Announcement of New Contributors to ILLUMINATION - Edition #43
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Welcome to our new writers! This announcement serves to confirm your acceptance into ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium. You now have the ability to submit your stories, but please note that you are limited to one submission per publication each day. Given our growing number of contributors, we can no longer accommodate multiple submissions from the same writer in a single day.
We appreciate your decision to join us at ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications, which is home to over 27,900 writers. Our community thrives on diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to supporting ethical writers who wish to engage their audiences. Our recent newsletter highlighted our achievements and celebrated ILLUMINATION's 4th anniversary on March 19.
March 2024: Updates from the ILLUMINATION Editorial Team
This section summarizes our accomplishments and plans for writers, readers, editors, curators, and administrators.
If you create engaging and impactful narratives, we will assist you in quickly building your audience within our extensive community, ultimately enhancing your income through meaningful interactions with readers and fellow writers. All you need to do is focus on crafting excellent content and actively engaging with others. We are excited to read, publish, and promote your stories!
This supplementary onboarding pack offers essential updates. The comprehensive onboarding pack contains detailed information regarding all our publications.
Master Onboarding Pack
Please review the onboarding pack before submitting your stories. This document includes vital information and guidelines for our publications. While reading the entire post isn't necessary, familiarizing yourself with the key points related to submissions is crucial. After you finish, kindly leave a brief message confirming that you have read it. Non-members can find a link at the top.
We will connect the profiles of the writers joining us today at the end of this announcement, enabling you to engage with one another meaningfully.
As an important note, Medium has identified some fraudulent activities leading to account suspensions. We urge all new writers to adhere to platform policies and avoid any attempts at dishonest practices.
Membership Consideration for Non-Members
More than 30% of our new applicants are non-members. While we welcome all writers, please remember that without a membership, you won’t be able to monetize your content or grow your audience effectively on Medium. Investing $5 a month could yield significant benefits for you. Dr. Yildiz has elaborated on this in a recent article, which can be accessed through our friend link.
During the holiday season, our administrators were unavailable, and our chief editor took on the responsibility of onboarding new writers, providing additional guidance to help you along the way. You can connect with writers who joined during that time through the linked stories.
Acknowledgments for New Writers
Adding over 150 new writers frequently is a challenging task that Dr. Yildiz has recently discussed to shed light on the hurdles faced by our publications, which operate solely with the help of around 149 volunteer editors, administrators, curators, and moderators.
Dr. Yildiz has adjusted our publication strategy to align with Medium's new direction for the year. Several interviews with outstanding writers have been conducted and can be accessed through the provided link.
Collaboration and Promotion
As our publications flourish through collaboration, we introduce new writers to our readers and fellow contributors via curated collections. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with writers whose work resonates with you.
In addition to ILLUMINATION's editors, other editors such as Mike Broadly, DHSc, Aiden (Illumination Gaming), Elin Melaas, and The Sturg create curated collections for our audience. We will link their latest collections here, which may also tag you in their upcoming stories to introduce you to readers.
Overview of New Friends of Medium Subscription for Readers
Our chief editor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, has upgraded our publication accounts, including ILLUMINATION and ILLUMINATION-Curators, as well as his tech account, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech), to become Friends of Medium. Reading from these accounts allows writers to earn four times more. Most of our publications, including ILLUMINATION, support non-members, but we encourage all writers who can afford it to consider subscribing to Medium Friendship, as reading is vital for improving your writing.
Dr. Yildiz has shared insights on how Friends of Medium can enhance story visibility and reading time, even from non-members. When non-members read links from Friends of Medium, they generate income for writers.
Submission Guidelines and Policies
Every writer contributing to our publications must review the guiding policies before submitting their stories. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism and do not accept content that includes defamation, discrimination, or hate speech. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of image copyrights and the use of affiliate links.
Helpful Guidance for New Writers in Four Steps
- How to Submit Your Stories: After drafting your story, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of your screen, select "Add to Publication," choose ILLUMINATION or another relevant publication, and submit. Editors will review your story and either publish it or send you a private message for revisions.
- Use Copyright-Free Images: Always add captions to images and avoid using copyrighted content to prevent legal repercussions. Review our Photo Handling Policy to ensure compliance.
- Join Our Slack Group: Slack is a private communication tool that facilitates collaboration among writers, editors, and publication owners. This space allows you to address issues and share your stories easily.
- AI-Generated Content Policy: We do not accept AI-generated content, except for our dedicated publication, The Lampshade of ILLUMINATION.
ILLUMINATION-Curated and ILLUMINATION-Gaming as Boost Nominating Publications
Medium has recognized ILLUMINATION-Curated as a boost-nominating publication. If you believe your stories meet our submission guidelines, contact Dr. Yildiz for potential inclusion.
Sample Boosted Stories and Resources
Check out the collection of boosted stories recently posted by ILLUMINATION-Curators to understand the criteria better.
Recent Safety and Security Issues
Be aware that some serious issues occurred on Medium, affecting writers' earnings. Please report any suspicious activities to Medium.
Welcoming New Writers
Let's welcome the new writers joining our publications today. Explore their stories and follow them if their content resonates with you.
Conclusion
ILLUMINATION editors prioritize well-crafted and valuable stories for our readers. We aim to create visibility for high-quality narratives on crucial topics, always valuing personal voice and experience.
For further resources and an invitation to join our vibrant community, please refer to the links provided in this announcement.