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Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast

Listen to some of the best Latter-day Saint creators as they offer tips, tools, and inspiration to help guide you in your creative journey.

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A young actress sings onstage.

Why We Should Pay Better Attention to the Pattern for a Musical

By Rebecca Burnham – ” …a great musical rests on a solid foundation. And the vast majority of musicals that have been widely embraced and celebrated share a common framework at their root.”

Continue Reading Why We Should Pay Better Attention to the Pattern for a Musical

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A Conversation with Cali Black

By Cali Black – “I truly believe that when we stop and we reflect, that allows the Spirit to bring things to our remembrance.”

Continue Reading A Conversation with Cali Black

Sprint Writing for the Win

By Rebecca Talley – “There is no one-size-fits-all for writing a novel – or any book, for that matter. We all must figure out what works for us.”

Continue Reading Sprint Writing for the Win

To Creative Middle-Aged Sisters in the Working World

By JoLynne J. Lyon – “Decide how you’ll measure success. Study your possibilities. Say a prayer. And if it’s what you want to do, get yourself out there.”

Continue Reading To Creative Middle-Aged Sisters in the Working World

A young woman writing.

Why You Don’t Want to Get Your Book Done Quickly

By Angela Eschler – “The quality of the book is a publisher’s best chance to convey the brand experience that will convert readers.”

Continue Reading Why You Don’t Want to Get Your Book Done Quickly

Actors gather around to study their scripts.

What’s More Important: The Actor or the Show?

By Rebecca Burnham – “I don’t think it’s possible to put on a play that builds community unless you are intentional about prioritizing the people over the product.”

Continue Reading What’s More Important: The Actor or the Show?

Who We Are

Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts (LDSPMA) is a nonprofit networking and career development organization started in 2015.

Our vision is to flood the earth with light.

Our mission is to provide professional development to people of faith involved in creating uplifting writing, art, music, and media.

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Our 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients:

Mary Ellen Edmunds

T.C. Christensen

Liz Lemon Swindle

These exceptional individuals were honored at our 2024 LDSPMA Awards Gala on Friday, October 18, at UVU.

See recipients’ bios

2024 Praiseworthy Award Finalists Announced!

First-place, second-place, and third-place designations were revealed at the LDSPMA Awards Gala on October 18, 2024

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Monthly Zoom Discussions

Each month we invite an expert to come present and answer questions about their area of expertise. Come learn from them and network with others who share your same interests!

Jun 10, 2025: “More Buyers, Less Overwhelm: How to Build a Simple Sales and Marketing System That Works While You Sleep!”

Tired of chasing leads, or potential buyers, or clients, posting endlessly on social media, or feeling stuck trying to grow your business? In this powerful training, business coach and marketing expert Jason Majoue will reveal how to build a simple, scalable sales and marketing system that consistently attracts and converts buyers, whether you sell coaching, services, books, courses, or products. You’ll learn why most entrepreneurs get stuck in overwhelm, the 3-part system to grow your income without burning out, and how to create more leverage so your business works for you, even while you sleep. If you’re ready to simplify and grow, this is a can’t miss session!

May 6, 2025: “Substack: What Is It? How Does It Work? And Should You Be On It?”

Substack started in 2017 and has grown steadily since then, reaching 35 million monthly active users in January 2025. But what is Substack, exactly? Is it a newsletter software? A blogging site? A paid-subscriptions manager? A podcast hosting software? A social media platform? (Spoiler: It’s all five). What is its revenue model? (Spoiler: It doesn’t involve ads. Hurray!) And most importantly: Should YOU be using it? (Not-a-spoiler: It depends.)

Learn More & watch Past Recordings

Awards Programs

Each year we celebrate excellence in publishing, media, and the arts with three awards programs:

  • The Praiseworthy Awards (for published works) – See 2024 winners
  • The Spark Awards (for undiscovered creators)
  • The Lifetime Achievement Awards (for exemplars of leadership and service)

Winners and finalists for 2024 were recognized at the LDSPMA Awards Gala the evening of Friday, October 18, at UVU.

Nominations and submissions for 2025 will open in January 2025.

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Find the perfect gift and support fellow Saints as they share their talents and light!

Looking for thoughtful, Christ-centered, or family-friendly gifts this season? Explore our Holiday Gift Guide for unique ideas, Christmas activities, inspiring music, and more—all created by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Session recordings from the 2024 LDSPMA Conference are available through Feb 28, 2025

Learn from over 60 experts in media, publishing, writing, music, and art

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