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