[…]in-depth research, writing, and editing after the book suddenly landed a publishing contract. It is for anyone who came home for any reason, as well as for parents, church leaders, and friends of early returned missionaries. It is filled with academic and spiritual research, anecdotes from myself and other early-returned missionaries, and advice for coping with the sudden loss of […]
[…]to me. What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative journey? I was told to “be myself” (by the Spirit). My interpretation of that was not to write to chase readership but to write what I feel and what is in my mind and heart. It has made the journey a great personal growth experience for […]
[…]and were called the Emerging Author Awards. Middle Grade / Young Adult Poetry Religious Topic Historical Fiction Memoir / History SciFi / Fantasy Short […]
[…]work to get eyes on it. There’s a whole world of information out there on how to do that, but this is a good place to start. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mariah K. Porter is an author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Her YA Fantasy series, Recovering Happily Ever After, is about teens struggling with anxiety and depression the same way she does. When […]
[…]us a fresh view about God, about ourselves, and about the world.”Please watch and share. This is an integral part of my personal testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I discovered it through years of diligent personal scripture study, and I am supposed to share it, so please indulge me in my efforts to do so in this creative manner. If you want […]
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[…]I wrote the original script for a successful feature documentary film called “In Search of Historic Jesus.” I wrote a book called “A Case for Latter-day Christianity.” My article on the Book of Mormon was “most read” on Meridian Magazine last year. What inspired you to become a creator of media? An accidental summer job at a military photo lab […]
[…]them as numerals In short, a copyeditor takes what you’ve written and polishes it; their job is to make you, the author, look as good as possible. Substantive Editor The substantive editor holds a somewhat different role than the proofreader and the copyeditor. While the proofreader and the copyeditor ensure that the text and format of a manuscript are ready […]
[…]to the craft of communicating Christ’s gospel and eternal truths is an endeavor I am motivated to “take a full part.” My task will be to spare not my voice. What advice do you have for someone just starting out in your field? Pray often. The task of writing this first book has taken many months of writing and many […]
[…]at home while you’re social distancing: 6 tips for a positive experience” What inspired you to become a creator of media? I have a lot to say on many topics; writing and podcasting helps me move conversations out of my head and into the world where I can make a difference. My current project, Women of Ambition Podcast, gives me […]
[…]and LIFELIKE by Sheila A. Nielson (a 14th annual Whitney Award finalist). What inspired you to become a creator of media? Since I learned to read at age 4, I’ve been fascinated with stories. I love words, I love stories. I was about 12 when I realized that people wrote books, and thought, maybe, I could write one too! I […]
[…]Your Costume Buying a costume or most of the pieces from places like Amazon or Halloween stores is totally okay. Cosplay is made up of whatever components you feel work best for your budget and time. Is the wig available to buy online? Buy it! Often some pieces aren’t available to buy, so that’s when I dive into the process […]
Self-Publishing ‘Writing part is the easy part’—How Utah’s self-published authors survive and even thrive without big-name publishers, Deseret News, January 2019 Marketing How to Get Your Book Done Quickly: A Cautionary Tale, Angela Eschler, Eschler Editing, February 2017 Reading The Bookish Life, Joseph Epstein, November […]
[…]to serve and to uplift. When you use your God-given talents for good, you are entitled to his help and blessing. His grace will enhance your natural abilities and allow you to create things much greater than you would on your own. Talents are meant to be shared, and you can be a light to the world, the proverbial city […]
[…]arts that celebrated the life of the Savior and taught other important gospel concepts. Visitors to Nauvoo can still attend events held in the cultural hall to this day, and it’s a marvelous experience. As Latter-day Saint creators today, we frequently feel a pull to use our talents for the same objective—to honor the Savior and to convey our love […]