• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

LDSPMA

Empowering Latter-day Saints to spread light and truth by connecting them at the intersection of faith, creativity, and professional skill

  • Conference
    • 2025 Conference
      • Register
      • Sessions
      • Workshops
      • Awards Gala
      • LDSPMA’s Got (Secret) Talent!
    • FAQs
    • Volunteer
    • Past Conferences
      • 2024 Conference
        • Sessions
        • Workshops
        • ZIFF Networking Dinner
        • Schedule
      • 2023 Conference
        • Sessions
        • Workshops
        • Schedule
        • Sponsors & Vendors
      • 2022 Conference
        • Sessions
        • Workshops
        • Schedule and Maps
        • Photo Gallery
      • 2021 Conference
        • Sessions
        • Workshops
        • Schedule and Maps
      • 2020 Conference
        • Sessions
        • Workshops
        • Schedule
      • 2019 Conference
      • 2018 Conference
      • 2017 Conference
      • 2016 Conference
  • Membership
    • Email Sign Up (Free)
    • Monthly Zoom Discussions (Free)
    • Mentoring Program
    • LDSPMA Next Gen (Youth)
    • University Chapters
    • Facebook Group
  • Podcast
    • Watch
    • Listen
      • Listen on Apple Podcasts
      • Listen on Spotify
      • Listen on Buzzsprout
    • Submit a Creator Highlight
    • Called to Create Conversations
  • Articles
    • All Articles
    • Faith & Mindset
      • Gospel Principles
      • Creativity
      • Productivity
    • Craft Skills
      • Writing
      • Media, Film & Theater
      • Podcasting & Speaking
      • Music
      • Fine Art
    • Professional Skills
      • Editing
      • Publishing
      • Business
      • Cultural Diversity
      • Marketing
  • Awards
    • 2025 Awards Gala
    • Praiseworthy Awards
      • 2024 Winners
      • 2023 Winners
      • 2022 Winners
      • 2021 Winners
      • 2020 Winners
      • 2019 Winners
      • 2018 Winners
      • 2017 Winners
      • 2016 Winners
    • Spark Awards
      • 2024 Winners
      • 2023 Winners
      • 2022 Winners
      • 2021 Winners
      • 2020 Winners
    • Lifetime Achievement Awards
    • Apply to Be an Awards Judge
  • About
    • Mission
      • LDSPMA in the Media
      • Success Stories
      • Viewpoint on LDSPMA
    • Volunteers
      • Volunteer Year-Round
      • Volunteer at the Conference
      • Apply to Be a Presenter
      • Apply to Be an Awards Judge
      • Resources for Current Volunteers
    • Leadership
    • Policies
      • Nurturing a Caring Community
      • Political Neutrality Policy
      • Antiharassment Policy
      • Harassment Reporting Form
      • Children Policy
    • Contact US
  • Support LDSPMA
    • Donate
    • Volunteer

2022 Conference Schedule and Maps

Location: BYU Conference Center and Harmon Continuing Education Building, Provo, Utah

Download Detailed Grid View of Breakout Sessions (PDF)
Download Full Conference Program (PDF)

September 7–October 11

Preconference Virtual Classes (included with Main Conference ticket)

Tuesday nights at 6–7:20 pm MST

Thursday nights at 6–7:20 pm MST

Saturday mornings at 10–11:20 am MST

Full Virtual Class schedule (for registrants)
Full Virtual Class schedule (for non-registrants)

Thursday, October 20

Thursday Deep-Dive Workshops (purchased separately)

8:30 – 12:30: Morning Deep-Dive Workshops

  • Paper and Scissors ROCK! Paper Arts and Crafts for Fun, Gifts, Book Illustrations, Videos, and Other Media – by Randel McGee
  • Building and Marketing a Music Business – by Daniel Blomberg and Dr. Douglas Pew
  • Book Marketing for Authors: How to Publicize, Promote, and Launch Your Publication – by Scott Jackson
  • Developmental Editing for Fiction – by Suzy Bills
  • How to Write Your Second Novel (and Start Re-Writing Your First One) – by Cheri Pray Earl

12:30 – 12:55: Boxed lunches (provided for those attending both a morning and an afternoon workshop)

1:00 – 5:00: Afternoon Deep-Dive Workshops

  • Writing a Song that Connects: Discover the 65 Critical Elements Found in a Great Song – by Rich Parkinson and Daniel Blomberg
  • Social Media Marketing Strategies That Sell More, Build Automated Campaigns, and Attract Raving Fans – by Trina Boice
  • Developmental Editing for Nonfiction – by Suzy Bills
  • Buzzworthy Podcasts: How to Develop, Produce, and Market Your Podcast for Success – by KaRyn Lay
  • Historical Fiction: History or Fiction? – by Dean Hughes and Chris Crowe
  • Power Storytelling Techniques to Captivate Readers: The Hero’s Journey, Writing Juicy, and the Three-Act Play – by Bridget Cook-Burch

Friday, October 21

Download Detailed Grid View (PDF)
Main Conference, Day 1

8:00 – 8:30 am: Check-In and Badge Pick-up

8:30 – 9:00 am: Conference Welcome, Prayer, Warm-up Activities, Presidential Message, and Announcements

9:00 – 9:50 am: Opening General Session: Gerald N. Lund

10:00 – 10:50 am: Breakout Sessions

11:00 – 11:50 am: Formal Networking Hour

12:00 – 12:50 pm: Lunch (provided for all attendees)

1:00 – 1:50 pm: Breakout Sessions

2:00 – 2:50 pm: Breakout Sessions

3:00 – 4:00 pm: General Session: Jane Clayson Johnson

4:10 – 5:00 pm: Mass Book and Media Signing

Praiseworthy Awards Gala

6:00 – 9:00 pm: Praiseworthy Awards and Fundraising Gala at the Provo Library (tickets purchased separately)

Saturday, October 22

Download Detailed Grid View (PDF)
Main Conference, Day 2

8:00 – 8:30 am: Check-In and Badge Pick-up

8:30 – 9:00 am: Prayer, Warm-up Activities, President-Elect Message, and Announcements

9:00 – 9:50 am: General Session: Jennifer Nielsen

10:00 – 10:50 am: Breakout Sessions

11:00 – 11:50 am: Breakout Sessions

12:00 – 12:50 pm: Lunch (provided for all attendees)

1:00 – 1:50 pm: Breakout Sessions

2:00 – 3:00 pm: Closing General Session: Mauli Bonner

3:10 – 3:50 pm: Mass Book and Media Signing

4:00 – 5:30 pm: LDSPMA Annual Leadership Meeting (anyone invited to attend)

Friday and Saturday Map

Friday Networking Hour Map

After the Conference

Recordings of the breakout sessions and keynote sessions will be made available shortly after the conference and will be available through January 31.


Our thanks to our sponsors and partners:

Gold Sponsors

Cedar Fort Publishing and Media
BYU College of Humanities

Become a sponsor

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2025 LDSPMA. All Rights Reserved. LDSPMA is not endorsed by nor affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.