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Jerry Keszka's avatar

Congratulations on putting together another exciting project for writers and readers, Dr. Yildiz! That's a remarkable initiative, and I look forward to seeing how it evolves and impacts the platform and the community.

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Dr Mike Broadly's avatar

This was my dream when I joined your community and you realized it. 🌟I got tired of Medium's censorship for scholarly work and amplification for low quality or sensational content. It never satisfied me as a writer and avid reader. I will fully support this initiative at any level.

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Aiden MC's avatar

Congratulations on this new initiative, Dr Yildiz. I was looking forward to this new publication and now I am very excited to see it has started. I'd do my best for the success of this pilot. I believe your skills will take us new heights on Substack too.

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Olivia James's avatar

Looking forward to see the results of your new changes and programs as a new writer.

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Dr Albert Jones's avatar

This is a wonderful initiative for writers and readers. I will support this initiative as both. Thank you for establishing this community, Dr Yildiz. Your work always inspires me.

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Luna Maypole Insider's avatar

Awesome- Hope to be a part of your new community on our beloved Substack- My Medium posts- get zero to maybe one view- no claps- no comments- I know Substack is the place to be!!!!

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Obi's avatar

Super excited for the future of this great publication!

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Pam Lokker's avatar

I'm so excited to see the direction that you are taking with this new publication. It will provide much-needed hope, community, and recognition to writers globally. I look forward to being a member of this momentous occasion.

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Don Sabado's avatar

I'm looking forward to being part of this new writing community on Substack. Thank you for all you do for writers on Medium and now Substack.

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The Sweaty Generalist's avatar

I am brand new to Substack (haven't even gone live yet) and trying to find my place. I appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow as a writer. I hope to become a paid subscriber soon. Wishing you all the best.

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David Pepper's avatar

I write about financial literacy. I would look forward to collaborating with you. Best, David

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Grace Grossmann's avatar

I remember you from Medium! Cool you're building your empire here too.

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Dr Mehmet Yildiz's avatar

Hi Grace, yep, I’ve traded the Medium cloak for a Substack cape 😂 Just trying to build a tiny virtual empire of thoughtful words (with fewer algorithmic tantrums) in a new neighbourhood with cool creators. Great to see you here too, spreading love. ❤️

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Sourabhi's avatar

It gives me immense joy to know that Illumination will be there as a publication on Substack as well. However, I will not be able to afford Tier 2 or Tier 3 subscriptions. Since you mentioned creating an exception so I am looking forward to it. I have also applied on the registration portal and have mentioned the same. Thanks once again for the work you are doing for all the writers.

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Dale (Cyber Safety Guy)'s avatar

Great job Mehmet! You and the team doing great things!

Unfortunately my niche isn't something that attracts as many followers as you have but I can dream 😂

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Heather Thompson's avatar

Fantastic! I’m excited to learn more, and I’m consistently impressed by the way you take on the role of nurturing writers worldwide.

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Harry Hogg's avatar

Hey Doc, of course it sounds amazing for content writers but what does it do to help creative fiction? Am I missing something? Or do I need to write different content that isn't particularly interesting. Your work load is beyond impressive! Take care, friend.

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Dr Mehmet Yildiz's avatar

Hi Harry, good to hear from you, mate. It has been so long since I read your stories. I hope all is well on your end. Have you stopped writing on Medium? If not, nothing shows in my feed anymore. Fiction is a great genre. We can curate high-quality, interesting, and memorable fiction for our readers. Fiction is not my forte, but we have experts in my team who can assess it. You can reach out to me via this link for inquiries or for any help: https://digitalmehmet.com/news-break-inquiries/

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Harry Hogg's avatar

You’re a good ole chip, Doc. Thank you. I’ll get my thoughts together.

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