The five publications I edit for
Editor access at a Medium publication is given, not sold. It comes from writing for a publication over time until they trust your judgement about other people's work. These are the five where I have it.
ILLUMINATION 324,000 followers
Medium's largest general publication, founded by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz. Broad readership across technology, business, health, writing and culture.
Publishes: Well-researched pieces on almost any subject, provided they teach the reader something. Strong preference for first-hand experience over summary.
Technology Hits
Technology, software, AI and the business of building products.
Publishes: Most software and AI client work goes here. Product pieces, technical explanations, and analysis of what is changing in the industry.
Writer's Favorite
Writing, craft and the business of being a writer.
Publishes: Pieces about writing itself. Process, publishing, and what works.
Readers Club
General interest, essays and personal writing.
Publishes: Essays and reflective pieces with a clear point of view.
ILLUMINATION Local News & Documentary
Reporting and long-form documentary writing.
Publishes: Reported pieces and longer investigations.
What this means if you are a client
Your article goes into a queue I can see. If it needs changing, you hear that from me quickly and specifically, instead of waiting weeks for a rejection with no reason attached.
It does not mean anything gets published regardless of quality. Editorial review still applies, and a piece that is not ready does not go out. That is the reason the placements are worth having.
If you write and want to publish there
Send me your Medium profile link and I will add you as a writer to any of the five. Submissions still go through editorial review, and I will tell you what needs fixing rather than leaving your piece sitting in a queue.
No charge for this. It is how publications grow.