Celebrating Aiden's Discoveries: Episode #189 Insights
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Chapter 1: A Warm Welcome to Our Readers
Greetings, fellow readers and passionate writers! I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. In this episode #189, I’m thrilled to share a selection of my favorite narratives alongside pieces recommended by our talented editors and dedicated readers. Below, you’ll find links to these stories, preceded by updates on our publication activities, including new releases and writer introductions.
Today marked the end of my involvement in the boost program, with my contract concluding tomorrow. I took a moment to express my gratitude in an open letter to my mentor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, the founder and chief editor of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications. I'm also thankful to Ariel Meadow Stallings for her unwavering support during the past four months. You can find the full details in the attached story.
I encourage you to read Dr. Yildiz's poignant piece that truly resonated with me. It moved me to tears, prompting me to write to him as a gesture of support, especially since he has been a pillar of encouragement for countless writers, including myself. Notably, Dr. Yildiz has amassed over a million subscribers via ILLUMINATION-Connect, a platform he established back in 1995. He has graciously invited me to join as a board member, serving in a volunteer media coordinator role.
A recent highlight was featuring an exceptional story by Brother Bhunru. Additionally, Dr. Yildiz showcased three remarkable tales across two separate publications, which I’ve linked for your enjoyment.
Section 1.1: Editorial Highlights
- Vascular Access for Chemotherapy by Dr. Bruno Soriano Pignataro MD/PhD
- Why Should You Read These 2 Exceptional Health Stories by 2 Retired Scientists?
Dr. Yildiz's new health narrative is both educational and motivational.
As a point of reference, I’ve compiled all my past collections into a single post for your convenience, making it easier to revisit and share previous works with others. You can find the shareable links to my curated collections from ILLUMINATION Publications.
Are you curious if Friends of Medium (FoMs) truly impact earnings? I made an effort to explore this topic: Are Writers Paid 4 Times for the Reads & Engagement of Friends of Medium? Furthermore, I delved into why some of my interviews with influential writers have been blocked by Medium.
Our editor, Mike, recently addressed the perplexing issue where some well-crafted stories receive fewer viewers, potentially due to platform glitches. His insights on Medium's censorship regarding cancer-related content call for greater transparency.
ILLUMINATION editors clarified that we cannot alter the paywall settings for our stories. For those who are interested in expanding their audience, Dr. Yildiz has proposed the use of Medium and Substack to grow our readership more effectively.
Chapter 2: New Beginnings
With the introduction of our new publication for Substack writers, I’m honored to serve as an editor among esteemed ILLUMINATION curators. A few writers have already contributed to this collaborative effort, and I’ve linked their works as examples to inspire more writers to join us.
The following are noteworthy contributions:
- Finally Joined Substack: A New Chapter in Supporting My Readers by Mike Broadly, DHSc
- A New Beginning: Join Me on My Writing Journey on Substack by Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
- Transitioning to a Focus on Newsletter Growth by Lawson Wallace
- Medium Marries Substack by Brooklyn Muse (editor)
- Dear Medium, I Like Substack by Sylvain Zyssman
- My Journey from Medium to Substack by Tom Kane
- My Stats after Writing for 2 Months on Substack and Medium by Sonaakshi Sinha Jamwal
- My Technology Excellence and Leadership Site on Substack by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
Dr. Yildiz also penned an extensive guide for new writers on Substack, which I believe will be invaluable for many in finding their audience confidently.
For your reference, here’s a guiding piece by Dr. Yildiz highlighting essential strategies for effective content marketing: Why My Wise Mentors Advised Me 80% Substack, 15% NewsBreak, 5% Medium for My Writing Effort.
Lastly, Dr. Yildiz curated a special collection of powerful stories, which I highly recommend: Gift: Curated & Handpicked Stories for Friends of Medium, Who Pay the Premium Price.
In addition to this, I enjoyed two recent interviews with Matthew Bamberg and Sylvain Zyssman, available through the links provided.
Section 2.1: Writer Introductions
I’m excited to introduce our new writers today:
- Douglas Kwon
- Lawson Wallace
- Karen Goldfarb
- Naya Monroe, MA, LCDC-I
- Tejus Yakhob
- Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
- Jack Kammer, MSW, MBA
- Joshua Mason
- Seda Anbarcı
- Dr. Emmanuel Ogamdi
- Jozsef Kovacs
- Davor Katusic
- Thomas Allen Moon
- Sneha Nagre
- Zondra Dos Anjos
- Ani Vals
- Ammara Hassan
- Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups
I volunteer my efforts to support ILLUMINATION publications, which showcase the works of 30,000 writers as an editor, curator, and media coordinator. I enjoy wearing many hats while helping both writers and readers enhance the engagement of our publications. Additionally, I manage two of my own publications, one focused on gaming and the other on video content.
Dr. Yildiz recently shared an inspiring story about the importance of community building on Medium, encouraging collaboration and empowering writers as editors and curators. You can find his fascinating bulletin written from his secondary account, titled Community Building: Featuring Interview Stories & Writer/Editor Profiles to Empower Creators.
As we continue to grow, I look forward to sharing more of our community's stories and insights. Thank you for being part of this journey!