ILLUMINATION Writing Academy

Stop “Should-ing” Yourself: The Psychology of Self-Motivation

Why telling yourself what you “should” do backfires and what to do instead

Dec 6 • 

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

 and 

Wendi Gordon

5

1

November 2025

My ‘Commitment to Innovation’ Was Never About Technology by Keith Williams

I received an award for leading a tech project. The real lesson I learned was about the human side of change. I also learned how to champion an idea…

Nov 29 • 

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

 and 

Keith-Williams

3

August 2025

How to Convert More High-Ticket Clients in One-on-One Coaching Conversations

Master the proven 4-level awareness process to guide prospects from confusion to committed clients—and boost your coaching enrollment success.

Aug 6 • 

Dr Ashish Juneja, PhD

9

3

July 2025

Superlearning Begins with Superconnection and That Changes Everything in Life

Why I Created a Superlearners Community and How I Will Lead It for Its Growth

Published on Superlearning with SMART MIND Loop™ • Jul 25

How Google, Apple, Audible, & Spotify Amplified My Brain Hacks for a Global Audience with ZERO Cost

The importance of effortless audiobook creation and vast distribution for book authors and the value of knowledge gathering through authentic voices for…

Published on ILLUMINATION Health & Wellness Network • Jul 24

From Heartbeats to Heartfelt Words: Rediscovering Creativity in Retirement Years

My lifetime love affair with reading and writing by Dr David Mokotoff, MD

Jul 19 • 

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

 and 

David Mokotoff, MD

22

9

7

June 2025

Fable and Everand Are Merging Which Might Create More Opportunities for Indie Authors

My early reflection and perspectives on how this strategic merger might empower book authors to reach engaged and censorship-free audiences across…

Published on Content Strategy Mastery • Jun 20

My Grandmother Lost Her Money, I Lost My Job, Double Swindle, Thanks To Me.

Trying to be something I wasn't...Issue #51

Published on Ollie - if Only i • Jun 19

A Heartfelt Conversation with Bear Kosik: Writer, Producer, Performer, and LGBTQ+ Advocate

Reflections on creativity, disability, identity, law, and his role in the cabaret show Cowfolk in NYC on 9 June 2025

Jun 9 • 

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

3

1

10 Common Mistakes Delaying Growth on Substack

Here are practical tips to address and start growing your audience and income joyfully

Jun 2 • 

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

10

2

8

My Life in Nutrition: I Followed My Gut, and Then Healed It by Maria Cross

The third curated story for ILLUMINATION Writing and Reading Academy Readers

Jun 1 • 

Dr Mehmet Yildiz

 and 

Maria Cross

25

4

14

A Comprehensive Interview with Fildy Bejaoui About Mental Health

An open and meaningful exchange covering metaphysics, psychology, spirituality, trauma, and the path to healing.

Published on ILLUMINATION Health & Wellness Network • Jun 1