Session recordings from the 2024 LDSPMA Conference are now available!
Learn from over 60 experts in media, publishing, writing, music, and art
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.
2024 Praiseworthy Award Finalists Announced!
First-place, second-place, and third-place designations were revealed at the LDSPMA Awards Gala on October 18, 2024
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.
Membership is free. We welcome you to join us!
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Recent Articles
Common Publishing Terms to Know
By Breanna Call – “As with any trade, there is a plethora of jargon. But there’s no need to be overwhelmed or confused as you step into your writing journey. We’ve got you covered.”
The Blessings of Involuntary Self-Employment
By Mariah K. Porter – “What matters to me matters to Him, and I don’t need to worry as I put my faith in Him.”
Continue Reading The Blessings of Involuntary Self-Employment
How “Save the Cat” Can Save Your Story – Part Five
By Ali Cross – “This is the darkest hour before the dawn, and the door through which your hero must pass to experience profound transformation.”
Continue Reading How “Save the Cat” Can Save Your Story – Part Five
The Five P’s to Pitching Your Book
By KaTrina Jackson – “There are things you can do to make pitching a positive experience—and increase your chances of landing that dream publisher!”
How to Bring the Spirit to a Sacrament Meeting Musical Number
By Hailey Ashcraft – “Playing and internalizing music brings [us] closer to the truth of the gospel and the importance of the gospel message than anything else.”
Continue Reading How to Bring the Spirit to a Sacrament Meeting Musical Number
10 Writing Tips to Make Your Writing Glisten
By Kami Pehrson – “Incorporating these suggestions to align with your style will make your writing more effective, engaging, and concise.”
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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.
Recent Episodes
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Come ask questions, share resources, and build relationships in our LDSPMA Community group on Facebook.
2025 Annual Conference
We are still confirming with the venue, but our 2025 conference will likely be:
October 16–18
UVU Sorensen Student Center
Orem, Utah
EarlyBird registration will open April 2025
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!
August 13: Authors & AI – Navigating Ethics, Benefits, and Tactics
With Scott T.E. Jackson | Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 12:15–1:15 pm Mountain Time | We’ll explore the transformative role of AI in the writing world. From ethical considerations to practical tactics, you’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of how to integrate AI into your writing process while maintaining your unique voice. [Yes, this description was written with AI.]
July 25: Intentional Editing
With KayLynn Flanders | Thursday, July 25, 2024, 1:00–2:00 pm Mountain Time | The good news: Your story can be anything. The bad news: Your story can be anything. In this class, we’ll examine editing as permutation, and help you learn how to edit your story—with all its wonderful possibility—with intention.
Join a Student Chapter
Get involved in our student chapters at BYU-Idaho or UVU—or learn how to start a chapter at your university.
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.
Get Inspired
What do industry leaders like bestselling author Brandon Mull, international musician Alex Boyé, and Deseret Book president Laurel C. Day have to say to Latter-day Saint creators?
Become a member today and get exclusive access to their keynote presentations to find out!
Contact Us
- General inquiries or website issues: info@ldspma.org
- Conference questions, registration, or cancellations: conference@ldspma.org
- One-on-one mentoring program: mentoring@ldspma.org
- Awards contests and the Awards Gala: awards@ldspma.org
- Podcast (Called to Create) inquiries: podcast@ldspma.org
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- Fast Pitch event at the conference: fastpitch@ldspma.org
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