My Top Stories on Medium

What Are ILLUMINATION Writers Creating Today?

Today, I added several new stories to our distribution list. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as they help bring visibility to your excellent work.

Welcoming New Writers

Today, we welcomed 18 new writers, bringing our total to 1796. A warm welcome to our newest members: 21stcenturygrio, Kylie Craft, Luis Prospero, and others.

> IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NEW WRITERS: To ensure timely publication of your stories, please remember to credit any images and sources correctly. This is a common cause of delays. If your private messages are disabled, we have limited ways to reach you. Should your article not be published within 48 hours, please contact me through this link.

Many new writers have inquired about how to submit stories for publication. For guidance, please refer to the attached article by our editor Timothy Key.

ILLUMINATION Slack Channel

We have established a collaborative platform via Slack with over 385 members. New writers are encouraged to join to engage with fellow authors. Discussions focus on editorial topics, Medium policies, content quality, and enhancing writing skills. Request an invitation through this link, specifying "Request for Slack" in your message.

If you’re new to Slack, Timothy Key has provided a helpful tutorial to get you started.

Featured Writer Bios Today

In response to requests, we are now highlighting three writer bios each day.

Featured Interview Stories on Publication Page

Every day, we showcase three writer interview stories. Today, we feature interviews with:

Featured Stories Today

Today, we highlighted 12 stories from our talented writers, making them accessible on the front page for 24 hours.

Editorial Stories

Stories Distributed from ILLUMINATION to Medium Topics

Today, eight fantastic stories were distributed across various Medium topics, showcasing unique and well-crafted narratives. Each day, new audiences discover ILLUMINATION through the works of our creative writers.

> A story by Kenneth Johnson was distributed to #art. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Julia E Hubbel was distributed to #fitness and #lifestyle. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Kristi Keller was distributed to #self. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Danny Schleien was distributed to #work. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Daniella Mini was distributed to #economy and #politics. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Thomas Dylan Daniel was distributed to #politics. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Paul Myers MBA was distributed to #leadership. Visit: medium.com

> A story by Mike Arnold was distributed to #lifestyle and #mental health. Visit: medium.com

As ILLUMINATION continues to host a remarkable array of high-quality stories, I compile them to promote awareness and encourage new writers to learn from these excellent examples. You can find the complete list in the attached story, which I update regularly.

Content Quality Focus

Our current writers understand our commitment to quality. We strive to enhance the caliber of your stories for a better reading experience. The quality of our submissions is consistently improving, and our curation rate is on the rise.

> New writers: please proofread your submissions for typos and grammatical errors. Our audience deserves top-notch content.

We have several volunteer editors who can assist with proofreading for non-native English speakers. You can find volunteers in our Slack channel. A helpful proofreading tool recommended by our writers is Grammarly.

ILLUMINATION Social Media Links

We share our stories on various platforms. We encourage new writers to follow us on:

Twitter — Facebook — LinkedIn — Flipboard — YouTube — Pinterest

You can also check our syndicated content: Blogs, Publisher Spotlight.

Invitation to Writers

If you're interested in joining our supportive publication as a writer, please send a message through this link. We curate valuable content for our readers and aim to increase the visibility of our articles to a wider audience, amplifying them on social media.

> If you've applied through other means and haven't joined yet, please try again by contacting me directly, as some messages may be missed.

We are thrilled to welcome several new top writers, bringing our total to 1750+. The more diverse voices we have, the better we can serve our global audience with insightful content.

> Please refer to Timothy Key's article about writer invitations for more details.

Connect with Us

Stay updated with ILLUMINATION on our social media channels:

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Join ILLUMINATION Writers on Our New YouTube Channel

The channel created by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz showcases materials from ILLUMINATION writers on Medium. Visit: www.youtube.com