Mark your calendars! The 2022 Annual Conference will be October 20–22, 2022, at the BYU Conference Center in Provo, Utah. Friday, October 8, […]
[…]Hemsath Owens Time: Tues, September 10, 6 – 7:20 pm MST Learn the elements of humor from a former ComedySportz captain, and see how those elements translate to the written page using examples that focus on literature instead of memes or movies. With tips for setting, dialogue, pacing, punctuation, word placement, and letter choice, this class will have something to […]
[…]work that I provide.” Know why you work Doesn’t have to be “culturally acceptable”—for example, for women, whether you come from a culture of working women or stay-at-home mom women. Erin wants the younger generation to know that she worked while raising kids. It can work! You will be fine! Your kids will be fine! Know your personality type Color […]
[…]writing and making art build off each other. A story I’m working on will often give me an idea for an image I want to create and vice versa. Combining writing and art means I rarely run out of ideas. I keep track of them in a file and remind myself to be selective. A notepad sits beside my bed […]
[…]specific (e.g., including numbers) is important. Freelancers Cedar Fort (CF) usually hires freelancers only for illustration and occasionally for copyediting. However, many other publishers use freelancers regularly. Freelancers 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 […]
[…]were in China as part of the 2019 BYU China Spectacular, I befriended the Chinese students who performed for us when we visited their university dance classes. The beautiful thing is that, in each of these encounters, it didn’t matter if we spoke the same language or not; we were united through our love of dance. In fact, to me, […]
[…]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 […]
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[…]The answers your friends give you are going to help you market yourself to your target audience. For example, if three out of five say that your characters are so realistic and relatable, take advantage of that. Tell the world that these characters will be their new best friends. If they tell you that your expertise has changed their lives, […]
[…]the craft is a lifelong calling…,”[3] so let’s perfect our craft together! Become a chapter leader of LDSPMA in your community and make connections with others while you discuss ways to perfect your craft. If you are interested, please contact Marianna at mariannari@hotmail.com [1] Pinker, Steven. The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st […]
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[…]work slightly ahead of schedule. Use a friend, incentive, or device to help hold you accountable for meeting deadlines. Added Value: When I was hunting online for a tried-and-true chili recipe, the photos and reviews all ended up looking and sounding very much the same. However, one recipe used cocoa as a secret ingredient. This tip had me hooked. Trust your […]