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ILLUMINATION Writing Academy: Submission Guidelines 2025
An introduction to our first public publication on $ubstack
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Dear Readers and Writers,
Over the past six years, I have dedicated considerable effort to building a writing and reading community on Medium, which has been highly successful. It all started with my first publication, ILLUMINATION, which then branched out to 16 other publications, all of which we brought under the umbrella of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications.
Over 36,000 writers joined as contributors, hundreds of volunteer editors, and 250,000+ followers. I established this community based on principles of diversity, inclusion, and equality; therefore, we have become a powerful and united community.
In August 2024, I made the difficult decision to close ILLUMINATION-Curated, a publication that has been near and dear to my heart. It was a moment filled with mixed emotions, tears not just of sadness for what we were leaving behind but also of joy for what shows lay ahead.
Change is essential for our survival, growth, and ultimately thriving. Sometimes, making tough decisions is necessary to pave the way for more meaningful, joyful, and lasting pleasures.
