Events – LDS Publisher

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to me to be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

Conduit 23 (Speculative Writing)
May 24-26, 2013 • Salt Lake City
Cost: $35 (?)
More info at: http://conduit-sf.com/

Writers@Work Conference
June 5-9, 2013 • Alta Lodge, Utah
More info at: http://www.writersatwork.org/wp/?page_id=747

Writing & Illustrating for Young Readers
June 17-21, 2013 • Sandy, Utah
Cost: Dependent upon what you sign up to attend.
More info at: http://www.wifyr.com/index.php

Teen Writers Conference
June 22, 2013 • Weber State University, Utah
For ages 13 to 19 only!
More info at: http://www.teenwritersconference.org/index.html

iWriteNetwork Summer Workshop
July 12 – 13, 2013 • Orem, University Mall
Cost: $35 for 1 day; $60 for 2 days
More info at: http://www.iwritenetwork.com/ (top of right sidebar)

Heart of the West Romance Writers Conference
October 11 & 12, 2013 • Silver Baron Lodge, Deer Valley, UT
Theme: Making Our Mark on the Writing World
More info at: http://www.utahrwa.com/HOWConference.html

League of Utah Writers Roundup
September 13-14, 2013 • Salt Lake City, UT
More info at: http://www.luwriters.org/roundup.html

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

2nd Annual WUFC Writing Contest: the Drive to Thrive
Needed: Fiction short stories or partial novels, all genres. Non-Fiction memoir, essay, editorial. Max word 4,000 words. Winners published in anthology. They are also looking for volunteer judges, editors, proofreaders, etc.
Entry Fee: $30 per submission; no limit.
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2013 (I think)
More info at: http://writersunitetofightcancer.com/

Flagship Magazine (FlyingIslandPress.com)
Needed: Sci-fi and Fantasy Short stories (2,000 – 7,000 words), with a positive spin. They pay $25 per story.
Submission deadline: Ongoing
More info at: http://flyingislandpress.com/submission-guidelines/

Miscellaneous

Whitney Awards Gala
May 11, 2013 • Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT
Cost: $35.00. Tickets required.
More info at: http://whitneyawards.com/wordpress/2010/12/16/get-your-tickets-for-the-whitney-awards-gala/

Upcoming Events

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

LDStorymakers Conference
May 10–11, 2013 • Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT
More info at: http://ldstorymakers.com/conferences/2013-conference/

Writers@Work Conference
June 5-9, 2013 • Alta Lodge, Utah
More info at: http://www.writersatwork.org/wp/?page_id=747

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Miscellaneous

Upcoming Events

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

IndieReCon Online Conference
Feb. 12-14, 2013
More info at http://www.indierecon.org/

Life, the Universe, & Everything #31
Feb. 14-16, 2013• Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT
More info at http://ltue.net/

LDStorymakers Conference
May 10–11, 2013 • Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT
Registration begins December 1st!

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Xchyler Publishing Steampunk Anthology
Needed: Classics Redux, expanded in a Steampunk fashion (7,500 – 15,000 words).
Submissions: December 15, 2012–January 15, 2013.
More info at: http://www.xchylerpublishing.com/site.cfm/Submissions/Anthology-Submissions.cfm

Michael Young Christmas Anthology #2
Needed: Short stories (500 – 10,000 words) based on a Christmas Carol.
Submission deadline: Ongoing
More info at: http://adventanthology.wordpress.com.

Miscellaneous

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

LDStorymakers Conference
May 10–11, 2013 • Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT
Registration begins December 1st!

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

LDS Publisher’s 6th Annual Christmas Story Contest
Needed: Short stories with a Christmas theme. Any genre. Maximum word count 3000 words.
Deadline: TODAY! November 30, 2012
More info at: 2012 Christmas Story Contest.

Miscellaneous

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

SCBWI Utah/Southern Idaho Plot Master Class, November 17, 2012
The Chase Mill inside Tracy Aviary, 589 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
with Cheryl Klein, Sr Editor at Arthur A. Levine Books
Cost: $125 members; $150 non-members
More info at: http://www.scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=49&sec=Conf

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Living with a Widower Stories
Needed: Stories from those who are or have been in a relationship with a widower. It doesn’t matter if you just dated a widower once or have been happily married to one for 30 years, if you have a story to share, send it in.
Submission deadline: November 1, 2012
More info at: www.abelkeogh.com

LDS Publisher’s 6th Annual Christmas Story Contest
Needed: Short stories with a Christmas theme. Any genre. Maximum word count 3000 words.
Submissions: November 1–30, 2012
More info at: Christmas Story Contest.

Miscellaneous

NaNoWriMo starts November 1st!

Morning Study Companions: a new product to help LDS missionaries focus their morning study and enjoy their missions even more.
Needed: We are looking for missionaries who served in the following countries: Mexico/Spain, France, Germany/Austria/Switzerland, Brazil, Russia/Ukraine to help with design.
More info at: http://igg.me/p/255054?a=1624622

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

Heart of the West Conference, October 5 & 6, 2012
Silver Baron Lodge, Deer Valley, UT
Romance Writers of America
More info at:http://www.utahrwa.com/HOWConference.html

Heritage Writer’s Guild 2012 Writer’s Conference, October 12 & 13, 2012
850 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah
*Can’t find a website for it but here’s the announcement at LinkedIn
More info at: http://linkd.in/NbMvmB

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Living with a Widower Stories
Needed: Stories from those who are or have been in a relationship with a widower. It doesn’t matter if you just dated a widower once or have been happily married to one for 30 years, if you have a story to share, send it in.
Submission deadline: November 1, 2012
More info at: www.abelkeogh.com

Miscellaneous

Start planning now for NaNoWriMo in November!

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

LDStorymakers Midwest Conference, September 15, 2012
Holiday Inn, Olathe, KS
More info at: ldstorymakers.com

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

New Multi-Author, Multi-Genre Book Project: Cardinal Directions
Needed: Four authors to help me with an experimental type of series that will include six books.
Submission deadline: ?
More info at: www.writermike.com

Four Centuries of Mormon Stories Fiction & Art Contest
Fiction and artwork depicting Latter-day Saints in the 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd centuries.
Submission deadline: September ?
More info at: www.everydaymormonwriter.com

Our Voices Online Magazine
Accepting article submissions for inspiring stories from you, the reader. Have you had an experience or trial where you learned some important lessons? Have you witnessed some miracles in your life? How about a humorous story? Chances are there are many who will benefit from and be inspired and uplifted by your story.
Submission deadline: Ongoing
More info at: http://ourvoicesmagazine.com/

Miscellaneous

Camp NaNoWriMo, August, 2012
Write 50,000 words in one month
More info at: campnanowrimo.org

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

Write On Con, August 14-15, 2012
Online Writers Conference
More info at: www.writeoncon.com

LDStorymakers Midwest Conference, September 15, 2012
Holiday Inn, Olathe, KS
More info at: ldstorymakers.com

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Writers Unite to Fight Cancer
Theme: Courage to Thrive
Submission deadline: August 15th, 2012
More info at: writersunitetofightcancer.com

Miscellaneous

Camp NaNoWriMo, August, 2012
Write 50,000 words in one month
More info at: campnanowrimo.org

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

Utah Valley Writers Workshop, July 27 & 28, 2012
Co-sponsored by Alpine School District and iWriteNetwork
Alpine School District Office, 575 N 100 E, American Fork, UT
More info at: wewritenetwork.blogspot.com

Write On Con, August 14-15, 2012
Online Writers Conference
More info at: www.writeoncon.com

LDStorymakers Midwest Conference, September 15, 2012
Holiday Inn, Olathe, KS
More info at: ldstorymakers.com

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Writers Unite to Fight Cancer
Theme: Courage to Thrive
Submission deadline: August 15th, 2012
More info at: writersunitetofightcancer.com

New Multi-Author, Multi-Genre Book Project: Cardinal Directions
Needed: Four authors to help me with an experimental type of series that will include six books.
More info at: www.writermike.com

Miscellaneous

Camp NaNoWriMo, August, 2012
Write 50,000 words in one month
More info at: campnanowrimo.org

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note #1: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Note #2: I may update this post throughout the month. If you’re looking for an even, keep checking back.

Writing Conferences

Million Dollar Outline, June 1 & 2, 2012
David Farland
Comfort Inn, Dallas, TX
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/outlines/

Professional Writers’ Workshop, June 4-8, 2012
David Farland
Ramada Inn, St George, UT
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/professional_writers/

Writers@Work Conference, June 6-10, 2012
Alta Lodge, Alta, UT.
More info at: www.writersatwork.org

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers, June 18–22, 2012
Sandy, UT
More info at: http://www.wifyr.com/

Write On Con, August 14-15, 2012
Online Writers Conference
More info at: www.writeoncon.com

LDStorymakers Midwest Conference, September 15, 2012
Holiday Inn, Olathe, KS
More info at: ldstorymakers.com

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Irreantum
Fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry contests.
Submission period: through May 31, 2012
More info at: http://irreantum.mormonletters.org/

Choir Director Handbook
Short first-hand experiences from LDS choir directors about what has worked with your choir. 250-1000 word in length. Possible topics may include: a spiritual experience you had relating to choir; a different method you tried in choir that produced good results; a successful way you found to recruit and retain choir members; anything success story you feel would be helpful for other directors.
Submission deadline: June 30, 2012
More info at: http://www.writermike.com/p/current-projects.html

Miscellaneous

Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes
Lots of books, critiques, and other things of interest to writers and readers.
Auction Open: May 1-31, 2012
More info at: brendanovak.auctionanything.com

Upcoming Events

Do you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers? If so, please email the information and link(s) to meto be included in next month’s post. Event posts go live on the last Friday of each month.

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

LDStorymakers, May 4-5, 2012
Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT.
More info at: http://ldstorymakers.com

Write That Novel, May 18 & 19, 2012
David Farland
Comfort Suites, Meridian, ID
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/write_that_novel/

Spring on the NING, May 19, 2012
iWriteNetwork
More info at: http://wewritenetwork.blogspot.com/

Million Dollar Outline, June 1 & 2, 2012
David Farland
Comfort Inn, Dallas, TX
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/outlines/

Professional Writers’ Workshop, June 4-8, 2012
David Farland
Ramada Inn, St George, UT
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/professional_writers/

Writers@Work Conference, June 6-10, 2012
Alta Lodge, Alta, UT.
More info at: www.writersatwork.org

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers, June 18–22, 2012
Sandy, UT
More info at: http://www.wifyr.com/

Write On Con, August 14-15, 2012
Online Writers Conference
More info at: www.writeoncon.com

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Steampunk Short Story Anthology
Looking for short stories in steampunk genre.
Submission period: April 1, 2012 through ?
More info at: Bloggin’ Outloud

Sword & Sorceress Anthology
Looking for short stories in the sword and sorcerer sub-genre with a strong female protagonist.
Submission period: through May 12, 2012
More info at: http://www.mzbworks.com/guidelines.htm

Irreantum
Fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry contests.
Submission period: through May 31, 2012
More info at: http://irreantum.mormonletters.org/

Miscellaneous

Upcoming Events

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement by LDS Publisher. It’s for your information only.

Writing Conferences

Romantic Times Booklovers Convention, April 11-15, 2012
For Readers & Writers
Hyatt Regency, Rosemont, IL
More info at: www.rtconvention.com

“Write Here in Ephraim,” April 14, 2012
Greenwood Student Center
Snow College, Ephraim, UT
More info at: www.shirleybahlmann.com

Million Dollar Outline, April 20 & 21, 2012
David Farland
La Quinta Inn, Orem UT
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/outlines/

Superstars Writing Seminar, April 30-May 2, 2012
David Farland, Brandon Sanderson, Dean Wesley Smith & more
Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, NV
More info at: www.superstarswritingseminars.com

Creating an Authentic Cultural Voice, April 26-29, 2012
Highlights for Children
More info at: www.highlightsfoundation.org/content/creating-authentic-cultural-voice

LDStorymakers, May 4-5, 2012
Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT.
More info at: http://ldstorymakers.com

Write That Novel, May 18 & 19, 2012
David Farland
Comfort Suites, Meridian, ID
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/write_that_novel/

Million Dollar Outline, June 1 & 2, 2012
David Farland
Comfort Inn, Dallas, TX
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/outlines/

Professional Writers’ Workshop, June 4-8, 2012
David Farland
Ramada Inn, St George, UT
More info at: http://www.davidfarland.com/writingworkshops/professional_writers/

Writers@Work Conference, June 6-10, 2012
Alta Lodge, Alta, UT.
More info at: www.writersatwork.org

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers, June 18–22, 2012
Sandy, UT
More info at: http://www.wifyr.com/

Write On Con, August 14-15, 2012
Online Writers Conference
More info at: www.writeoncon.com

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Steampunk Short Story Anthology
Looking for short stories in steampunk genre.
Submission period: April 1, 2012 through ?
More info at: Bloggin’ Outloud

Wilderness Interface Zone
Looking for a guest bloggers and a variety of nature writing by LDS authors (and others).
More info at: wilderness.motleyvision.org

Miscellaneous

Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes
Donations wanted.
Deadline: February 15, 2012
More info at: brendanovak.auctionanything.com

Mormon Lit Blitz (Guest Post)

“We must read, and think, and feel, and pray, and then bring forth our thoughts, and polish and preserve them. This will make literature.”—Orson F. Whitney

Fifty years ago, most schools taught that making literature was a matter of combining great language and universal human values. Since then, millions of readers have decided that context also counts: that it’s nice to get our grand human dilemmas through the lens of very specific cultures with their unique values, traditions, tensions.

Mormon Artist magazine is hosting the Mormon Lit Blitz, an online literary contest organized by James Goldberg and Scott Hales. We believe that Mormon experience is rich enough to inspire engaging poems, stories, and essays—and are ready to offer thirteen pieces as proof.

From March 1st to March 15th, readers may vote for the pieces they like best, and the author of the winning piece will be awarded a Kindle loaded with works of Mormon literature. Instructions for voting can be found here.

[LDSP Note: As with my short story contests, please vote for the piece you like best, not for your friends.]

The thirteen pieces featured in the contest were selected from almost two hundred entries from four different countries. They were written to appeal broadly to Latter-day Saint audiences, particularly committed members of the Church. However, the judges were careful to select artistic works that avoided the cheesiness and preachiness that people often associate with Mormon literature.

We hope you will enjoy the Mormon Lit Blitz. Please support the finalists by reading their work and voting for your favorites.

Finalists
Marilyn Nielson’s “In Bulk,”

Wm Morris’s “The Elder Who Wouldn’t Stop,”

Jeanna Mason Stay’s “No Substitute for Chocolate,”

Emily Harris Adams’ “Second Coming,”

Sandra Tayler’s “The Road Not Taken,”

Merrijane Rice’s “Stillborn,”

Kathryn Soper’s “Oil of Gladness,”

Emily Debenham’s “The Shoe App,”

Deja Earley’s “Cada Regalo Perfecto,”

Kerry Spencer’s “The Gloaming,”

Jonathon Penny’s “Babel,”

Jeanine Bee’s “The Hearts of the Fathers,”

Marianne Hales Harding’s “Red Rock.”

You can stay updated on the Mormon Lit Blitz by liking it on Facebook (here), following it on Twitter (here), and/or subscribing to the Mormon Artist blog (http://feeds.feedburner.com/MormonArtist).

Upcoming Events

It’s the last Friday of the month, so it’s time for the monthly post of upcoming events.

Writing Conferences

Teen Author Book Camp, March 10, 2012
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. Teens only.
More info at: http://teenauthorbootcamp.com/

Writing for Charity, March 17, 2012
Provo City Library, Provo, UT
More info at: http://writingforcharity.blogspot.com/

“Write Here in Ephraim,” April 14, 2012
Greenwood Student Center
Snow College, Ephraim, UT
More info at: www.shirleybahlmann.com

LDStorymakers, May 4-5, 2012
Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT.
More info at: http://ldstorymakers.com

Writers@Work Conference, June 6-10, 2012
Alta Lodge, Alta, UT.
More info at: www.writersatwork.org

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers, June 18–22, 2012
Sandy, UT
More info at: http://www.wifyr.com/

Call for Submissions/Writing Competitions

Eugene England Memorial Personal Essay Contest
Essays that relate to the Latter-day Saint experience.
Deadline: February 29, 2012
More info at: SunstoneMagazine.com
(click on red box on calendar)

Writers@Work Writing Competition
For emerging writers in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Deadline: March 15, 2012
More info at: http://www.writersatwork.org/

Ender’s Game and Philosophy
Essays to be part of The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Abstract Deadline: March 19, 2012
More info at: And Philosophy

Christmas Anthology (Michael Young)
Short stories based on Christmas songs
Deadline: March 31, 2012
More info at: http://www.writermike.com/

Steampunk Short Story Anthology
Looking for short stories in steampunk genre.
Submission period: April 1, 2012 through ?
More info at: Bloggin’ Outloud

Wilderness Interface Zone
Looking for a guest bloggers and a variety of nature writing by LDS authors (and others).
More info at: wilderness.motleyvision.org

Miscellaneous

Brenda Novak’s Annual Auction for the Cure of Diabetes
Donations wanted.
Deadline: February 15, 2012
More info at: brendanovak.auctionanything.com

Upcoming Events

Starting a new feature to replace the old Events & Contests blog. The last Friday of the month, I’ll post calls for submissions and writing conferences. No more give-away feature or book signings.

If you know of a writing conference in your area or an open call for submissions that would would be of interest to LDS writers, please email the information and link(s) to me as soon as possible so they can be included in this monthly post.

Call for Sumissions

Marrying a Widower: Deadline February 15, 2012
Real life stories on life with a widower. Submissions should be 250-750 words.
More info at: www.abelkeogh.com

Writing For Charity: Deadline February 19, 2012
Short stories based on or inspired by the fairy tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. 7500 words or less. More info at: www.ericjamesstone.com

Writing Conferences

Life, the Universe & Everything (LTUE), February 9-11, 2012
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.
More info at: www.ltue.org

ANWA Conference, February 23-25, 2012
Mesa Hilton Hotel, Mesa, AZ
More info at: http://anwawritersconference.com/

Teen Author Book Camp, March 10, 2012
Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. Teens only.
More info at: http://teenauthorbootcamp.com/

LDStorymakers, May 4-5, 2012
Provo Marriott Hotel, Provo, UT.
More info at: http://ldstorymakers.com