Welcome to our new contributors! Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have welcomed over 300 new writers to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium. Here’s a quick guide on what to expect and how to get started.

New applications for our writing community are processed through our registration portal. We encourage you to review our checklist and onboarding pack before submitting your stories. If you are a non-member, please read our important bulletin to understand the publishing rules and ensure a smooth experience.

A Note to New Writers We apologize for the delay in responding to your queries, which exceeded our capacity. With over 3000 applications, our data scientists had to sift through a significant amount of information, as 80% of the requests were spam. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work through the applications. If your name is not included in this announcement, rest assured that we will add you soon.

If you find yourself assigned to a publication that doesn’t suit your interests, you are free to remove yourself—our primary goal is your satisfaction and success. We look forward to seeing your stories submitted. Remember, you can submit one story per publication each day, but please send us drafts only, as we no longer accept self-published pieces.

Our Publishing Structure With a community of over 30,000 writers and only 30 volunteer editors, we are currently unable to expand our editorial team further. Medium has not communicated the reasons behind this limitation. We are in the process of establishing a new priority publishing service and a helpdesk funded by our own resources.

We strive to publish high-quality stories that align with our guidelines. Our chief editor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, is currently managing a backlog of inquiries, so if he cannot respond to your urgent requests on Slack, please reach out to our volunteer backups.

About ILLUMINATION ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications is a community-driven platform that supports diverse, ethical writers dedicated to engaging readers. We have published our monthly newsletter with updates, and another one will be sent soon.

For those interested in becoming part of our curated publications, please note that ILLUMINATION-Curated is selective and only accepts experienced writers who consistently deliver valuable content. If you’re interested, please review our submission guidelines and provide links to your best work for consideration.

Guidelines for New Writers We have attached a Master Onboarding Pack with essential information and guidelines for all our publications. It’s crucial to familiarize yourself with our policies, especially regarding submissions. We also encourage you to connect with fellow writers through our linked profiles.

Important Updates and Policies We want to remind you to avoid any engagement in fraudulent activities as Medium has recently suspended accounts involved in such practices. Additionally, please be aware of our policy against monetizing AI-generated content. For writers using generative AI tools, we have established a dedicated publication called The Lampshade of ILLUMINATION, where such content can be submitted without monetization.

New Publications We are excited to announce the launch of two new publications: Health & Science, led by Mike Broadly, DHSc, and Integrated Healthcare, established by Dr. Adam Tabriz. If you’re interested in writing for these publications, please review the submission guidelines.

Membership Benefits While we accept non-member writers, we encourage you to consider becoming a Medium member to enhance your ability to monetize content and grow your audience effectively.

Final Thoughts As we continue to onboard new writers, we value your contributions and look forward to your stories. Collaboration is key, and we encourage you to join our Slack and Discord groups for support and connection with other writers.

Thank you for being part of the ILLUMINATION community! Together, we will strive to create engaging and meaningful content.