[…]Nir Eyal) AI is the newest iteration of the age-old debate and tension between art and business. (Is “writing to the market” bad art? Is asking AI to “write to the market” bad art?) Scott’s advice about using AI in your workflow: Specific Use Cases How do traditional publishers feel about writers who use AI? Comments from Participants in the […]
[…]to bring light and hope to the world. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Winning “Best Inspirational” and “Book of the Year” awards for my books is such an honor. But the true highlights come when readers contact me to tell me how my books have changed their lives. That’s why I continue to write. What […]
[…]act has a purpose, which helps us understand the beats within it. Act 1 is your “thesis” world. It’s a statement of how things are. Each beat within Act 1 is a study of your protagonist’s regular life and how they interact with it. Even the Catalyst and Debate—the “invitation”—deal more with the life that is rather than the one […]
[…]most of my life, I’ve known what I wanted to do for a living,” he said on the occasion of his fortieth year in the industry. “I just didn’t know it would be drawing for the Church.” His very first piece of art to be recognized in a Church magazine was actually published in the Friend when he was seven […]
[…]submit your query letter to be reviewed in the panel, email it as a Word document or a PDF to Aurellia Saunders at asaunders@ldspma.org by October 1. Fiction: First Pages Staci Olsen Time: Friday, October 18, 10:00-10:50 amRoom: Ragan Theater If an acquisitions editor read your first page, would they request to see more of your manuscript? Find out in […]
[…]prepared to help at the LDSPMA annual conference this month, I have been reminded how important it is to “learn your craft,” as Josi S. Kilpack put it in our Advice from the Experts article. But what exactly does that mean? Different people might tell you different things, and it might look different for every profession, but for me it […]
[…]you’re passionate about. Something you can write about pretty much every week. Third—and this is crucial—make a plan. When to post, how often to post. (Hint: Monday mornings are a great internet traffic time.) Without a plan, you’re going to struggle to keep up. Trust me, I know. Create a spreadsheet with dates and topics. Set reminders. If you can, […]
We are thrilled to offer even more deep-dive workshops to be held virtually on September 24 in conjunction with our LDSPMA Annual Conference on September 25–26, 2020. Thursday, September 24 Preconference […]
[…]on Audible (the easy way) According to Julie, the easiest and fastest way to publish on Audible is to hire a professional narrator using Audible’s “back office” site and service called ACX. The first step is to apply and get accepted for publication with Audible. Next, create a client account on ACX. From there, you can browse the profiles of […]
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[…]benefits to members, and potential impact in the world. Pasted below is an initial essay by Christopher Robbins (one of the founders of LDSPMA) to get the discussion started. If you have comments on Christopher’s essay or want to submit your own essay, please send them here. Why Do We Need an Latter-day Saint Publishing Association? Written by Christopher Robbins, founder […]
[…]and trust. Just 3 Ideas: Edit and re-edit your work. Ask a skilled and trusted colleague to review your work. Fact-check scrupulously. Timeliness: Half of falling in love is finding the right person; the other half is finding that special someone at the right time. By the same token, who wants to read a fascinating movie review about last year’s blockbuster? […]
[…]to use a company to help with self-publishing (a hybrid publisher), see if the company has a history of working with traditional publishers. What is the typical budget for self-publishing? It depends on how long your book is and how big your audience is (and who they are). $1,000–$5,000 is the typical range. What is the average timeline for self-publishing? […]