Handpicked and Engaging Narratives for Enthusiastic Readers #5
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In this edition, I present a collection of intriguing stories that I believe deserve a wider audience due to their engaging and informative nature, as suggested by feedback from editors and loyal readers.
I appreciate your participation in the ILLUMINATION Community on Medium and Substack. Non-members can access this narrative via my friend link.
To my new readers, I've initiated this curation effort from my secondary account, primarily focused on sharing curated content. My main account is Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, the owner and chief editor of ILLUMINATION Integrated publication on Medium.com, which supports over 30K dedicated writers illuminating various aspects of society. I have several motivations for launching this series.
Recently, I showcased remarkable stories. My editorial team and I invested numerous hours in editing and curation. Some readers appreciated that collection and prompted me to highlight stories favored by both editors and readers. Unfortunately, many exceptional stories receive minimal attention. Thus, akin to several editors, I aim to help connect these stories with readers.
Currently, the best approach is to share direct links to these narratives, which may encourage writers to continue producing valuable content. This is my primary motivation for this new curation initiative. Despite my busy schedule, I will dedicate time to assemble these posts, hoping that readers will uncover these treasures through direct links.
Having a strong empathy for writers, I aspire to attract readers to these significant stories, if only through direct links. This year, I’ve reviewed and shared over 3,900 stories, which I have compiled for better visibility. Please consider sharing that linked list.
As an editor and a four-time Friend of Medium, I am committed to giving the stories I publish and read a fair opportunity. We will also begin sharing these narratives in the ILLUMINATION Substack Library for our subscribers. If you haven't subscribed yet, please do. I will briefly outline this new initiative at the end of this collection.
It's important to note that everyone has different preferences, so not every story will resonate with all readers. However, I select eclectic narratives that may attract a diverse audience. If each reader discovers just one enjoyable story from this list, it is a victory for writers who invest their hearts into these valuable works. My aim is to increase visibility for these stories.
I recently interviewed the renowned Tim Denning to discuss his latest Substack strategy, having already garnered over 121K subscribers there. This interview offers valuable insights. I encourage engagement and sharing within your network to benefit more writers from his wisdom. I've also made it available on Substack for free access to non-members.
Why did I interview my Australian friend Tim Denning again on Medium and Substack? This widely followed writer, known for his viral content on Medium, is now receiving 50 times more views on Substack...
You can find more interviews in my collection, and if you're interested in being interviewed, please reach out through my website inquiries.
Yesterday, I wrote about the immense effort involved in crafting a quality story on this platform. Yet, when these stories garner no views, it can be disheartening for writers, leaving discerning readers deprived of valuable content.
I have found ways to reach a broader audience by repurposing my content on Substack and NewsBreak, although many writers remain unaware of these platforms. Consequently, I continue to raise awareness.
To support these talented writers, I emphasize community building both on Medium and Substack.
Today, I have curated a small selection of stories, but I will soon share more.
Featured Stories Today
I encourage you to engage with the stories you read and share them on your social media platforms using your FoM friend links, so we can attract more readers to these narratives. Thank you!
- Emerging Concerns of Elevated Uric Acid on Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Impotence, & Dementia — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
- The Death of Dialogue And Decorum: Why It May Be Too Late To Retreat from the Brink — David Mokotoff, MD
- My Dear School, I have questions for you. — Saurabh Srivastava, PhD
- Scientists Develop Powerful New Compounds to Address Visceral Fat and Inflammation — Mike Broadly, DHSc
- Here’s Why We Should Laugh More — Dr. Emmanuel Ogamdi
- Choosing an Agency of Transformation: The Weight Loss Example — Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
- A Journey from Monotony and Boredom to Momentum and Excitement — Celia Fidalgo, PhD
- Will Creatine Supplementation Build Larger Muscles? — Michael Esco, PhD
- It’s Parent Check-In Time — Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer
- Sundials and Zen Garden. — Dr. John Frederick Rose
- Ashwagandha: The Ultimate Herb for Managing ADHD Naturally — Vara Chamakura, Ph.D.
- Disappearing Shoes And My Patience That Ran Away With Them — Rebecca Romanelli
- Why American Workers Are Feeling Lonely and Isolated — Luay Rahil
- 3 Terrific Films That (Probably) Flew Under Your Radar — Malky McEwan
- Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17 — Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
- I’m Slowly (but Certainly) Making My Way Back. — Angelica Mendez
- Poison Ivy Isn’t Poisonous. — Annie Foley
- The Secret Sauce in My Writing That’s Got You All Hooked — Ava
- It Took Me 30 Years To Fully Embrace My Femininity In This Masculine World — bluesapphire
- They Lie! — Brenda Mahler
- Reading And Highlighting But Not Clapping On Articles — Cecilia Presley Williams
- Taming the Media Tiger: A Taoist Angle to Violence in Entertainment — Cristiano Luchini
- Less Spoken Nuances of DHEA Hormone with Informed Perspectives from the Literature — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
- No Age Limit on Running — Tom Kane
- Cohabitating Before Marriage Can Destroy Your Love Life — The Pensive Pages
- The Best Diet Plan — Nicholas Graber
- Make Pasta, Not War — Chinmay Kumar Choudhury
- One Mercurial Ever-Moment — Jan C. McLarty
- The Israel-Hamas War Has The Attention And You Forget About This War — Tom Handy
- The Pillars of Influence: An Atheist’s Afterlife — Dezmodian Emruby
- The Omnipresent Fear of Being Raped or Sexually Assaulted — William Spivey
- Only One State Can Say They’re Still In The Megadrought — Arthur Keith
- You’re (Not) Doing Fine, Oklahoma, Mmmmk? — Arthur Keith
- Love Trumps Violence — Bob Jasper
- Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. — Mike Broadly, DHSc
- On the Pillars of the Great Library — A Visit to the Endless Halls of Thought Over Reason — … — The Doctor — Joanie Adams
- “Telling it Like It Is” Made Simple — Jill Ebstein
- Orbless — David Pahor
- Silent Sabotage: How Non-Verbal Communication Can Negatively Impact Women’s Workplace Success — Deborah Camp
- An Optimal Way to Solve Sleep Issues Is Understanding the Roles of Cortisol, Melatonin, and… — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
- When life is tough, read these six sentences. — 2bebetter
- I Had More Unsubscribes Writing On Rest Than Anything Else — Amanda Jayne O’Hare
- Stardust in Your Veins — Amy Christie
- A How to Empower Children to Improve Negative Behaviors — Brenda Mahler
- Signs of the Times? — Cathy Joseph
- Splinters — Philip Writes
- The True Origin Story of Artificial Intelligence. — Chris Soschner
- 3 Reasons Why NASA’s Private Sector Space Partnership Matters (Part 1) — David B. Grinberg
- Spanish and Me — Donna Gerard
- Interview With Shirley Willett — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
- Finally! FOM — diana swezy
- Technology Hits Updates — February 2024 — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
- How To Get Inspiration — James Boylan
- Timeless Wisdom: Focusing on What Truly Matters in a Modern World Filled with Distractions — Edward Reid — Writer, Historian, and Philosopher
- MBA Programs Aren’t Worth it — Do This Instead — Felipe Angelucci
- Do You Want Destiny Or Free Will To Direct Your Life? — Gregory Reece-Smith
- This zodiac sign seeks companionship yet values solitude. — Hannusedit
- Design Thinking: A Framework for Problem Solving — Himanshu Raikwar
- Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V5 — ILLUMINATION-Curators
- The End Of Desire: Rejecting Unhealthy Attractions — Joe Gibson, Above The Middle
- 5 Crucial Life Lessons I Learned From Playing Sports — Jon Svec
- What Is Manifestation? Does It Work? — Karthik Viswanathan
- A Tale Of Two Strangers United By Medium — Kingsley Asuamah
- 3 Phrases to Say Instead of “Don’t Worry” — Leonid Hass
- Personal Mastery: The Cornerstone of Learning and Growth in Small and Medium-sized Businesses — Llewellyn (Lew) Daniels
- Moments of Clarity — Msfireballsmom
- War in The Burgh — Pernoste & Dahl
- How To Embrace the Thrill and Get Over the Fear of Sharing Your Words — Nimish Jalan
- Day 7 of 30 Days Writing Challenge About How I Spent My Day — Prakriti Sharma
- Finding Patience in an Immediate Gratification World — Rajeev Mudumba
- The Beating Heart of the Earth: A Celebration of Unsung Heroes — Farmers — Rajesh Poovathum Kadavil
- Cultural Affairs — Rich LaFleur
- What I Wish I Knew Before Starting on Medium — Saba
- The Devastatingly Sad True Story Behind Fastball’s 90s Hit Song ‘The Way’ — Shame on Us
- It Took Me 2 Years to Realize and Implement This (To Become More Disciplined) — Sumanpreet Kaur
- Can Liberalism Be Saved? — The Hippie Capitalist
- What Aaliyah’s Death Says About Increasing Your Networks — The One Alternative View
- 10 Reasons Why Self-Improvement Will Elevate Every Aspect of Your Life — Tony U. Francisco
- These stories ALWAYS Get Views — But SO Few Are Writing Them — Wesley Scott
- Two Behavior Separates the Mentally Tough People From Average — Yash Sharma
- A Special Lady — younghock2
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Thank you for exploring these inspiring narratives.
Aiden’s Stories on Health and Science as Samples
- Under the Influence: The Alarming Surge of Alcohol-Related Deaths in the UK
- Medical Betrayal: Anaesthesiologist’s Lethal Injection Exposes a Deadly Trust Breach
- Can You Imagine a Cambridge-educated MD Having Sex with Multiple Women at His Surgery?
- Contaminated Blood Scandal in the UK: Up to 6,520 Souls Infected with Hepatitis C
Introductions and Inspiring Stories from Other Substack Writers
The following stories are featured in our new Substack publication, ILLUMINATION. If you're a writer on Substack, feel free to introduce your newsletters and provide teasers of your posts. We will promote them, and you can review our submission guidelines managed by ILLUMINATION-Curators.
Invitation: ILLUMINATION Curators on Substack Publication on Medium
Empowering Substack Creators on Multiple Platforms through Collaboration to Create Synergy.
- My Technology Excellence and Leadership Site on Substack — Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
- Finally Joined Substack: A New Chapter in Supporting My Readers — Mike Broadly, DHSc
- A New Beginning: Join Me on My Writing Journey on Substack — Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
- Transitioning to a Focus on Newsletter Growth: My Shift from Five Years of Medium Publishing to... — Lawson Wallace
- Medium Marries Substack — Brooklyn Muse (editor)
- Dear Medium, I Like Substack — Sylvain Zyssman
- My Journey from Medium to Substack — Tom Kane
- I’m Moving From Medium to Substack — William Spivey
- Pivoting On A Writer’s Digital Journey — Liam Ireland
- My stats after writing for 2 months on Substack and Medium — Sonaakshi Sinha Jamwal
- Substack rival Ghost federates its first newsletter — James David
- Introducing My Substack Newsletter on Medium — Waleed Mahmud Tariq
- Here’s The Ultimate Reason Why Substack Is Far More Rewarding Than Medium — Raveen
- Dear Medium, I Have Avoided Substack Long Enough — Le Voir N. Lewis
- The Creator’s Guide to Substack — Doris Walker
Kind Request for Sharing by FoMs
Dear Friends of Medium, I would greatly appreciate your support by sharing these stories using your FoM accounts. I've assisted over 500 members in upgrading to the FoM subscription, but I will only tag some of the most enthusiastic readers within my circles. I plan to contact others through Substack as I aim to curate these stories via the ILLUMINATION-Substack Library.
Why I Upgraded My Subscription to Friends of Medium
Let’s enhance this wonderful platform's vibrancy and sustainability by supporting creative and inspiring writers as avid readers.
As a content strategist, I established a free Substack newsletter to assist content developers and marketers in 2020. I will invest significant time in helping writers discover their voices through Medium, Substack, and other platforms. You can subscribe to it at no cost.
- Content Strategy, Development, & Marketing Insights | Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
I have commenced transferring interview stories to this Substack site, compiling them into a collection.
Interviews with Writers on Medium
Featuring inspiring writers of ILLUMINATION.
My collaborators have also launched two Substack publications dedicated to ILLUMINATION writers. These publications are open to free subscriptions, with optional premium services for freelance writers and those with entrepreneurial endeavors.
- ILLUMINATION Library for Freelance Writers | Substack
- ILLUMINATION Writing Academy | Substack
I have authored numerous articles regarding writing and content strategy to guide new writers. While some older articles, particularly those addressing recent platform changes, may be outdated, many foundational principles remain relevant and can inspire aspiring writers. You can find relevant articles in the attached list. I will condense these insights in my Content Strategy, Development, & Marketing Insights soon.
Writing, Content Development & Marketing Strategy Guides
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