[…]of Mormon Rhymes: Isaiah ChaptersIsaiah Joke Book (soon to be released) What inspired you to become a creator of media? I love finding creative ways to make the scriptures engaging, fun, and more understandable. I created Book of Mormon Rhymes after being inspired by a classic nursery rhyme book that was handed down to me by my grandmother. I read […]
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[…]that a frustrated Ammon in the Book of Mormon haltingly noted that he could not give expression to “the smallest part which I feel” (Alma 26:16). Seeking Improvement It comes as no surprise to many artists that their work goes unheralded, and the adulation of accomplishment is silently celebrated in the innermost recesses. Most artists enjoy their craft independently from […]
[…]before, or that their love for the Savior has expanded, or that they have a new sense of peace and comfort, I rejoice in being an instrument, for that has been my intent. Those kind of responses are my highlights. What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative journey? Listen! Listen to your readers. Listen to […]
[…]They were happier! Moskowitz shared his take on a Yiddish proverb to explain the situation: “To a worm in horseradish, the world is horseradish.” To put it simply, what it means is that sometimes when we are put in a situation or circumstance in life, we have a hard time seeing beyond it. It can often become our world. Coming […]
[…]flesh out aloud and on paper. A similar process can be said of my visual works—the images start to form in my mind’s eye, and then I see myself add the details mentally before doing rough sketches and finished pieces. In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative pursuits? […]
[…]from any genre and on any topic you would like. Picture books to epic fantasy. Romance to memoir. Historical fiction or nonfiction. Poetry or essays. Do you have a manuscript on how to make goat cheese? Or maybe you have a more serious subject matter that needs to be heard. Send it over. The sky’s the limit. All you need […]
[…]teaching. Susan joined the faculty at Brigham Young University in 1978 as a professor of Church history and doctrine—the first woman to become a full-time religion professor at BYU. She later served as associate dean of General Education and Honors and as director of Church history for the Religious Studies Center. In 2000 she received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished […]
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[…]information regarding the subject of the film. I was interested and eager to see how the historical story of Willard Bean and his wife, Rebecca Bean, would be told. The film takes the audience on a journey back to a time when religious prejudice in the United States was common, especially for a faith that was unfamiliar to the majority […]
[…]than I’ll ever be able to get on paper in my lifetime. Until the Lord intervenes and finds a way to force me to stop writing, you will continue to see content emerging from my brain. Writing is my happy place. In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative […]
[…]etc. Substantive or deep-line editing looks at your writing. The primary goal at this stage is to address the artistry, clarity, word economy, voice, and emotional impact of each sentence and paragraph (which can include any last little issues with the developmental points above, like pacing, dialogue, and rhetoric). Copyediting is that final, fresh set of eyes where the editor […]
The 2024 LDSPMA Annual Conference October 17–19UVU Sorensen Student Center Welcome to the largest gathering of Latter-day Saint writers, artists, media creators, and publishing professionals! 8 Tracks of Breakout Sessions Over 53 breakout sessions will feature dozens of leaders in publishing, media, and the arts who will share best practices, life lessons, and industry secrets. At the conference, you’ll pick and […]
[…]you like others to know about you or your creative process? I love mothering and writing and try to combine the two whenever I can. I want to see more stories with mother protagonists. My mission is to educate, validate, and elevate the work of mothering. In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice […]
[…]daily creative work? Music. I find a lot of inspiration and ideas in the lyrics of music. I love to listen to music while writing, too. What would you like others to know about you or your creative process? Everyone is different. I love listening to music while I write and some people may find it distracting. I don’t write […]