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AUTHOR AWARDS PRESENTATION 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025

ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO, LAS VEGAS, NV

TAKE CENTER STAGE

Author Summit

WELCOME TO THE

🔹 Friday: "Ignite the Vision – The Author’s Purpose"

Theme: Inspiration, mindset, and the foundation for storytelling and authorship.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AMWelcome & Opening Remarks Live Welcome Kickoff by Dr. Jessie Bowen – setting the tone and purpose of the summit.

9:30 – 10:15 AMThe Power of Story: Why Your Voice Matters Keynote. A bestselling author or publisher shares the importance of personal narrative.

10:30 – 11:30 AMFaith, Purpose & Pen: Writing with Divine Direction Panel Discussion Christian authors and ministers share how faith drives their writing.

11:45 – 12:30 PMTurning Your Testimony Into a Transformational Workshop Break down the process of crafting a life experience into a compelling story.

12:30 – 1:30 PMLunch & Networking Break—Connect with attendees, featured authors, or exhibitors.

1:30 – 2:30 PM: Writing & Publishing 101: What Every New Author Must Know—Expert Talk: Book structure, timelines, editing, ISBNs, self vs. traditional publishing.

2:45 – 3:30 PM: Overcoming Writer’s Block & Procrastination Workshop Tools like Silva Method, mental training, and success habits for consistency.

3:45 – 4:45 PM: The Legacy Author Panel: Why We Write and What We Leave Behind Panel Martial arts masters, community leaders, and faith-based writers discuss legacy.

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Evening Spotlight: Meet the Authors Author Showcase5–6 selected authors give 5-minute talks about their journey and book.

6:00 – 6:30 PM: Closing Day 1 – Journal & Reflect Guided Exercise Reflective journaling session on purpose, calling, and next steps.

🔹 Saturday: "Take the Stage – Publishing, Marketing & Impact"

Theme: Tactical execution, platform building, visibility, and monetization.

9:00 – 9:30 AM: Morning Devotion & Centering Mindfulness + Prayer. Begin with a moment of spiritual alignment for a purposeful day.

9:30 – 10:15 AM: How to Publish with Elite Publications Masterclass Step-by-step Elite publishing journey overview and services.

10:30 – 11:30 AM: Marketing Your Message: What Works in 2025 Strategy Workshop Social media, Amazon, podcasting, email, and magazine promotion.

11:45 – 12:30 PM: The Author as a Brand: Visibility, Speaking & Influence Expert Talk Using books to build a speaking career, ministry, or business platform.

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Lunch & Vision Board Activity Guided Workshop Relaxed but intentional: Build your author vision board while networking.

1:30 – 2:30 PM: Book to Business Blueprint Training Session Turn your book into a course, coaching program, or consulting offer.

2:45 – 3:30 PM: Leveraging TV, Podcasts & Magazines for Promotion Panel + Case Studies Guests share real success stories using Take Center Stage platforms.

3:45 – 4:45 PM: Award Ceremony: Author Recognition & Take Center Stage Honors Ceremony + Photos Celebrate nominees and recipients of the Writer’s Journey Awards.

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Closing Keynote: The Journey Continues Inspirational Talk Final speaker shares a powerful message about impact and perseverance.

6:00 – 6:30 PM: Prayer of Commissioning & Final Reflections Spiritual Send-Off Blessing authors as they go forward in their writing journey.

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AUTHOR AWARDS PRESENTATION

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025

THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO
400 WEST TROPICANA AVE
LAS VEGAS, NV 89103

800-675-3267 // GROUP CODE: MAAG25C
 

*RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE ON OR BEFORE 7/29/2025 TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY AND GROUP RATE.

*PLEASE NOTE: GROUP RATES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER GROUP CUTOFF DATE!

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