February 2022

February 28, 2022 By Jeremy Madsen

February 23: Social Media Questions and Answers

A discussion with social media expert Mimi Bascom

What is a social media “brand”? How often should I post? How is Instagram different than Facebook? How do I build an engaged audience on Instagram?

Bio: Mimi Bascom is an influencer and freelance social media manager/strategist. She enjoys creating content for her personal brand to show people that religion is still relevant, and she helps brands organically build an audience online and increase revenue (you can view her work at mimibascom.com). She is a recent BYU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communications, and she has been working in the social media industry for the past three years.

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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.”

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.”

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!”

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.”

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.”

Sometimes Things Do Work Out

By Steve Dunn Hanson – We can choose how any situation or circumstance we find ourselves in will ultimately affect us. We can literally shape the results of all our experiences.

Cussing & Creating: 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t (& Should!) Use Profanities in Your Writing

By Lizzy Pingry – Writers must evaluate the way they express themselves: how does our use of language and its profanities build or destroy our stories?

Portrait of a Painter: The Journey of Latter-day Saint Artist Dan Wilson

By Howard Collett – “God is in the very details of our work. That doesn’t just apply to Christian artists working on temple paintings, but it applies to anyone in any career. God can answer specific questions to help us be better providers, better employees, better employers, better husbands or wives, or wherever we need help.” – Artist, Dan Wilson

Inspiration & Service in the Creative Process

By Steve Dunn Hanson – Mastering technique is not the same as creating something meaningful or life-changing. If our desire is to do that…our relationship with the Savior is key.

Latter-day Profiles

Latter-day Profiles is a collaborative effort of students, faculty, and staff at Brigham Young University-Idaho. The program features in-depth interviews with noteworthy members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Guests range from leaders in business and industry to educators, to musicians and authors to volunteers. All have stories to tell that are […]

The Power of the Word: LDSPMA 2017 Conference

By Kristen Reber – Our annual conference in 2017 was held on September 22 and 23 at the BYU Salt Lake Center. The theme was “The Power of the Word.” The Spirit was strong as we listened to knowledgeable and inspired speakers share both spiritual and practical lessons for our publishing careers.

February 23: Social Media Questions and Answers

A discussion with social media expert Mimi Bascom

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