The Strategic Move: ILLUMINATION Community’s Commercial Arm for Charitable Success
Discover the Strategic and Tactical Benefits and Impact on Our Nonprofit Mission and Join Our Exciting Journey for Freelance Writers Globally
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Dear Writers and Readers,
This is Mike, a volunteer editor, content curator, and founding member of the ILLUMINATION Substack Mastery program. Medium is a wonderful global community and now we are integrating and enhancing its value with exciting Substack community to give a competitive advantage to our writers and delight our readers better with new synergistic input.
The ILLUMINATION publications have been providing full free service to all community members, now made up of 32,000+ freelance writers globally through our volunteer workforce on Medium.com since March 2020. It has been an absolute pleasure for our team of 162 altruistic volunteers, and we will continue to do so for contributing writers who cannot afford subscription fees.
One of our goals is to give gift vouchers to those writers and readers who cannot afford Medium membership or subscription fees to powerful Substack newsletters for their personal and professional growth.
Our chief editor Dr Yildiz identified when promoting Friends of Medium nine months ago from his secondary curation account, currently there are over 8000 writers who are not members of Medium.com and cannot be part of the Medium Partner program. We want to empower these writers through the commercial arm of our organization. We are now pleased that Medium supports 77 new countries for MPP via Stripe.
But we designed more innovative and empowering services for our community members for surviving and thriving that we cover in this story. Thank you for joining our joyful journey. Together we will shine and illuminate society.
We know and understand the economic situation for creators and non-profit publications. Therefore, to survive and thrive as a community, we need to generate funds and delegate tedious tasks like administration, moderation, and marketing to professionals so that creators can focus on what really matters to them: write and delight your readers.
As our chief editor, Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main), clearly articulated in previous story titled How I Architected a Charity Organization & Why I Will Run It Like a Business, a commercial arm of a charity organization provides with the financial stability, flexibility, and resources needed to amplify its impact and fulfill its mission more effectively. It ensures that the charity can continue to serve those in need, regardless of economic conditions.
Here’s why this approach is essential in this economic climate:
Financial Stability: Donations and grants are vital but often unpredictable. A commercial arm offers a steady income stream, allowing the charity to maintain its work even during economic downturns.
Long-Term Planning: With a stable financial base, the charity can plan and execute long-term projects, making a more significant impact. Revenue from commercial activities can be reinvested to expand programs and services.
Innovation and Growth: A commercial arm empowers the charity to invest in innovative solutions and scale operations, reaching more people in need. It also reduces dependency on external funding, giving the charity greater control over its activities.
Quick Response: Financial independence enables the charity to respond swiftly to emerging needs and opportunities.
Community Engagement: Commercial ventures can create jobs, contributing to local economic development and social well-being. By offering products or services, the charity can engage supporters in new ways, building stronger relationships and a more robust community network.
Defining Creators, Freelancers, and Entrepreneurs for Our New Service Delivery and Ongoing Support Services
Creators: writers who produce content for personal satisfaction, often without expecting financial gains. For example, a writer is paying for platform memberships like Medium or Vocal Media.
Freelancers: Content creators who generate steady income through platforms like Medium, NewsBreak, or Vocal, as well as through self-publishing, videos, podcasts, webinars, or educational programs.
Entrepreneurs: Freelancers who scale their business by reaching a broader audience and leveraging the skills of other freelancers to expand operations.
We also have a sponsor model supporting our mission by donating to our community. Currently we have nine generous sponsors volunteered to support our community.
The key innovation and benefit is that what is earned from Tier 2 and Tier 3 will go to the support of Tier 1 to empower creators by promoting their content.
Scope & Definition of our 3-Tier Service Delivery Model for Creators, Freelance Writers, & Content Entrepreneurs
As the scope and definitions of these services will evolve, please use the original copy of the document saved on our website. It will be version-controlled, but we cannot do it on Medium.
ILLUMINATION Substack Community Support - Dr Mehmet Yildiz
This is a summary of 3-tier service offerings for creators, freelance writers, and content entrepreneurs on Substack…digitalmehmet.com
Tier 1: Free Membership for Creators
Here is what we offer in this free service:
Submit one story per week to any of our Medium publications.
Submit 1 story per month featured in the Substack Mastery publication on Medium.
Submit 2 stories per month to Curated Newsletters on Medium.
Post 3 blog posts per month for free on digitalmehmet.com site
A complimentary link of the Substack newsletter of the writer to the community database on Medium, Substack, and the DigitalMehmet website.
Free access to our moderated Slack workspace with 24,000 members
1 YouTube video submission to ILLUMINATION Substack Mastery channel per month
Tier 2: Subscription for Freelancers ($5 Monthly)
Here is what we offer in this $5 subscription service:
Includes all benefits from Free
Priority publishing across all our Medium publications, guaranteed within 48 hours.
30 blog posts monthly on your blog account hosted on the DigitalMehmet website SEO optimized by our editors.
Free inclusion of all your Substack newsletters in our partner database which is publicly accessible.
Free promotion of your Substack newsletters in curated collections published on Medium, Substack, Quora, LinkedIn, X-Premium, Reddit, Typepad, and the DigitalMehmet website.
3 monthly social media shares of our newsletters across LinkedIn, Facebook, Quora, Reddit, Pinterest, Typepad, and X (Twitter).
1 monthly link placement in 3 newsletters on Substack (ILLUMINATION Library, Substack Mastery, and Content Strategy newsletters with over 100K subscribers).
Unlimited YouTube video submission to ILLUMINATION Substack Mastery channel per month
All benefits of the supplementary Substack BOOST program.
Tier 3: Founding Member Subscription for Entrepreneurs ($15 Monthly paid yearly)
Here is what we offer in this $15 subscription service:
Includes all benefits from Free and Freelancer tiers.
Unlimited blog posts on DigitalMehmet per month, boosted by WordPress Blaze.
A monthly featured editorial introduction to your newsletters will be posted across all our platforms and social media channels.
Newsletter posts to Substack Notes, managed by our six moderators from different accounts.
A monthly special newsletter providing practical tips for audience growth and essential tools for successful content marketing.
A featured blog post of your newsletter posted by Dr. Yildiz, boosted by WordPress Blaze.
A free copy of the Substack Mastery book and its updates
Unlimited YouTube video submission to ILLUMINATION Substack Mastery channel per month
Extra BOOST facilities for Substack in next version supported by our professional marketing campaigns.
How to apply for paid membership
You can choose standard or founding membership based on your needs by subscribing one of the qualifying newsleters ( Freelancer library on Substack, Substack Mastery of ILLUMINATION Community, or Content Strategy, Development, & Marketing Insights). You don’t need to subscribe to all of them. One is enough to get benefits described above.
If you can’t afford subscription you are welcome to stay as free member and we will be delighted to support your creative endevours. We are not a commercial organization and thrive with community collaboration.
For inquiries, please contact our chief editor, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, via this portal.
Ko-Fi page of Substack Mastery for quick updates on our activities.
Thank you for joining our diverse, inclusive, joyful, and collaborative community. We appreciate your support.
Free Chapters of Substack Mastery Book for Beta Readers
Our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Main) has authored a book to support Substack writers. He shares the free chapters of the book on multiple platforms. You can access to the Medium version from the following links which also link to the version on the top of the story page.
Preface of “Substack Mastery” for Beta Readers, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, Chapter 18.
Hs books is now available in popular online bookstores. It was well received by readers and now it trends as a best-selling book in its categories. Here is the universal link to find it in different bookstores. The paperback of this book is available through Amazon or booksshop.org. The audio will soon be available in major outlets, and the first release can be purchased from Google Play.
He also published a new version of the Substack Mastery for busy people and explained the reasons in a new story.
How I Will Help Freelance Writers Save $600 by Condensing My Bestseller 5 Times for Them
Just like some prefer fatty cuts while others opt for lean, my goal is to cater to the unique needs of every reader.medium.com
About Substack Mastery Publication on Medium
The Substack Mastery publication is an education, collaboration, and promotion tool for creators, freelancer writers, and content entrepreneurs both on Medium and Substack. We have a public publication on Medium where subscribers can introduce their newsletters. Please review Submission Guidelines for Substack Mastery on Medium. We link sample stories after featured newsletters.
The purpose of Substack Mastery is to educate beginners, help members collaborate, and promote their newsletters on multiple platforms like Medium, Substack, Quora, LinkedIn, and social media tools like Facebook, X, and Reddit. In addition, Dr Yildiz will amplify them through his social network and Content Strategy, Development, & Marketing Insights.
Here is how ILLUMINATION-Curators promote newsletters of our writers writing on Substack.com
What If Your Country Does Not Support Stripe for Substack? There is a solution. It is a piece of good news the monetization opportunity of some countries Substack does not support Stripe. The workaround is PayPal and our chief editor
documented his findings from a brilliant creator whose newsletter we featured today. Please share this story with your friends so that they can benefit from it. If Substack Does Not Support Your Country via Stripe, There Is an Alternative Monetization…Substack Mastery Blogging and YouTube Support
We introduce a new blogging environment on our website to enhance the visibility of Medium stories and Substack newsletters. This approach will boost SEO, making it easier for readers to discover content through search engines and increasing the likelihood of converting visitors into newsletter subscribers.
We are also launching a new video and podcasting service on our community YouTube channel, further expanding the reach and visibility of our writers’ work across multiple mediums.
Our media coordinator Aiden (Owner of Illumination Gaming) will be leading this initiative. He created a short video with some descriptions of the services we will provide. Join our exciting journey to reap the benefits of community spirit.
Featuring Substack Newsletters of Community Members
In each episode, we introduce you to some newsletters of our contributors on Substack Mastery and publish them on both platforms. This offer is open to all authentic writers adhering to platform rules and our publication guidelines. We don’t allow harmful content, plagiarism, and AI-written content. We accept newsletters on any topic.
In this series, we give you several options on eclectic topics. Please check out these excellent newsletters covering different topics, consider following the profiles, and subscribe to them if they resonate with you. We will continue introducing many more newsletters like this through ILLUMINATION’s Substack Mastery. Welcome to “Substack Mastery” Publication by the ILLUMINATION Network on Medium
If you have a Substack newsletter or have favorite ones, you are welcome to nominate them in the comments section of this story.
Here is the latest episode for featured newsletters by Substack Mastery curators and editors on Medium.com.
Substack Mastery Featured Newsletters: Episode 12
Curated newsletters of writers contributing to the Substack Mastery publication on Medium for joyful collaboration and…medium.com
Featuring Newsletters on Quora Spaces
Join the Substack Mastery Community on Quora
Substack Mastery
Share your Substack newsletters and Medium articles to reach a broad audience.substackmastery.quora.com
Quora is a large platform where freelance writers can reach a broad audience. We created this Quora space to allow you to share your Substack newsletters and posts to gain new subscribers. It does not take much time.
All you need is copy and paste the newsletter address or your news posts. If you want to be a contributor or moderator please leave a message on this post with your Quora profile name and we will send you an invitation. Alternative by clicking on the following link you can request access. Here’s our Quora Space link for Substack Mastery.
For those who can afford it, we invite you to subscribe to our Quora Space, which is 80 cents per month, to get the featured stories amplified by the Quora network. To do that, you need to click on the grin icon and follow the instructions to complete the subscription.
Many thanks to three subscribers who contribute to the growth of this space: Adelia Ritchie, PhD, Mike Broadly, DHSc, and Peggy Murrah.
Featuring Newsletters on LinkedIn
Dr Yildiz created a LinkedIn Group for us to collaborate. It has already gained 1820 members. Please apply to be a contributor or moderator.
He also blogs them on his website, digitalmehmet.com.
Blog Posts by Digitalmehmet Contributors - Dr Mehmet Yildiz
This site covers eclectic stories & newsletters from 100+ topics on Medium & Substack contributed by 31,000+ writers…digitalmehmet.com
New episodes will be posted to LinkedIn, Quora Spaces, Reddit, and more by Dr Yildiz. You can learn about our tailored social media platforms to amplify the content of our writers. How Friends of Medium Can Amplify Important Stories Via Customized Social Media Sites
As our followers are limited, Dr Yildiz volunteered to share these lists from his personal newsletters on LinkedIn, followed by thousands of professionals. Connect with Dr Mehmet Yildiz on LinkedIn to share your stories and newsletters.
Here are sample published versions of his LinkedIn newsletter subscribed by 3201 LinkedIn Members.
We also conduct surveys to inform our members. Here is a sample survey with results from LinkedIn
We also share these newsletters and posts on our LinkedIn site. Please subscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn too. Here is the link to the first episode that you may engage and share on your LinkedIn profile to bring more readers to your newsletters and posts.
Please join our new publication publication page on LinkedIn and please share our newsletters on your socials so that more readers find these newsletters easily. Substack Mastery Episode 3: Introduction to Leading Substack Newsletters.
Dr Yildiz explained the remarkable benefits of LinkedIn in the chapter 7 of his best-selling Substack Mastery book titled How to Increase Paid Subscribers Case Study #1: Social media is good for promoting Substack, but nothing can beat LinkedIn in converting free subscribers to paid ones based on my experience.
Substack Mastery Book: Chapter 7
How to Increase Paid Subscribers Case Study #1: Social media is good for promoting Substack, but nothing can beat…medium.com
Dr Yildiz shares the free chapters of this book on his website, Medium, Substack, and Quora spaces, LinkedIn, Typepad, and Reddit.
Let’s welcome new writers joining recently:
New writers need support and encouragement to survive and thrive on this great platform. Let’s explore their profiles and stories and engage with them meaningfully so that they feel at home. Collaboration among fellow writers is a critical success factor on writing writing platforms like Medium and Substack. Otherwise, the journey can be lonely.
Introduction to New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Pubs Today #66
Please review the new submission guidelines for our two large publications, ILLUMINATION and Curated Newsletters.
From ILLUMINATION-Curated to Curated Newsletters: The Spirit Lives On, Stronger Than Ever
Welcome to Curated Newsletters, where the future of writing is crafted now with guidance and collaboration, and every…medium.com
Time to Prune the Branches of Our Big Oak Tree: ILLUMINATION’s Evolution to New Heights
Introducing New Submission Guidelines to Empower Writers with a Refined Strategy for ILLUMINATION 2.0medium.com
Many thanks to our technical administrators
, , and adding these writers one by one to Medium publication systems which is a very tedious and time-consuming task. These volunteers support our publications and the community to thrive so let’s give them a standing ovation. 👏
To join our vibrant publications, please send a request via this link.
We will help you gain visibility and succeed as a writer on Medium. Please mention the publication name with your Medium account ID in the request.
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ILLUMINATION, ILLUMINATION-Curated, ILLUMINATION’ S MIRROR, ILLUMINATION Book Chapters, The Lampshade of ILLUMINATION, Technology Hits, SYNERGY, Readers Hope, Illumination on YouTube, Illumination Gaming, ILLUMINATION Health & Science, Integrated Healthcare, Substack Mastery, ILLUMINATION’s Blog, EUPHORIA by Dr Mehmet Yildiz.
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