUMINATION Publications — Edition #170
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May 2024: Updates from the ILLUMINATION Editorial Team
I’ve gathered 170 collections of diverse topics, providing fresh reading options for new audiences. Our team is diligently working to onboard numerous writers and publish countless drafts. However, I've reserved time to highlight some hidden gems. Aiden, our diligent editor, often brings forth lesser-known stories that deserve attention. His recent feature has already reached 190 editions.
Discover Aiden’s Latest Find — Episode #190
#### Compelling narratives that resonate with dedicated readers of ILLUMINATION Publications…
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Aiden’s farewell from the boost program is bittersweet; he will remain a steadfast supporter as an editor and curator. I truly appreciate his dedication.
Transitioning from Boost Nominator to Curator of Non-Boosted Stories
#### An open letter to my mentor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, Chief Editor of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications, who has been instrumental in my journey…
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For those who may have missed our updates, I want to address the challenges we face as volunteer editors. We urge patience and recommend contacting our virtual help desk if your submissions are delayed. Although we have many volunteer moderators ready to assist, 30 editors are currently managing a backlog of over 2000 submissions, and we cannot prioritize self-published stories. Please refrain from submitting them again, as previously communicated.
A Story Reflecting 25 Years of Research Earned Just 77 Cents
#### Exploring if researchers can achieve significant income on Medium by writing niche content…
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Here’s a glimpse into our plans to support every writer on Substack.
Crafting a Charity Organization & Operating it Like a Business
#### A draft outline for creators, freelancers, and entrepreneurs within the Substack ecosystem…
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Daily Bonus: I’ve begun introducing boosted stories to enhance their visibility as they often receive minimal views. Each month, I plan to integrate older stories into upcoming collections, ensuring a steady stream of exceptional narratives. The effort we pour into these stories is immense; they are truly a labor of love. Although I personally have no boosted stories, I enjoy reading and promoting them.
May 16–31, 2024: Showcasing Boosted Stories on ILLUMINATION-Curated
This collection features some of our edited yet unboosted stories.
Understanding the Westermarck Effect and Its Impact on Children’s Sexual Health
#### Exploring if morality has a biological foundation…
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Recently, I’ve recognized that abortion remains a contentious issue in the US, prompting me to consider how this situation could improve.
Navigating Reproductive Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Abortion Access in the US
Based on requests, I've documented the policies in Australian states, hoping it provides a guiding framework for other nations.
Understanding Abortion Laws in Australia: A Public Health Overview
#### Despite nationwide legality, significant differences in regulations and access persist…
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I shared my reasoning for adopting an optimistic outlook despite life’s challenges.
After Cancer & Suicide, Now Confronting the Censorship of Dementia
Are writers compensated adequately for their engagement from Medium’s friends?
Are Writers Paid 4 Times for the Reads & Engagement of Friends of Medium?
> Editorial Review: Vascular Access for Chemotherapy by Dr. Bruno Soriano Pignataro MD/PhD
> Editorial Review: Why Should You Read These Two Exceptional Health Stories by Retired Scientists?
I also appreciated Aiden’s feature on Brother Bhunru.
A Masterpiece of Accountability: Why BoJack Horseman Resonates
Quick Updates on Publication Activities and News
#### Introduction of a New Publication: Substack on ILLUMINATION
We have launched a new publication within the ILLUMINATION network, specifically designed to support Substack writers, and I am proud to be part of the editorial team. Here are the initial guidelines.
Dr. Yildiz articulated the mission and approach for supporting writers.
Every Writer Needs a Newsletter
#### The rationale behind creating a new Substack publication on Medium and how we will support writers through collaboration…
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Although I’m new to this platform, I’m eager to learn. As a starting point, I drafted my first Substack post, outlining the submission guidelines for my Health and Science publication, which keeps the momentum going. I believe I am the inaugural contributor to this publication, marking a historical moment.
Here’s the link to my introductory piece: Finally Joined Substack: A New Chapter in Supporting My Readers.
Following my lead, here are other contributors making their mark today:
> Finally Joined Substack: A New Chapter in Supporting My Readers > Mike Broadly, DHSc
> A New Beginning: Join Me on My Writing Journey on Substack > Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
> Transitioning to a Focus on Newsletter Growth: My Shift from Five Years of Medium Publishing to… > Lawson Wallace
> Medium Marries Substack > Brooklyn Muse (editor)
> Dear Medium, I Like Substack > Sylvain Zyssman
> My Journey from Medium to Substack > Tom Kane
> My stats after writing for 2 months on Substack and Medium > Sonaakshi Sinha Jamwal
> My Technology Excellence and Leadership Site on Substack > Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
Here’s a practical guide to help you kickstart your Substack journey. Don’t be delayed like I was; I’m learning quickly and populating my site.
How to Start Substack Instantly & Own Your Content/Audience Effectively
#### Expanding Opportunities for Writers by Embracing the Strength of Both Medium and Substack…
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It appears that the distribution of writer introductions and interviews is not being handled effectively. Our editors feel that connecting writers to readers through publication activities is often unproductive.
Why Does Medium Block My Interviews for Influential Writers?
In response to recent concerns from writers, ILLUMINATION editors confirmed that they cannot alter paywall settings. You are welcome to investigate this if you believe otherwise.
Setting the Record Straight: We Cannot Alter Paywalls on ILLUMINATION Stories.
One of his first significant insights has inspired many writers: An Elderly Lady Gave Me a $100 Tip, My First Ever Big Tip.
Here are some valuable perspectives for writers based on recent data-driven insights from our chief editor, which I found enlightening as an emerging writer.
Why My Wise Mentors Advised Me on My Writing Efforts
#### 80% Substack, 15% NewsBreak, 5% Medium
I’ve addressed the topic of boosting, sharing my experiences to foster discussion. Many writers have exaggerated its significance as a guaranteed method for audience growth. I look forward to your feedback and am open to correcting any misconceptions.
No Boosted Stories So Far for Me, and Here’s Why I No Longer Care About It.
My new publication, Health and Science, is gaining momentum quickly, akin to its larger counterpart, ILLUMINATION. I published my first newsletter today, which garnered thousands of views in May 2024. You can read the details in my first engaging newsletter: Exciting Updates from the 1st Successful Month of Health and Science Pub on Medium.
I’ve begun curating health and science stories from the ILLUMINATION archives, hoping to unearth valuable pieces. Some of these were published before my arrival on Medium, and rediscovering them has been a heartwarming experience.
Top 10 Stories Published on Health & Science Publication for Friends of Medium.
Curated Collection for Readers of Health and Science Topics #125
Here are the latest contributions for health and science enthusiasts.
> A Public Health Wake-Up Call for the Vaping & E-Cigarette Concerns > A Sweet Deception: Unwrapping the Sugar Myth and the Truth Behind the Sugar Rush > Rising Threat: The Growing Risks of H5N1 Bird Flu > The Quiet-Quitting Epidemic: Why Are So Many Employees Quiet Quitting? > Solving the Mystery of Atherosclerosis in Patients with Werner Syndrome
New Writer Interviews
Here are the latest interviews featuring Matthew Bamberg, Sylvain Zyssman, Payal Koul, Abhishek Biswas, Øivind H. Solheim.
> Interview with Matthew Bamberg > Interview with Sylvain Zyssman > Interview with Øivind H. Solheim > Interview with Payal Koul > Interview with Abhishek Biswas
You can find more interviews in this collection.
>If you’re interested in being interviewed by Dr. Yildiz, please leave a comment on this story. Community Building: Featuring Interview Stories & Writer/Editor Profiles to Empower Creators.
Writer Introductions
> Meet Douglas Kwon, Meet Lawson Wallace, Meet Karen Goldfarb, Meet Naya Monroe, MA, LCDC-I, Meet Tejus Yakhob, Meet Dr. ADAM TABRIZ, Meet Jack Kammer, MSW, MBA, Meet Joshua Mason, Meet Seda Anbarc?, Meet Dr. Emmanuel Ogamdi, Meet Jozsef Kovacs, Meet Davor Katusic, Meet Thomas Allen Moon, Meet Sneha Nagre, Meet Zondra Dos Anjos, Meet Ani Vals, Meet Ammara Hassan, Meet Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups.
We’re exhausted by the stress caused by scammers in our community.
> Bravo, Digital Scammers: A Masterclass in Deception and Algorithm Exploitation > Part II: Bravo, Support Staff, Your Neglect Deserves a Standing Ovation
Invitation to Self-Curated Collection for ILLUMINATION-Curated
Here’s a sample to inspire our writers for this generous initiative.
Friend Links to My Sample Boosted Stories for Non-Members of Medium.com
Here are self-curated collections from other writers.
> Friend Links to the Boosted Stories of Pernoste & Dahl > Gill McCulloch’s Top Boosted Stories on Medium.com With Friend Links for Non-Members > My Boosted Work on Medium with Friend Links > My Sample Stories for the New Readers of ILLUMINATION-Curated
March 2024: Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V6
> The Boost on Medium: Answering Most Frequently Asked Questions for Beginners
Please Enjoy My Favorite Stories and Some Nominated Ones from ILLUMINATION Publications.
Here are some remarkable stories from my reading list.
> Breast Cancer: Why Every Woman (& Man) Should Read This Empowering Story > My personal and professional reflections on a unique story featured in ILLUMINATION-Curated that deserves further exploration…
Here’s a selection of the wonderful stories I’ve come across.
> The True Science Behind the Health Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating, Including 23 Quality Clinical Trials > Leptin Therapy Historically Failed to Manage Obesity, Yet Research Into GLP1-RAs Brings New Hope > The Free Market Delivers Orders from Chaos > Walking Can Widen Your World > Understanding the Modern Middle East > Melody of the Soul > 7 Proven Hacks to Help You Build Steve Jobs-Like Focus > 3 Ways to Batch Tasks Like Nature Does > Google’s new launch Lumiere generates videos from still images > What Nobody Tells You About Becoming a Full-Time Writer > How did I start my fiction journey? > 6 Foods That Are High in Vitamin C Than Orange > How My Great Grandmother’s One Decision 100 Years Ago Transformed Our Family Forever & Even… > 5 Boring Decisions That Save You $$$ Each Year > Top 7 Skills of the “New Rich” > Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Here’s Why Fitness and Longevity Communities Embrace It > Why I Won’t Apologize for Wanting to Get Rich Online > First Job Interview at Age 59 > 3 Cheap Purchases For Insane Productivity > Good Habits are Great. > Back to 89 > A $78K Pay Cut Significantly Improved My Life > Implications of Excess Visceral Fat and Effective Strategies for Reducing It > Struggling to figure out what to write about? > Statistics: The Second Baker’s Dozen > Ten Signs Someone Cares About You > Ten of New Zealand’s Best Beaches > How Sacred Geometry Is Coming Back in Technology for a Reason > Revealing the Truth About “Slow Metabolism” and Weight Loss > Head Learning Vs. Heart Learning > Reading Books Is Useless: Here’s a Better Way to Read > Understanding Anxiety. How do you identify it, contain it, and cope with it. > Surviving Colorectal Cancer, Part 29 > Phone Radiation Is Frying Our Brain And Effecting Our Health! > Balancing Passion and Productivity: Navigating the World of Workaholism > Reasons to Stay Optimistic > Salmon Skin Chips: Trending in the Upcycled Snacks Market > 9 Strategies For Consistent Sales On Facebook Marketplace > 5 Reasons Why People Hate Russell Brand > Man is a Stagnate Form that Consciousness Has Outgrown. > Happy New Year Medium > A Rhyme and a Reason > Why I Just Say No to Productivity Porn > What Made These Iconic Aussie Films So Influential & Unforgettable? > Commitment > New Year’s Eve > Politics, Ghostwriting, Adult Content, Bestseller Status, Writing Tips, and More > The True Science Behind the Health Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating, Including 23 Quality Clinical Trials > I Lived in a Children’s Hospital with my Son. It Gave Me so Much Joy > The Best Vitamin that Helped Me Feel Better, Happier, and Productive > A simple trick to boost your self-confidence. > Banking on Health: Probiotics and Prebiotics for Peak Performance > How to Lose Weight in 7 Days Without Exercising > Leptin Therapy Historically Failed to Manage Obesity, Yet Research Into GLP1-RAs Brings New Hope > Fake It ’Til You Make It Is Dangerous Advice > The Day I Witnessed My Friend Become a U.S. Citizen > It Never Rains > Tainted > Beloved Actress Betty White Passes at 99 > If you want to earn well and fast, write about the most obvious topic > Why There’s No Such Thing As a “Bad Trip” with Psychedelics > Big Sean Compared Black Women to Deities — And I Have No Problem With it > Why It’s Important to Honor Every Loss > Who Are You > Do You Know People With Severely Compromised Health? I Do! > Life Isn’t Meant to Be Figured Out So Stop Trying > Scientific Links Between Covid-19 and Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Impairment > How would you describe our world? (# 16) > Farewell 2021 — Bring on the New Year!!! > Double-Edged Sword > Medium’s Paywall Is Ineffective > Isn’t She Lovely > Nature Photographer, Novel Author and Poet Writes on Medium > A Good Mentor Can Change Everything > Medium Is a Long Game > Get the Best Readership on Medium > My Earnings in December On Medium > Sunshine And Moonbeams > Why You Can’t Cancel Eminem > I Manifested My Goal Using 5 Proven Techniques > Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality > A Bit of Fire > Let’s Dance > A Nasty Addiction to Going Viral > Need an Instant Confidence Boost? Make a List of Things You Are Good At > You Were Amazing, 2021 > Autism: A Processing Error, or a Different Operating System? > Guaymas, 1971 > Here’s How I Corrected My Sleep Issues in 7 Steps and Reaped Many Health Benefits. > The 2022 / 365 Challenge > The Reason Why Fiat Money Has Made Us Slaves > Want Children? Too Many in U.S. Saying ‘No Thanks’ > The 2021 Recap — A Year Full Of Wins & Losses > Here’s How Georgia Defeated Clinical Depression in 10 Steps > Under the Influence: The Alarming Surge of Alcohol-Related Deaths in the UK
My Favorite Stories about Friends of Medium
If you’re a friend of Medium, please share your thoughts with us.
> Listing Your Way to Success: Expanding Your Friends of Medium > Have You Heard of This New Thing On Medium? Friends of Medium. > Announcement to Join Friend Of Medium > Is There a Secret Club For Friends of Medium? > Friend of Medium > Why I Became a Friend of Medium > Let’s make friends on Medium > Here’s What Happened After I Became a Friend of Medium > Why I Chose to Become a Friend of Medium > Impulsed Being A Friend of Medium > I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday. > Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship.
Dr. Yildiz has conducted numerous interviews with writers. If you wish to be interviewed, please reach out to him on Slack or contact me, and I will pass on your message.
Interviews with Writers on Medium
#### Featuring inspiring writers from ILLUMINATION
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As promised, here’s a selection of exceptional stories that you might find enjoyable.
List of Boosted Stories from May 2024
> The True Science Behind the Health Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating, Including 23 Quality Clinical Trials > Mr. K: Looking Beyond What We See > How a Silent Heart Disturbance May Signal You Have Sleep Apnea > Through Exile I Reinvented Myself > The World Is Concerned About Low Birth Rates > 7 Reasons Why You Aren’t Losing Weight with Exercise > Social Synchrony: Strengthening Social Bonds at Home, Work, and Community > New Discoveries From the Largest-Ever Study of Unhealthy Times to Eat > Should You Bring Your Own Container? > Exploring the Humanity Behind the Zeigarnik Effect > How Many Cigarettes Are in a Bottle of Wine? > Can Smoking Weed Help Your Depression? > My Attention Disorder Makes Me a Better Therapist > How the Doctor Became the Difficult Patient > Intimacy: A way to reconcile relationships > Cannes, Mon Amour: The French Film Festival is a Beautiful Circus! > Never Underestimate the Power of Chance in Shaping Medical Diagnoses > The Doctor Told Me I Have Morton’s Neuroma > Cultural Treasures and Coastal Pleasures: A Special Cyprus Travel Diary > How Seeing “Civil War” Made Me a Tragic Optimist > How I learned to love interviewing job candidates > Effective Treatments for Depression > Tips For Dating a “Crazy Horse Girl” > The Healing Power of Color in Nature > The Art of Killing Your Darlings with Impunity > Am I Falling for Misinformation Out of Laziness? > And Now, It Is Time for the Sauce > Public Speaking As a Booster for Life > I Immersed Myself in the Manosphere — Here’s What I Learned > Reflecting on the Love I Shared with My Mother > Do Mediterranean Countries Follow the Mediterranean Diet? > It’s the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board Decision > When I Rebuilt My Life, I Built a Cathedral > How This Mom Fail Made Me a Better Doctor > The History of the American Medical Association and Its Legacy of Racism and Misogyny > The Principal Goes Back to School: Lesson #1