[…]Dunshee, Director of Audience Needs at the Church History Department Marketing Six-Step Marketing Plan for Publishers 11:05–11:50 a.m. 2258 Moderator: Steve Piersanti TJ da Roza (Jolly Fish Press) Zachary Strickland (Future House Publishing) Chris Schoebinger (Deseret Book) Business Behind the Curtain: What Publishers Actually Do 11:05–11:50 a.m. 2260 Peter Gardner, Brittany Rogers, Mike Walker, BYU Magazine Writing Helping Stories Sing 12:00–12:50 […]
[…]I don’t even like that show. Plus, I wrote and published three books while I was a pregnant stay-at-home mom with a toddler and later a newborn. I realized if I could be productive at that busy stage of my life, my excuse of “not having enough time” was really a way to rationalize my procrastination. How do we turn […]
[…]on the page, I feel better for having taken time to work on my art. And nothing beats the floating-on-clouds feeling of being able to type the words “The End” when I finish a draft of a new story. Taking time to be creative has more benefits than just feeling good. President Uchtdorf added, “We develop ourselves and others when […]
[…]home to wash and feed them. She would sit with a stranger’s head upon her lap for hours to give comfort and consolation in his or her last moments of life. My friend wrote Mother Teresa a letter asking how she could do this day after day. How could she continuously serve under such horrible, revolting circumstances? Her reply simply […]
[…]that to be true. LDSPMA gave me a foundation to start a career in something I love. I write for LDSDaily.com, I have published my first book, and I run a podcast called Mission Report designed to instruct future missionaries on how they can better prepare for their missions. I’m grateful for the resources and knowledge LDSPMA supplies me with. […]
[…]of the details you’ll want to discuss are deadlines, costs, payment arrangements, and a work-for-hire contract where your work is protected and the editor is under an NDA (nondisclosure agreement). You should be able to discuss these details over the phone—either with someone in the company you’ve hired, or the editor themselves if they are an individual freelancer. And make […]
[…]often are not strong enough to sustain a sharp edge. Whittling knives have longer, rounded handles for better control and fixed blades that retain their sharpness. I use a bench knife—those come in several shapes and sizes. You might wish to use a thumb guard to ensure you don’t cut yourself while carving. Carving gloves may also be helpful for […]
[…]but Handy says these songs sometimes lack “nutrition”—she compares them to a type of “comfort food.” Musicians need not be afraid of challenging their audiences, whether young or old. Music can serve as an essential teaching tool. As President Nelson reminded us, “The Lord loves effort.” Effort fosters learning. We can promote faith through music by inspiring listeners to “seek […]
[…]until I set out to write a novel that I discovered I’d been making some rookie mistakes. Through my study of the craft, suggestions from editors, and earning an MA in English and creative writing, I’ve compiled a list of tips you might find helpful. While no one wants their artistic endeavors stifled by dos and don’ts, incorporating these suggestions […]