As we study the Doctrine and Covenants and Church history this year, we invite you to share your perspectives as Latter-day Saint women. We hope to share these essays in order to further enrich our study, understanding, and devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Essay writers may take a wide variety of approaches to explore the experiences of LDS women. Your essays may range from personal narratives to scholarly research. These essays may address questions such as the following:
~ What Christlike examples of present-day women have directly influenced you in your life? What perspectives can you share on their discipleship?
~ What stories from your family history have helped you strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ? What women of the past have shaped your perspective on the gospel?
~ How can LDS women approach reading the Doctrine and Covenants in a productive and thoughtful way? How does this book of scripture– written for our modern times– help you navigate your discipleship?
~ What experiences have you had with the on-going restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ? How has your Christian discipleship functioned within or outside church structures and activities?
– What does it mean to be a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? How do you define LDS womanhood?
These essays can be a mix of narrative, theology, research, and intuition. Writers will work with our editors to produce well-written and thoughtful essays. Each essay will be between 1,000 and 2,500 words and will be developed in drafts (first draft – feedback – revisions – final).
We welcome new writers! Prospective writers should submit a brief 100 – 300 word description of a proposed essay, along with a writing sample to essays@ldswomenproject.com Please send essay descriptions on or before March 15. We will be accepting and publishing completed essays throughout the year.