LDSPMA

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

Propose a Session or Workshop for the 2026 LDSPMA Conference

Thanks for your interest in presenting at the LDSPMA Annual Conference! We’re grateful for presenters who bring practical experience, fresh ideas, and a variety of perspectives to help our members grow in publishing, media, and the arts.

We are accepting proposals through February 23, 2026.

Conference Schedule — Orem, Utah | Oct 15–17, 2026

  • Aug–Oct 2026: Preconference Virtual Classes
    (50-minute live Zoom sessions)
  • Oct 15, 2026 (Thursday): Deep-Dive Workshops
    (3-hour and 4-hour workshops)
  • Oct 16–17, 2026 (Friday–Saturday): Breakout Sessions
    (50-minute sessions)

Preconference classes and conference breakout sessions will be recorded, and recordings and presentation slides will be available to attendees through the end of February 2027.

Important: Deep-Dive Workshops and Breakout Sessions use separate submission forms this year.

If you want to submit a Deep-Dive Workshop, use the button below. If you’re submitting a Breakout Session, keep scrolling to complete the form on this page.

Go to the Deep-Dive Workshop Proposal Form

Submit a Breakout Session Proposal

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking session proposals across a variety of creative and professional disciplines. Proposals should align with one or more of the following industry tracks:

  • Fiction Writing
  • Nonfiction Writing
  • Editing & Design
  • Marketing
  • Business
  • Media
  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Musical Arts
  • General Interest (limited availability)

Please note: General Interest sessions are limited and may close once capacity is reached. We encourage presenters to select a specific industry track whenever possible.

Sessions may cover both foundational or advanced topics, including craft, practical how-to instruction, and the business and professional aspects of creative work.

See our 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 list of sessions for an idea of the kinds of topics our presenters address.

High-quality sessions usually have the following:
  • Specific, expert, and actionable information
  • Specific outcomes attendees can achieve by attending the session
  • Examples drawn from your career and professional work
  • Illustrative metrics and data, when possible
  • Advanced information for those already familiar with the basics of the topic
  • Tie-ins to principles and doctrines of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as appropriate
  • Engagement with the audience through discussion, exercises, humor, etc.
  • Handouts listing specific resources or takeaways, if applicable

* Please note: Sessions should not include sales pitches or vague or basic topics that can easily be found through general online searches

Pre-Recorded Session Option (Preferred)

Preconference classes and conference sessions are typically recorded live. When possible, we prefer presenters also provide a pre-recorded version of their session.

Pre-recorded sessions work best for instructional or presentation-based content. We understand that some sessions rely on discussion or live interaction. In those cases, presenters may record only the non-discussion portions of the session.

Providing a pre-recorded option helps:

  • Reduce technical issues that can occur during live recording
  • Ensure higher-quality audio and video for attendees
  • Allow presenters to practice their sessions in advance
  • Give presenters the option to review their recordings and request feedback

Participation in pre-recording is optional but preferred. We are happy to assist with the recording process and can support presenters using Zoom or other recording methods as needed.

Benefits of Speaking

Speakers receive complimentary conference registration and the opportunity to sell books and other items through the conference bookstore.

Session Proposal

We recommend typing your answers in a separate document and pasting them into this form, in case there is an issue when submitting the form.

To submit multiple session proposals, fill out the form multiple times.

If you encounter difficulties with this form, please email the requested information to info@ldspma.org.

This Breakout Session Proposal Form will be open until February 23, 2026.

Name
Please select “Yes” only if you were directly invited by an LDSPMA conference organizer or committee member. This helps us route your proposal appropriately. An invitation is not required to submit.
Have you attended an LDSPMA conference before?
Prior attendance is not required. We welcome first-time presenters and will provide additional conference information to those who have not attended before.
Tip: Boring but descriptive (e.g., “Seven Key Cover Design Principles”) is better than clever but vague (e.g., “Crafting Classy Covers”). Titles should closely match the session content and may be revised for clarity or accuracy.
Select the category that best fits this session (for internal review purposes).
Which label best fits this session?
Tip: Narrow, specific topics are preferred over broad or vague ones.
Tip: List any prior knowledge attendees should have and any preparation or materials they should bring or complete in advance. This helps ensure the session can focus on the intended content without spending time on foundational explanations (e.g., familiarity with basic formatting tools or concepts; bring song lyrics or first page of your manuscript).
Tip: Lead with your primary qualifications for teaching this topic and write in the third person.
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(If you experience any technical difficulties while submitting this form, please save a copy of the information in a document and email info@ldspma.org for assistance).