Q: How do I subscribe to Powerful Possibilities?
A: I'm so glad you asked! At this very second, we don't have an email newsletter set up yet. But send me a DM on Instagram @lookslikewandering with your email address and I'll sign you up when it's live!
A: The initial idea was to be sort of like a virtual Sunday School, delivered in your inbox the first Sunday of every month. I'm loosening the reigns a bit and am not sure it will be the first Sunday exactly, but that's the goal! Easy and straight to your inbox, with every article also accessible on the website.
Q: What is the goal of Powerful Possibilities?
A: To empower Latter-day Saints and other Christians to become more confident critical thinkers. Powerful Possibilities is for those seeking to expand their view of LDS theology and culture, and to connect with others who are seeking the same.
Q: Do you accept article submissions?
A: Yes! That is a BIG part of why I created Powerful Possibilities--I (Allie) share my own writing on Instagram and on my website. This is for YOU to share and connect with others who are sharing progressive LDS views.
If you are interested in contributing an article, piece of artwork, or other contribution to the newsletter and website, please submit this form. You don't need to have the article written already, but simply an idea of what you'd like to share about.
While our guidelines will be evolving as the newsletter gets started, here are some basic things to remember:
1. We only seek to spread goodness. Please be conscious of not bashing LDS beliefs or theology. We want to expand, not diminish.
2. Please aim to keep submissions doctrinally sound. If anything blatantly goes against doctrine, it will not be accepted.
3. We may not have time to respond to every submission, and we may hold onto proposals if they don't fit in upcoming email newsletters. If we don't accept it right away, we may in the future.
4. While you don't need to provide the full article in this proposal (we will reach out if we want you to write it for an upcoming newsletter), keep in mind that articles should be kept to under 800 words.
Q: Do you accept artwork submissions?
A: Yes! If you are an artist, we'd love to feature your work, if it fits with Powerful Possibilities! We are specifically interested in depictions of Christ or other uplifting Christian themes.
Q: Do you pay writers and artists for their contributions to Powerful Possibilities?
A: No and yes. I prefer to under-promise and over-deliver, so for that sake, I'll say no. But I do intend on paying writers and artists a little bit out of my own pocket to start. As we begin receiving sponsorships (see below) and donations from readers, I plan to increase the amount I'm able to pay contributors.
Q: Do you accept sponsorships?
A: Yes! Though we're still working out the kinks with that. One thing at a time. If you have a product or platform that you would like featured on our website and email newsletter, please reach out to me (Allie).
Q: Are you on social media?
A: I'm still waiting to see how this takes off, so for now, you can connect through my (Allie)'s Instagram, @lookslikewandering. If we build a large enough audience, or have extra help running Powerful Possibilities, then we will establish a second Instagram account. I'm trying to keep it manageable to run on my own for now!