[…]Heavenly Parents Art Show, and in the 11th and 12th International Art Competition at the Church History Museum. She has won two Purchase Awards in the competitions, along with a few other awards. Julie is proud of her Chinese cultural background and has been integrating her cultural background into creating art. Virtual Session: Three Facets of Managing a Private Music […]
[…]stand out the most. With this guidance, look for key phrases or words that could serve as the basis for the song’s lyrics or chorus. These phrases will help tie the song to the scripture and make it more memorable. Often, an entire song idea can grow from a single important word or phrase. For example, if you read Amos […]
[…]classes on a variety of subjects, including education, religion, marriage and family, the arts, history, genealogy, communication, youth classes, and much more. The program is designed primarily for adults, although everyone age 14 and older is welcome! Writer’s Digest Annual Conference The Writer’s Digest Annual Conference offers everything you need to advance your writing career creatively and professionally. Writers of all […]
[…]provide an excellent character foil, reflecting qualities or abilities the hero needs to embrace to complete their developmental arc. For example, Ron and Hermione are Harry’s sidekicks (Harry Potter), Peeta is Katniss’s love interest (The Hunger Games), and Bumble Bee is Seth’s mentor (Transformers). Sometimes, the main character meets the B-story character earlier in the story, but they either aren’t […]
[…]when you envision success? Will you be performing to a stadium full of fans? Will you be living comfortably as a songwriter? Will you be creating 24/7 in your own massive studio space? What does success look like to you? Spell it out in detail. 4. Make a list of all your favorite products, hobbies, restaurants, social spots, etc. Brand […]
[…]early, and then stick to them. Never allow your writing (or editing or podcasting, etc.) to come before God, family, or Church duties. But don’t let inconsequential hobbies, distractions, or concerns take time away from your creative work either. Drink lots of water. I drink 20-30 cups of water a day, and it does amazing things to my energy level […]
[…]must follow the publisher’s style guide—it wastes time and money for the publisher to go back and fix style issues. Communication is essential. If you’re going to go over the hours expected by the publisher, talk to the publisher to see if you need more hours or if the project needs to change a bit. Authors/Manuscripts CF publishes general fiction, […]
[…]Sessions Praiseworthy Awards Gala Friday/Saturday, October 21–22 Main Conference Return to top Our thanks to our sponsors and partners: Gold Sponsors Become a […]
[…]October 7, in conjunction with our LDSPMA Annual Conference on October 8–9, 2021. You can register for workshops before or after registering for the conference, or you can even register for workshops without registering for the rest of the conference. See our registration page for the schedule of which workshops are in the morning and which are in the afternoon. […]
[…]feedback: “I loved the conference. So happy that there is a movement in the LDS community to form relationships and support each other.” “The real value to me of the LDSPMA conference is to make friendships that develop over time and become sources of networking and bouncing around ideas, either at the conference or via email throughout the year. So, […]
[…]to seeing they have what they need. As children of God ourselves, we also feel the heavenly pull to “create something that did not exist before,” as Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminds us. Creation is a godly attribute, and our participation in the arts is pleasing to our Father in Heaven. The book of Ecclesiastes tells us that to everything there […]
[…]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 […]
[…]able to relax in the creative process and let the ideas flow. A surprising way to find more time is to quarantine some chillout time in your daily schedule. Prioritize some downtime to listen to music, meditate, or just sit quietly. You’ll feel much less stressed and open to the creative flow. You’re still staring at the screen Sitting at […]