Scott Brandley

In this live workshop, you’ll watch a podcast be created and launched from start to finish—and leave with a clear plan to launch your own.

• Create a compelling podcast name, subtitle, and description
• Learn the tools and setup you actually need (without overspending)
• See the full process of recording and publishing in real time
• Build a simple checklist to get your show live on major platforms
• Walk away with a plan to start and grow your podcast

About the Instructor:
Scott Brandley is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of multiple software companies. He is the author of several business books and the faith-based book Faith to Stay: Inspiring New Discoveries, Stories & Insights to Help Strengthen Your Faith During the Storms of Life. He has served in numerous callings within The Church, including as a bishop. Scott is also the creator and host of the popular Latter-Day Lights podcast with over 200 episodes and 650,000+ downloads.

Mya Fullmer

If you’ve ever avoided video because it feels awkward or uncomfortable, this workshop will help you get past that and start creating content that feels natural and confident.

• Get more comfortable showing up on camera
• Practice simple techniques to sound and look more natural
• Learn easy lighting, positioning, and audio improvements
• Create multiple video clips you can actually use
• Leave with the confidence to keep creating

About the Instructor:
Mya Fullmer is a filmmaker and video content creator based in Detroit, Michigan. After raising her family and attending film school, she launched her own video marketing company to help small business owners become the face of their brand. She also serves as the student outreach director for the Motion Picture Institute.

McKay Crockett

If fear shows up when it’s time to perform or share your work, this workshop will help you learn how to work with it—so you can show up with confidence and purpose.

• Recognize what triggers fear in your performance
• Practice ways to steady yourself in the moment
• Build a more grounded and confident presence
• Learn how to recover quickly when things don’t go as planned
• Shift your focus from proving yourself to offering something meaningful

About the Instructor:
McKay Crockett is an Emmy Award–winning producer, songwriter, performance coach, and creative director. He has worked with artists including OneRepublic, Ben Rector, Tauren Wells, and Jordan Smith, and directed BYU Vocal Point for over a decade. He has led national tours and large-scale productions while helping performers build confidence and authentic presence.

Zach Kristensen

If you’ve been told to “just post more” to sell books and it’s not working, this workshop will help you build a smarter, more effective marketing strategy.

• Identify the audiences most likely to buy your book
• Clarify your message so it connects and converts
• Create offers and incentives that lead to real sales
• Map out a practical 6–12 month marketing plan
• Build a system that supports your bigger goals

About the Instructor:
Zach Kristensen is the founder of Juxtabook, a publishing and marketing consultancy for nonfiction authors. He helps business and self-help writers clarify their message, build strategic marketing plans, and turn books into long-term authority assets. He is the host of Your Path to Book Publishing and author of the upcoming book Trust Me, I’m an Author.

Emily Clark

If you have a manuscript in progress, this workshop will help you refine it and prepare it for submission using the same lens acquisitions editors use.

• Clarify your book’s positioning and audience
• Evaluate how your project fits in the market
• Strengthen your opening pages
• Write a polished pitch paragraph
• Build a clear plan for revisions and submission

About the Instructor:
Emily Clark is a USA Today bestselling author and Acquisitions Manager at Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. She reviews hundreds of submissions each year and has experience in both traditional and independent publishing. She teaches writers how to refine and position their work for professional success.

Whitney Hemsath

If you’ve wanted to write doctrinal or inspirational nonfiction but aren’t sure where to start—or how to make it feel fresh—this workshop will guide you through the process.

• Generate meaningful and relevant topic ideas
• Develop a clear voice and audience focus
• Build a structured outline for your project
• Participate in peer feedback and discussion
• Learn about publishing opportunities in this space

About the Instructor:
Whitney Owens Hemsath writes short stories, poems, novels, and nonfiction. She is the author of Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life, a 2025 LDSPMA Praiseworthy Award winner, and writes regularly for LDSLiving.com. She holds a BA in screenwriting and has had her work included in university curriculum.

Suzy Bills

If you already know the basics of editing and want to take your skills further, this workshop will help you catch the kinds of issues many editors overlook.

• Identify and fix more advanced grammar and punctuation issues
• Improve clarity by revising awkward or vague wording
• Strengthen sentence structure and flow
• Practice applying advanced editing techniques
• Build confidence in your editing decisions

About the Instructor:
Suzy Bills is an editor, author, and former faculty member in the editing and publishing program at BYU. She has owned a writing and editing business since 2006, helping clients publish books, dissertations, and technical materials. She is passionate about helping others refine and strengthen their writing.

Daniel Bloomberg & Dave Zimmerman

Step into a working studio and watch a song come together in real time as professional producers walk through the full creative and technical process.

• See how a song is developed from idea to finished track
• Learn how production decisions are made in the moment
• Observe collaboration between musicians and producers
• Gain insight into how a professional studio operates
• Experience a behind-the-scenes creative environment

About the Instructors:
Daniel Bloomberg and Dave Zimmerman are professional music producers and studio experts with extensive experience in music production and recording. Together, they provide a unique, behind-the-scenes look into the creative and technical process of producing music.

Heidi Gordon

If you’ve written a strong manuscript but aren’t getting traction with agents, this workshop will help you understand why—and what to do next.

• Identify common reasons good manuscripts get rejected
• Strengthen your hook and emotional stakes
• Align your work with current market expectations
• Learn how agents evaluate submissions
• Walk away with clear strategies for revision and resubmission

About the Instructor:
Heidi Gordon is the founder of Tsunami Literary Ink and a literary agent representing commercial fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. With more than 20 years of experience evaluating submissions and guiding authors through revision and market positioning, she brings practical, industry-informed insight to every stage of the publishing process.

Jeff Wheeler

If you’re looking for new ways to fund your work and grow your audience, this workshop will show you how to use Kickstarter effectively as an author.

• Understand different Kickstarter strategies and models
• Avoid common mistakes that derail campaigns
• Plan your pre-launch, launch, and fulfillment timelines
• Explore production options and book formats
• Learn how to build an invested audience before publication

About the Instructor:
Jeff Wheeler is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over thirty epic fantasy novels, including the Kingfountain and Muirwood series. Known for clean, compelling fantasy, his stories feature strong characters and richly built worlds. He is a husband, father of five, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jasmin Rappleye

If you want your content to actually perform—not just exist—this workshop will help you write scripts that hook viewers and keep them watching.

• Write stronger hooks that grab attention immediately
• Structure content to keep viewers engaged throughout
• Use storytelling techniques that improve performance
• Craft clear and effective calls to action
• Leave with a completed or revised script you can use

About the Instructor:
Jasmin Rappleye is a social media content creator who focuses on addressing complex Latter-day Saint topics, history, and beliefs. She holds a degree from Brigham Young University in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and has worked in communications for Scripture Central. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Ancient America Foundation and Faith Creators Alliance.

Renae Kingsley

If you’ve ever felt stuck, blocked, or unsure how to move forward creatively, this session will help you reconnect with your creativity and learn how to access it more consistently.

• Identify what’s holding you back creatively
• Learn simple ways to unlock ideas and move forward
• Build habits that support ongoing creativity
• Reframe perfectionism and creative pressure
• Walk away with practical tools you can use right away

About the Instructor:
Renae Kingsley is a speaker, coach, and creative mentor who helps individuals and organizations tap into their creativity and live with greater clarity and purpose. Her work focuses on helping people break through mental barriers and rediscover their ability to create, contribute, and grow.

Debbie Ihler Rasmussen

If you’re considering self-publishing, this workshop walks you through the entire process—from manuscript to finished book—so you can do it well and professionally.

• Understand the full self-publishing process from start to finish
• Learn the differences between platforms like Amazon and IngramSpark
• Explore editing, design, ISBNs, and production details
• Avoid common mistakes that make books look self-published
• Build a clear, step-by-step plan based on where you are now

About the Instructor:
Debbie has written and published eight books and ghostwritten two. Content Editing since 2022 and seeing the need for an understanding of self-publishing, she researched extensively and outlined a seamless step-by-step process. Her full-time career is teaching, writing, content editing, and ghostwriting. She has walked dozens of authors through the exciting, yet sometimes challenging steps from manuscript to a finished product they can be proud of and that does not look self-published.

Celesta Rimington

If you want readers to connect deeply with your story, this workshop will help you strengthen the emotional core of your writing so it resonates and lasts.

• Build characters that create stronger emotional impact
• Use plot, setting, and theme to deepen reader connection
• Strengthen tension and emotional payoff in your story
• Apply revision strategies that increase emotional resonance
• Practice techniques through guided exercises and feedback

About the Instructor:
Celesta Rimington is the award-winning author of REACH, THE ELEPHANT’S GIRL, and TIPS FOR MAGICIANS. Her books are known for their rich settings, compelling characters, and emotional depth. She holds a degree in social psychology from Brigham Young University and has presented to thousands of students on resilience, creativity, and writing craft.

Annette Lyon

Your manuscript is written, revised, and ready to submit… or is it?

In this workshop, you’ll learn the surprisingly simple rules behind grammar, punctuation, and sentence flow so you can confidently approach revision and self-editing. We’ll cover the most common language issues that weaken a manuscript—and how to fix them—so your writing reads smoothly, clearly, and professionally.

Whether you’re refining your own work or strengthening your editing skills, you’ll leave with practical tools to polish prose, eliminate distractions, and help readers move effortlessly through the page.

About the Instructor:
Annette Lyon is a USA Today bestseller, Whitney Award-winner, and a 10-time recipient of Utah’s Best of State Medal for fiction. She’s been a professional editor for over a decade, working with Eschler Editing, Precision Editing Group, and as a freelancer, working with publishers and writers ranging from beginner to NY Times bestsellers. After writing primarily for the LDS and sweet romance markets, Annette’s first suspense—and first national—title, JUST ONE MORE, published in 2023 through Penzler Publishing’s Scarlet Imprint. She is represented by Jill Marsal of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.