Have you applied to speak on major stages — TEDx, conferences, summits — only to get silence or rejection?
Here’s the truth:
- Big stages don’t reject talent.
- They reject poor positioning.
And that can be fixed.

A 3-day immersive speaker positioning experience led by Dr. Denise Nicholson — designed to help authors get paid speaking engagements:
✔ Craft a compelling signature talk
✔ Position themselves for major stages
✔ Learn the pitch strategy behind TEDx & large conferences
✔ Develop stage confidence
✔ And qualify to present live on the Bold Ideas Stage
This is not motivation. This is methodology.
Are you ready to take your book and speaking business to the next level?
Secure your spot now!
How to shift from “author who wants to speak” to “speaker stages want.”
You’ll learn:
How event organizers think
The mistakes authors make when pitching
How to clarify your speaker identity
The formula behind high-level bookings


Your book is not your talk
You’ll learn:
How to distill your book into a powerful 12–18 minute presentation
Story structure that captivates
How to open strong and close unforgettable
How to create audience transformation
You will outline your signature talk in the room.
Qualified attendees will have the opportunity to stand and deliver their message live on the Bold Ideas Stage.
This is filmed
This is professional.
This is credibility-building.
You don’t need a bigger stage.
You need proof you can handle one.

Published authors
Soon-to-be-published authors
Coaches & thought leaders
Experts ready for visibility
Authors serious about authority
✖ Hobby writers
✖ Those unwilling to implement
✖ People looking for overnight fame

A refined signature talk
A speaking pitch strategy
Stage footage (if selected)
Elevated positioning
A new level of confidence
And a roadmap to land bigger stages.
If you’re ready to stop waiting…
If you’re ready to stop playing small…
If you’re ready to be seen…
Join us June 11–13
Seats are limited
Applications required for Bold Ideas Stage participation.
Bold Ideas Stage is a curated live experience featuring dynamic authors presenting their most powerful ideas in short, impactful talks.
You’ll experience:
• High-level thought leadership
• Book signings
• Networking with driven professionals
• Conversations that extend beyond the stage
Seats are limited to preserve the intimacy and energy of the room.
Be in the room where bold ideas are born.


When you step onto the Bold Ideas Stage, you gain:
Professional stage footage
Audience engagement experience
Content for PR and reels
A speaker credential you can leverage
Your book is your foundation. The stage is your amplifier.
Spots are limited. Apply now.

Thursday: All white welcome cocktail reception
Friday: Access to speaker's session
Saturday: The transformational workshop and the BOLD Ideas Stage
Sunday: The Blue Brunch and Book Award ceremony

Thursday: VIP Day Mastermind; book business and sales tips workshop, and lunch.
Thursday: All white welcome cocktail reception
Friday: Access to speaker's session
Saturday: The transformational workshop and BOLD Ideas stage
Sunday: The Blue Brunch and Book Award ceremony

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Denise Nicholson
Do you want to unlock your speaking potential?
Do you want to break free from self-doubt and become a confident speaker?
Do you want to build your speaking platform and get your message to the masses?
If your answer is YES, then join us at the Author’s Quantum Weekend, where you will learn from the best in the Industry.
Take decisive steps toward achieving your publishing, speaking, and business dreams today, and shine like the star you are.

Here is your new opportunity to launch your book in an actual bookstore with hundreds of people.
Bring your books to our bookstore and schedule a book signing.
Invite your friends and family, or invite the people that will be at the conference to your 1-hour book signing.
PS: Once you buy a general ticket, you get access to add inventory to the Bold Bookstore

Teresa shared the stage with the Legendary Les Brown

Cyris shared the stage with the Legendary Les Brown

Tawa shared the stage with the Legendary Les Brown



VIP Day | 9am - 4pm
All white welcome cocktail reception | 7pm - 9pm

Speaking Session | 10am - 5pm

The transformational workshop | 8am - 4pm

The Blue Brunch and Book Award ceremony |12pm - 4pm

Bold Authors, all reservations must be made by September June 7th, 2026 as only a few rooms are left.
No payments are needed to make the reservation.
For reservation by phone: Reference the group name (Author's Quantum Weekend Book Conference)
VENUE: Hotel Nyack, 400 High Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960 USA.
© Copyright Bold Publishing LLC 2026. All rights reserved.