Chapter 1: Introduction to the Curated Collection

Dear Readers and Writers,

We trust you had a wonderful weekend! Today, we present a selection of captivating stories for your reading pleasure. This compilation spans a variety of topics, ensuring that there is something for every enthusiastic reader.

These talented authors would greatly appreciate your engagement and feedback on their meaningful narratives. We are grateful for your continued support of our contributors.

ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications welcomes writers of all expertise levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, who come together to delight our readers. Over 26,000 writers contribute their work to our platform.

Our doors remain open to all ethical writers, allowing you to join or leave at your convenience. Our mission is to provide a space where you can share your stories. Thank you for being a valued member of our writing and reading community.

ILLUMINATION Amplifiers have released a new collection, and we believe you will discover some remarkable stories within.

If you missed our previous collections, here are the last three we published this month.

Chapter 2: Updates on the Lampshade of Illumination

We have published conduct guidelines for the Lampshade of Illumination. If you are utilizing AI tools for writing and editing, the following article may prove beneficial. Please review it prior to submitting any stories for the new publication.

Publishing and Conduct Guidelines for the Lampshade of ILLUMINATION

Additionally, please familiarize yourself with the AI-generated content policy, as it is crucial for writers who incorporate AI software in their work.

Readers of Illumination prefer content created solely by humans; thus, we established a new publication to support writers exploring these tools, called the Lampshade of Illumination.

If you are interested in contributing to this new venture, please comment "Please add me to Lampshade" on our writer registration form along with your Medium ID.

All publication rules apply here as well, so ensure you review the onboarding pack, particularly the photo handling policy.

Chapter 3: Expanding Our Multimedia Offerings

In our new publications, Illumination Gaming and Illumination Videos and Podcasts, lead editor Aiden has curated collections featuring engaging stories. He believes you will find many informative and captivating pieces.

Curated Video and Podcast Stories on Medium #2

Curated Stories from Illumination Gaming Publication #2

Recently, we celebrated the third anniversary of Illumination, founded by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz on March 19, 2020. Editor Aiden has compiled excellent stories for us and created a brief YouTube video titled "My Tributes to Illumination's 3rd Anniversary."

ILLUMINATION-Curators have gathered captivating and insightful stories from our unique publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, which supports experienced writers.

Chapter 4: The Purpose Behind Our Collections

Our goal in creating these collections is to provide readers with numerous options while assisting writers in expanding their audience by connecting them with avid readers on Medium and other platforms, all while offering delightful stories to interested readers.

Hand-Picked Articles #190, Hand-Picked Articles #191, Hand-Picked Articles #192, Hand-Picked Articles #193, Hand-Picked Articles #194, Hand-Picked Articles — 2023 #30

The ILLUMINATION-Curator team has posted 25 collections this year, showcasing various selections from different editors.

Chapter 5: Supporting New Writers

For new contributors, our publications cater to writers at all stages, from accomplished authors to beginners, fostering collaboration and synergy on this platform.

Beginners gradually enhance their skills by learning from experienced writers. We do not censor content as long as it complies with Medium’s guidelines.

Our policies are outlined in the following documents:

• No Defamation, Discrimination, and Hate Speech Published
• Zero Tolerance for Plagiarism on ILLUMINATION
• Importance of Image Copyrights for Writers and Editors

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz has conducted interviews with several top writers. The latest interview is with John D. Leavy, a bestselling author.

If you are a frequent writer and wish to be featured or interviewed, please reach out to our chief editor on our Slack workspace.

Chapter 6: Enhancing Communication with New Writers

Based on reader feedback, we have incorporated new writer introductions and articles related to writing at the end of the collection. This post serves as a communication tool for both readers and writers.

New writers must review "Master Copy: Onboarding New Writers." A few writers neglected to include their Medium IDs, making it difficult for us to locate them. Please re-apply or contact our chief editor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, via Slack to gain access to publications.

ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications encompass various platforms, including 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.

Chapter 7: Resources and Support for Writers

Our new editor, John D. Leavy, has posted three guiding articles for new writers:

• ILLUMINATION Editors Are Not Superhuman, But Their Efforts Are Herculean
• The ILLUMINATION Editors Work Tirelessly Helping Authors Bring Their Stories to Life — Part 1
• The ILLUMINATION Editors Work Tirelessly Helping Authors to Bring Their Stories to Life — Part 2

Readers can search for their favorite writers by using the Ctrl + F key in the search tool of their browser.

Chapter 8: Featured Stories from ILLUMINATION Today

Here are some of the recent featured stories:

• 9 Steps to Overcome Neuromuscular Dysfunctions and Boost Mobility by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
• Painful Questions People Have When They Find out My Wife Is Asian by Tim Denning
• My Favorite Meditation Cue Also Helps Bigly in My Everyday Life by David Gerken
• Squeeze the Juice Out of the Present: Stop Daydreaming About the Future by Ayodeji Awosika
• 5 Free Writing Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier by Sinem Günel

Thank you for reading these fantastic stories and supporting our talented writers!