Posted @withrepost • @byutma Melissa Leilani Larson (@mel_leilani) discovered her talent and love for crafting words at an early age, writing her first short story in third grade. She majored in English at BYU, determined to become a novelist — until a single class in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts changed the course of her career. Many of Larson’s biggest successes — including the screenplay for 2018 feature film “Jane and Emma” — are rooted in her own explorations of the history and drama of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faith and the experiences of women. Larson also worked as a writer for the Church History Department on “Saints." - Larson is now one of only three playwrights — and the only woman — to win three Association for Mormon Letters Drama awards. Each accomplishment is a reminder to Larson of the hard work that goes into every draft. Read more about how #byutma influenced this BYU grad turned award- winning writer in the bio link. #byutma #byuplaywriting #AssociationForMormonLetters #janeandemma @janeandemmamovie https://www.instagram.com/p/B3DRXjEhPkK/?igshid=1494m88r9xlg6