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Diversity Milestones Celebrated: ILLUMINATION's Journey

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A Mission for Diversity Achieved

The latest milestone for ILLUMINATION has been reached with 1035 writers joining our community!

As highlighted by Sundar Pichai, “A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” This statement resonates deeply with our mission.

Despite feeling a mix of emotions recently—joy, gratitude, and a touch of disappointment—the joy and gratitude easily overshadowed any minor setbacks.

Over the past couple of weeks, I reported a consistent count of over 700 writers in our publication. Even though I was adding more than 20 writers daily, the dashboard remained stagnant. Thus, I reached out to the Medium help-desk for clarity.

I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly assistance provided. The agent confirmed that the Medium publication interface has limitations in displaying a large number of writers. Understanding this, I appreciated their transparency as ILLUMINATION has indeed grown beyond these constraints.

The highlight of my inquiry was receiving an official CSV file, detailing the exact number of writers and their account IDs who are part of ILLUMINATION. This was a gratifying outcome.

Celebrating 1035 Writers

Our publication now proudly boasts 1035 writers from diverse professional backgrounds, contributing to a rich array of topics.

A core objective of ILLUMINATION is promoting diversity. With the support of our 1035 writers, we are on the brink of achieving our diversity goals. We will strive to grow and enrich our ecosystem daily.

By emphasizing diversity as our guiding principle, we aim to foster synergy and a vibrant fusion within our society. With these elements in place, we believe serendipity will favor our efforts, a testament to our mission.

Yesterday marked our 9th milestone celebration.

9000+ Followers in 9 Weeks

ILLUMINATION has been enhanced by over 700 creative writers and continues to flourish.

Today, we celebrate our achievement in diversity. Our foundational values of diversity, synergy, fusion, and serendipity are embraced by our 1035 writers and 9213 readers.

The ILLUMINATION logo

Yes, we are still recognized as the fastest-growing publication on Medium, and for good reasons.

Writer Testimonials and Features

You can explore testimonials from our writers in this story.

Understanding ILLUMINATION

We recently conducted interviews with our creative writers, showcasing their exceptional work. Discover their fascinating backgrounds and pieces through this story.

What Did ILLUMINATION Writers Create Today?

Our writers produced a variety of eclectic stories today, employing a new technique to engage in the curation process. Our writers comment on the curation list, enriching the experience for our readers. Below is a list of stories created on ILLUMINATION today.

Welcoming New Writers

Today, we welcomed 36 new writers to our community, bringing our total to 1035. We extend a warm welcome to:

Jaida Williams, Domi Perek, Veronika Jelinkova, Shweta, Tonya S. Ware, Tina Theresa Tran, Wallace Runnymede, Jaimie Martinez, Subhajit Banerjee, Pratishtha Gupta, Afzal Kapasi, Ann Venkataraman, Zoe Yu, Sude H., Debra Emerson, Ivette Cruz, Thomas Dylan Daniel, Jack Bains, Rachel Sample, Pockett Dessert, Ian Worrall, Caitlin Ju, Patrick M. Davis, Robert Sedam, DVM, Akshay Ravi, Michael Elis, Annie Vladev, T. H. Sezz, Sara Wright, Trisha Kaundinya, Bill Todd, Lauren Johnson Gonzales, Alex Sevostianov!

Feel free to submit your articles at your convenience. Refer to the attached story for submission processes documented by our editor Timothy Key.

Joining the ILLUMINATION Community

I have added numerous writers to our Slack channel today. Thank you for your interest in joining our ideation and innovation lab. New writers are encouraged to engage in discussions about editorial matters, Medium policies, content quality, and improving writing skills. To request an invitation to Slack, please follow this link and label your message as Request for Slack.

New writers can refer to Timothy Key's story for guidance on using Slack if they are unfamiliar with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

New writers are invited to check our FAQ document for detailed information about our publication. Submission guidelines and other useful documents are provided in this story.

Introducing Our Writers

We have two introductions today.

Meet JJ Lim, BSc (Hons)

Explore the background and aspirations of our writer JJ Lim through their biography.

Introducing Vickie Trancho

Discover Vickie Trancho, a spiritual technician, artist, and dream mechanic.

Encouraging Writer Introductions

Over 200 writers have introduced themselves through their stories, showcasing their portfolios. We encourage all new writers to write an introduction article. We compile these introductions, keeping this resource on the first page of our publication and sharing it with our 8000+ readers. An attached bio document serves as a guide for creating your bios.

Featured Articles

Amidst the growing diversity of topics, we featured nine stories from our creative writers today, including:

  • Roger A. Reid, Ph.D.: "The New Normal — What Will Our World Be Like After Covid-19?"
  • Keno Ogbo: "An Unscientific but Weirdly Plausible Theory on Death"
  • Fahri Karakas: "Panarchy Model can help you track and explain the changes you go through"
  • Dr. Michael Heng: "How to Live with Sustainability Purpose?"
  • Michael Patanella: "The Innocence Of Youth"
  • Tony Young, Jr.: "Are Men Still in Charge?"
  • Alex Smart: "Meet The Man Behind One of YouTube’s Fastest Growing Channels"
  • JeffHerring.com: "Sexy, Amazing, & Easy Email Subject Line Strategies"
  • Marianna Saver: "What A Chinese Bamboo Tree Can Teach Us About Persistence"

Visibility Through Medium Topics

Ten stories from ILLUMINATION were distributed to Medium topics today, increasing visibility for our writers. Congratulations to all who contributed!

Content Quality Focus

Our writers know that we prioritize excellence. We aim to enhance the quality of stories and create an enjoyable reading experience. Quality is a continuous process, and I observe daily improvements in our writing.

Social Media Engagement

We share our stories across multiple platforms and encourage new writers to engage with us on these channels:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Blogs
  • Flipboard
  • PublisherSpotlight

Invitation to Join ILLUMINATION

If you're interested in becoming a writer for our growing and supportive publication, please reach out via this link. We curate valuable content and amplify articles on social media to reach a wider audience.

If you have already applied through other channels and haven't been added yet, please try again by contacting me directly, as some messages may get overlooked.

With the addition of many top writers, we now have over 650+ writers. More diversity enriches our content, and we aim to appeal to millions globally.

Become a Writer for ILLUMINATION!

Join one of the fastest-growing and inclusive publications on the Medium platform!