# Curated Collection of Engaging Stories for Avid Readers
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Curated Stories
Dear Esteemed Readers and Writers,
In today's collection, we've handpicked a variety of insightful stories from our extensive repository, crafted by experienced authors for your enjoyment. These narratives cover a wide range of topics, showcasing the depth and creativity of our contributors.
We extend our gratitude for your continued engagement with the remarkable works of these authors. Many new voices have joined our community today, and their profiles can be found at the end of this announcement. We encourage you to explore their works and support them if their stories resonate with you. Building a collaborative and interactive environment enhances the Medium experience for both writers and readers.
ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications embraces diversity and inclusiveness, catering to writers of all levels—from novices to seasoned professionals—who come together to delight our audience. Over 20,000 writers contribute to our collective effort.
We welcome all ethical writers to join our community at any time, free of obligations. Our mission is to provide a platform for you to showcase your stories effectively.
If you missed our previous collections, here are the links:
Curated Collections #177, #176, #175, #168, #167, #166.
ILLUMINATION Amplifiers have also released a new collection filled with valuable stories.
Update on the Lampshade of Illumination
We have published conduct guidelines for the Lampshade of Illumination. If you utilize AI tools for writing and editing, we recommend reviewing the linked article. Should you wish to contribute to this new publication, please familiarize yourself with the guidelines before submitting your stories.
For those interested in the AI-generated content policy, it is crucial for writers working with AI software. Our readers prefer content created by humans; thus, we have established a publication dedicated to writers who are experimenting with AI tools—entitled the Lampshade of Illumination.
If you would like to become a contributor to this new platform, please comment "Please add me to Lampshade" on our writer registration form.
All our publication guidelines apply here as well, so we urge you to review the onboarding pack, especially the section on photo handling policies.
ILLUMINATION Gaming and ILLUMINATION Videos and Podcasts
For our new publications, Illumination Gaming and Illumination Videos and Podcasts, our lead editor, Aiden, has curated collections highlighting outstanding stories. We believe you will find the content engaging and informative.
Curated Video and Podcasts Stories on Medium #2
Curated Stories from Illumination Gaming Publication #2
We recently celebrated the 3rd anniversary of Illumination, founded by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz on March 19, 2020. Our editor Aiden compiled remarkable stories and created a short YouTube video for the occasion.
ILLUMINATION-Curators have gathered fascinating and informative narratives from our unique publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, supporting accomplished writers.
Chapter 2: Featured Stories
Our objective in creating these collections is to provide readers with a multitude of options while helping writers expand their audience by introducing them to engaged readers on Medium and beyond, all while delivering enjoyable stories.
Sample collections posted by ILLUMINATION-Curator include Hand-Picked Articles #190, #191, #192, #193, #194, and Hand-Picked Articles — 2023 #30.
We have published 25 collections this year and have more from different editors.
For new contributors, our publications assist writers at all stages, from experienced authors to beginners, fostering collaboration and synergy across the platform.
New Writer Communication
In response to reader feedback, we have added introductions for new writers and articles related to writing at the end of our collections. This serves as a communication tool for both readers and writers. New writers are encouraged to review the Master Copy: Onboarding New Writers.
Some writers have forgotten to include their Medium IDs, making it challenging to locate them. We recommend reapplying or contacting our chief editor on Slack to gain access to publications. We cannot add you without your Medium profile name.
ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications consist of ILLUMINATION, ILLUMINATION-Curated, ILLUMINATION'S MIRROR, ILLUMINATION Book Chapters, Technology Hits, SYNERGY, Readers Hope, Illumination on YouTube, Illumination Gaming, the Lampshade of Illumination, ILLUMINATION's Blog, and the personal publication of our chief editor, EUPHORIA.
Readers can easily search for their favorite writers by pressing Ctrl+F in their browser's search tool.
Chapter 3: Featured Articles
Here are some highlighted stories from ILLUMINATION Today:
- Uncovering the Barriers to Serenity and Joy: 5 Common Challenges by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
- I'm Afraid to Share My Toxic Workplace Story on LinkedIn That Made Me Suicidal by Tim Denning
- The Direct Path To Happiness Lies In This Central Teaching Of Buddhism by David Gerken
- How to Get Your Shit Together Once and For All by Ayodeji Awosika
- Things Americans Shouldn't Put Up With (According to My European Husband) by Anastasia Frugaard
- The 7 People Who Can Shut Down The Internet by Matt Lillywhite
We encourage you to explore these stories and many more that delve into various themes and perspectives.
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