Aiden's Collections

Here’s his latest collection, which includes a link to my friend's work for anyone interested. He has compiled over 100 collections, continually discovering hidden gems.

Today, we welcomed even more new writers. I’ll list them at the end of this post for your convenience, encouraging you to explore their profiles and connect if their writing resonates with you. Collaboration is a powerful aspect of our community.

Another talented editor, The Sturg, has joined our curation team and has already published his first two well-crafted collections. The dedication he put into these is evident, and I recognize the effort it takes to create such collections. Please engage with and share his work on your social platforms.

The Sturg's Illumination Editorial Picks: First Edition

The Sturg's Illumination Editorial Picks: Second Edition

Update on Boosting

For those interested in boosting, Dr. Yildiz recently addressed frequently asked questions regarding the boost program on Medium, offering some enlightening insights for writers and editors alike. I wish I had encountered this information a year ago, as it would have clarified why my previous stories hadn’t been boosted, leading me to take a break from writing. His messages bring hope.

ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled our boosted stories from February 2024, showcasing exceptional narratives worth exploring. They also created a new Reader's Club post filled with fantastic stories.

New Interviews

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz recently conducted an interview with the renowned writer Genius Turner. His insights are incredibly valuable and I encourage you to read his story as I did. I’ve also highlighted an interview with Shirley Willett, whom I respect greatly, alongside one of her pieces discussing the 6th dimension.

Additionally, meet the experienced writer David Mokotoff, MD, whose informative and humorous stories I truly enjoy. I’ve gathered fascinating interviews with various writers into a single post for easy access—these narratives are not only captivating but also brimming with life lessons.

Aiden's Boost Education

Aiden has compiled our boosted stories, filled with gems. He introduced the boosted works of Jozsef Kovacs and Joan Naidorf as part of his boost education series. I recall he shared a few additional stories previously, possibly at the end of his last update.

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories: Episode #4

Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories: Episode #3

Newsletter Highlights

Our new newsletter is now live on Medium and has also been published on Substack for our subscribers, providing monthly updates from the ILLUMINATION Editorial Team.

Influencing Non-Members

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz penned an open letter addressing non-members. He observed that a significant number of readers and writers are not members contributing to the platform's growth. I believe you’ll find his insights valuable and relatable.

To influence non-members, I’ve compiled a list of all the boosted stories I read last month along with my thoughts, highlighting common themes in these exceptional narratives. There’s something for everyone in these well-crafted pieces, showcasing diverse topics and writing styles.

I also penned two short stories recently to keep my creativity flowing:

• Her Son Saw Her in the Shower
• The Sky Was Falling Down
• A New Scientific Link Between Smoking and ALS

You can find them in this collection if you missed the previous postings.

Enjoy My Favorite Stories and Nominations from ILLUMINATION

This collection features a selection of relevant and enjoyable pieces:

• Despite Genetic Predisposition to Depression, Sunlight Remains a Vital Factor for Betterment — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media's Grip on My Life — Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
• Here's How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance — Mike Broadly, DHSc
• The Piano — Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D.
• "War" and "Peace" are Not Separate Things — Daniel McIntosh, PhD
• Solutions not Wishes — Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
• "We're up All Night to Get Lucky" — Nikola Ojdanić, Ph.M.
• Some Common and Uncommon diseases of the ear — Dr. K P Vasudeva Rao
• The Colors We See: Can Your Red Be My Blue? — Dr. Christine Chuckle
• Pigmentum — Moshe Sipper, Ph.D.
• These Money Tips Are Worth More Than a 4 Year Finance Degree — Tim Denning
• Growing Up With Your Inner Child Alive And Well — Rebecca Romanelli
• MLK Day: Words of Wisdom of Civil Rights Icon Still Resonate — David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
• The FBI Really Had a Ghetto Informant Program — William Spivey
• Time Rifts 40 — Breakdown — Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love.
• Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder — Borut
• I Learned the Music of Friendship From My Mother — Toni Crowe
• Syncretism — Marcus aka Gregory Maidman
• Dark Brandon calls Malarkey on MAGA's Lonesome Loser's Crying Wolf — John Worthington
• I'm Thrilled to Have Ditched My Worst Enemy — Liz Porter
• Please Don't Get So Much Mature That It Hurts You — Maryam Merchant
• Softening the Serrations — David Pahor
• Celebrity Quandaries: Sidney Poitier and Others — Peter Ling
• What Could You Learn about the Illusion of Control from a Stick Shift and a Kitchen Disaster? — Maria Marmo
• A Black Woman Owns Her Land Again After Eight Decades — Floyd Mori
• Unlock Massive Results Over Time With The Tiniest Changes — Aaron M. Kippins
• Don't Let Sub-Niche Categories Burn You Out Beforehand — Ali Waseem
• 6 Explosive Hacks For Maintaining Consistency In Life — Aman Jain
• Transcendentals — A Legacy of Purity & Intuition — Anthony Eichberger
• The Ghost — Arynn
• A Quiet Read — Dr John Frederick Rose

I have an article I have been working on for 48 hours. — Ava

• 7 Writing Tips for Non-English Native Writers — @upliftic
• How to Stay Calm When Day Trading — Adam
• Myopia — a 21st Century Public Health Issue — Aylin Saatlou
• Insights I Found Only In Horror Movies — bluesapphire
• Losing Friends After Divorce Is Guaranteed — Carol Madden — Your Divorce Coach
• Growing Apart From A Girl Group Is Hard — Cecilia Williams
• Five Ways to Manage Emotional Turbulence — Cedric Johnson, PhD
• Who Is This Cat Lady? — Charisse Tyson
• Are You Someone Else's Forbidden Fruit? — Chloe Candy
• Why Taking a Day off Without Your Phone Is Exactly What You Need — Cindy Roaming
• Temple Trails Abroad: My Journey Through Balinese Hinduism — Somil Gupta
• Why and How to Outline Before You Start Writing — Ugur Akinci
• A Reflection on MLK Jr. — David Graham
• Good Vibrations — diana swezy
• If You're Young — here's why You Should be taking More Risks with Your Money (and everything else) — Dinah W
• Shutting Up: The World Will Thank You — Ed Chunski
• The Disadvantages of Large Breasts in Love, and the Advantages of Small Breasts — Emotion Live
• Joining the MLK Day March — Fran Moreland Johns
• Our Schizophrenic Approach to In-Your-Face Sexuality — Gary David Flamberg
• My Deadly Addiction — Jan G Sokol
• "Short" — Jasmine Persaud
• High Latency Emptiness — K J Samuel
• 4 Reasons Why Your Life Feels Pointless — Kashi Writes
• Should we be afraid of our AI future? — Lassepetter
• Maybe You Don't Need More Therapy, Maybe You Need More Flow — Leo Jourard
• The Wealthy Life In Spain: A Fulfilling Alternative to Riches — Livia Dabs RN, MSc
• Total. Complete. Absolute. Rejection. — Markus Scorelius
• Authenticity is the Key to Getting the Relationship You Deserve — Mason O'Donnell
• Coming To Terms With The Things She Couldn't Change In Her Life — Michael Holford
• Die Empty Daily — Mike Sansone
• I Chose to End the Emotional Eating-Yo-Yo Dieting Train — Miriam Rachel
• Jennifer Aniston "Confuses" Her Body Every Morning — Here's Why You Should Too — Mofrad Muntasir
• Three Essential Secrets to a Successful Business Start-Up — Ngozi Anna Akunne
• When It's Heavy, Ask For Help And Turn It Over — James Boylan
• 3 ways you can get your sh*t together while managing your solo biz — OJ
• The Art of the Long Game: Mastering 10-Year Life Planning — Owen Robert McGregor
• Marijuana & Sleep — Paddy Murphy
• Don't Look for Change Of Outcomes; Seek Love of Craft Instead — Ram Mo
• The Hunger of Man — Riva Kajangu
• The books that I plan to read again in 2024 — Simon Theakston
• Poor Kids Don't Need to Eat — Stories From the Mountain
• These 28 Reading Rules Transformed My Life — Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
• Forever Five — Tas (they/them)
• Stoicism — What Is It, How Can I Use It? — Tom Kane
• 5 Habits That Will Boost You Ahead of 99% of Others — Tyler Lubben BBA
• Celebrating Fathers — Velvetstar64
• Escape the Daily Grind Before You're 40 Thanks to This Counterintuitive Plan — Vic Danh
• A New World Record in NES Tetris Game: It Was Just Beaten By A 13-Year-Old — Aiden (Illumination Gaming)

Thank you for taking the time to enjoy these remarkable stories.

Introduction to New Writers

Let’s extend a warm welcome to the new writers who have joined our community recently. I encourage you to explore their narratives; if they resonate with you, consider connecting with them. This is a wonderful opportunity for both writers and readers to engage and build connections.

• Emma Rasmussen
• Anthony Hinko
• Kamran Shahid Butt
• Samy Writes 🌸
• RDale Edwards
• Daniel Usama
• Life Stories
• Melissa Butticci
• Sophie — The Blue Maiden
• Blessing Egutu
• Atlas Fench
• Power & Love
• Fletcher Thompson
• Jess The Wanderer
• Michael Harris
• Maggie Ma
• Ferrer Joseph
• Marsil Gamil
• Saba
• Aarons.Articles
• Kenneth Davis
• Rick Par
• Sadiah
• Tyler Cole
• Jeffrey Johnson
• Zain Noor
• Quinshawn Cuthbertson
• Cameron Mueller
• Victor Barbarosh
• Piano Dan
• Domingo Villarreal III
• Chand Sukhera
• Nikki Parsons
• Fiona Lee
• Afnann
• The Incandescent Writer
• Veda Baruch
• Unleashambition

New writers, please review the onboarding pack attached before submitting your stories. Images are essential, so make sure to adhere to the image handling policy to avoid any returns.

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