# Engaging Monthly Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Boosted Stories
In May 2024, we present an inspiring assortment of well-crafted stories from ILLUMINATION Publications. Our goal is to engage avid readers and motivate emerging writers through curated samples. We also introduce our curation services and welcome new contributors.
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Section 1.1: The Monthly Newsletter
Dear readers and writers, happy July! Our monthly newsletter will be shared shortly. Meanwhile, as ILLUMINATION-Curators, we compile our boosted stories every month for publication on Medium. These stories will soon be available on our ILLUMINATION Substack for subscribers.
The exceptional tales featured in this collection have been meticulously edited, nominated, and accepted by our skilled curators. We encourage you to share the friend links to increase readership and introduce more individuals to these remarkable narratives.
Subsection 1.1.1: Boosted Stories Overview
This curated selection aims to present readers with impactful and memorable stories while inspiring writers with examples that meet or exceed our distribution criteria. Most boosted stories can be found in ILLUMINATION-Curated, a unique publication dedicated to showcasing high-quality, relatable, and insightful narratives from talented authors across more than 100 topics since 2020. This platform serves experienced and accomplished writers.
Section 1.2: Adapting to Changes on Medium
In 2023, Medium underwent significant changes. Our chief editor has provided strategic guidance that aligns our publishing approach with Medium's new direction for 2024. As of October 2023, we have initiated the nomination process for boosting stories. For further details, refer to an insightful interview with Dr. Mehmet Yildiz conducted by ILLUMINATION editors, titled "How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program."
Chapter 2: Criteria for New Writers
Many aspiring authors are keen to understand the requirements for contributing to ILLUMINATION-Curated. This publication primarily caters to experienced writers, as our dedicated readership expects high-quality content. Detailed submission guidelines are available for those interested. If you feel our services align with your goals, please reach out to Dr. Yildiz on the ILLUMINATION Slack workspace for writer access. He also mentors many authors to enhance their chances of success on Medium.
Writers can explore our curation and boosting services by reading the attached article by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, which addresses frequently asked questions in a clear and comprehensive manner. We also provide a friend link for accessibility.
We invite all non-members to become members to support our writers, as outlined by Dr. Yildiz in the linked article. By subscribing to Medium, you can significantly accelerate audience growth and contribute to your fellow writers' earnings, creating a mutually beneficial situation.
An Open Letter to Non-Members
Dr. Yildiz has introduced a new initiative to promote boosted stories aimed at potential members, featuring a sample collection from his secondary account, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech).
If you lack boosted stories, you can send your top ten pieces as samples to showcase your writing style.
As suggested by Dr. Yildiz, I am now concentrating on Substack, where I have gained over 300 subscribers in the past two weeks.
We are also launching a new publication called Substack under ILLUMINATION, which will be an excellent platform for promoting newsletters of writers active on Substack. All authors are encouraged to join, introduce their newsletters, and share brief versions of their articles.
Some of our editors have stepped down from ILLUMINATION-Curated, while others have expressed reluctance to continue editing, feeling it is no longer worthwhile. Our senior editor, Mike Broadly, DHSc, shared his insights in a recent article.
As we adjust to these changes, our boosted stories from June will be featured alongside previous months to offer additional reading options.
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