# Welcome to ILLUMINATION: New Writers Announcement Today #42
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Chapter 1: Welcoming Our New Writers
We are thrilled to announce the inclusion of new writers into the ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications community on Medium! If you have applied, you can now access your writer account and start submitting your stories—please remember to limit your submissions to one story per publication each day.
Before you dive in, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our onboarding materials. These resources are available through our registration portal and include a checklist that outlines essential guidelines for contributing to our publications. If you're not yet a member, please take a moment to review our important guidelines using our friend link.
Thank you for becoming part of ILLUMINATION, a thriving community of over 27,900 writers that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. We are here to support ethical writers dedicated to captivating their readers. Expect our monthly newsletter soon, which will introduce you to our subscribers. You can also take a look at our previous newsletter for insights.
Our aim is to help you grow your audience quickly and enhance your income through meaningful engagement with our readers and fellow writers. We strive to make the process straightforward: all you need to do is write and engage. We are excited to read, review, and promote your stories!
Section 1.1: Onboarding Essentials
As part of your onboarding, we have provided a supplementary pack to update you on key aspects of our publications. The comprehensive master onboarding pack includes all the necessary information and guidelines for contributing effectively. While you don’t need to read everything, we highly recommend reviewing the key points related to submissions.
After you’ve finished reviewing, please leave a brief note confirming that you’ve read the materials. For non-members, we offer a link at the top of the page for your convenience.
Section 1.2: Community Connections
At the end of this announcement, you will find links to the profiles of today’s new writers, enabling you to connect meaningfully with one another.
It’s important to note that Medium has recently identified some fraudulent activities, leading to the suspension of several accounts. We urge all new writers to adhere to platform policies and avoid any dishonest practices. For non-members, consider becoming a member to fully benefit from the platform.
Chapter 2: Membership Insights
During our recruitment process, we observed that over 30% of applicants are non-members. While we support all writers, please be aware that without membership, you cannot monetize your content or grow your audience effectively on Medium. Investing $5 a month could quickly pay off in benefits. Dr. Yildiz elaborated on this in a recent article that can be accessed for free through our friend link.
Our administrators were unavailable during the holiday season, so our chief editor took the initiative to onboard new writers and provide additional guidance. You can connect with those who joined during that period through the attached stories.
Special Mentions: Challenges and Support
Adding over 150 new writers at once can be challenging, and managing the workload for our publications is a significant endeavor. Dr. Yildiz recently shared insights on these challenges in a personal piece, illustrating the realities of running publications on Medium, which are sustained by approximately 149 volunteer editors and administrators.
Dr. Yildiz has also aligned our publication strategies with Medium's new direction for this year. In his recent interviews with prominent writers, he provided valuable perspectives on collaboration and promotion that can enhance your visibility.
Chapter 3: Enhancing Your Experience
Our chief editor has upgraded our publication accounts to Friends of Medium, allowing writers to earn significantly more from their content. Reading from these upgraded accounts is beneficial for all writers, even non-members.
We encourage those who can afford it to explore Medium Friendship subscriptions, as this can further boost your earnings. Dr. Yildiz discussed this in detail in his article, which is also available for your review.
As we prioritize the quality of content, we have updated our submission guidelines. Familiarize yourself with these changes before submitting your work to ensure compliance.
Conclusion: Your Path Forward
Every writer contributing to our publications must adhere to our guiding policies. Plagiarism, defamation, and copyright infringements are strictly prohibited.
If you have questions or need assistance, we invite you to join our Slack workspace, where you can connect with other writers, share your story links, and receive guidance from our editors and chief editor, Dr. Yildiz.
We also have a Discord community for further collaboration and support. We look forward to watching you grow as a writer within our vibrant community!
Welcome aboard, and let’s embark on this writing journey together!