Welcome to ILLUMINATION: 150+ New Writers Added Today!
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Chapter 1: A Warm Welcome to Our New Writers
Today marks an exciting milestone as we welcome more than 150 new writers to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium. This message serves to confirm your acceptance and to guide you through the onboarding process. Before you submit your first stories, please ensure you have reviewed our checklist and onboarding materials. Non-members can enjoy this announcement for free through our shared link.
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To our new contributors, we are thrilled to have you join our community, which supports over 27,000 writers. Our platform fosters a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values ethical storytelling. Our mission is to help you grow your audience quickly and enhance your income through engaging interactions with our readers and fellow writers. Your role is straightforward: focus on writing and connecting with others.
We eagerly anticipate reviewing, publishing, and promoting your stories. At the end of this announcement, you'll find links to the profiles of the new writers, allowing you to connect with one another. Collaboration is vital to success on Medium, and we aim to nurture that spirit within our community. To further assist you, we've just released our monthly newsletter, which provides insights into our publications and highlights recent achievements. Feel free to share the friend link within your social networks.
Section 1.1: Monthly Highlights from ILLUMINATION
In our recent updates, we noticed that over 30% of new applications came from non-members. While we wholeheartedly support these writers, it's essential to highlight that membership is necessary for monetizing your work and efficiently growing your audience on Medium. Investing $5 a month can quickly pay off. Dr. Yildiz elaborated on this in a recent article that you can read for free through the shared link.
Chapter 2: Embracing Medium's New Direction
Dr. Yildiz has realigned our strategies to meet the evolving landscape of Medium in 2023. He recently engaged in interviews with several prominent writers, and you can find these enlightening conversations in the attached collection.
Section 2.1: Mastering the Onboarding Pack
Make sure to review the onboarding pack before submitting your stories. It contains essential information and guidelines for all our publications.
Section 2.2: Quality Over Quantity
Medium has implemented changes affecting the Partner Program, focusing more on quality than quantity. Consequently, we now accept only one high-quality story per day from each contributor. We have also launched a new curation service to spotlight well-crafted stories, which is outlined in our first volume.
As part of our commitment to collaboration, we will introduce you to our readers and fellow writers through curated collections upon joining. This offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
We also feature curated collections from other editors, such as Mike Broadly and Aiden, to help you discover engaging content that aligns with your interests.
Section 2.3: New Curation Services and Opportunities
Here are some of the latest curated collections from our editors that showcase the incredible stories of our writers:
- Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 51: Selected stories from passionate writers tailored for avid readers.
- Look What Aiden Found Today — Episode #81: Aiden will introduce you to his favorite stories and community-nominated pieces.
- Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #55: A selection of engaging stories worth your attention.
- Elin’s Chosen ILLUMINATION Stories — #2: A collection of must-read stories.
- ILLUMINATION-Curators Reading Club #8: A handpicked selection from our writers for avid readers.
Section 2.4: Friends of Medium Subscription Overview
Our chief editor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, has upgraded our publication accounts to become Friends of Medium, allowing writers to earn significantly more. While we support non-members, we encourage anyone who can afford it to consider subscribing to gain the benefits of being a Friend of Medium.
Dr. Yildiz has shared insights on how this subscription can enhance visibility and reading time for writers. When non-members engage with links shared by Friends of Medium, it generates income for the writers involved.
Section 2.5: Submission Guidelines Update
As we prioritize high-quality content, our submission guidelines have been updated. Please ensure you familiarize yourself with the new rules to enhance your chances of publication. Each of our publications has specific guidelines, which you can find linked below:
- ILLUMINATION-Curated: New Submission Guidelines 2023
- Submission Guidelines: Illumination Integrated Publications
- SYNERGY: Submission Guidelines 2023
- Technology Hits: Submission Guidelines 2023
- ILLUMINATION Book Chapters: Submission Guidelines 2023
- ILLUMINATION Gaming: Submission Guidelines 2023
- ILLUMINATION Videos and Podcasts: Submission Guidelines 2023
Chapter 3: Engaging with Your New Community
Now it's time to meet the talented writers who have joined us today. This is an excellent opportunity to explore their stories and connect with them.
Let’s welcome the following writers who have joined our publications today: Antoine LALANNE, Flora, Anurag Tangri, and many more. If you resonate with their content, be sure to follow them.
Please remember to submit only one story daily, ideally as a draft, as we focus on quality to boost your chances with Medium.
Section 3.1: Crafting Curate-able Stories
Unlike some misconceptions, ILLUMINATION editors don't publish every submission. Your stories must be well-written and valuable to our readers. We aim for "curate-able" and "boost-able" content. Even though Medium can't boost every well-written story, we strive to create visibility for impactful narratives.
Section 3.2: Enhancing Your Writing Income
In addition to boosting opportunities on Medium, our chief editor has addressed common questions about increasing income through writing. Many aspire to make a living through their craft, and it’s essential to explore multiple avenues beyond Medium for sustainable income.
For more insights, check out Dr. Yildiz's recent case study that shares unique perspectives for aspiring writers.
Section 3.3: Connecting with Other Writers
You will receive an invitation to our Slack workspace, facilitating collaboration with fellow writers. This moderated group, with over 18,000 members, is a great resource for sharing story links and asking questions.
You can also join our Discord network for additional support and connection.
We look forward to seeing the meaningful stories you create and the connections you forge within our community.