This is our BIG year. The year we turn 20! The year we sound the call for us and for the women of the church to arise with Arise Esther!   And this year, it will be easier than ever to attend our conference – from your own home, phone, or computer!   Yep, this year, due to the Munce Christian Product Show changing dates, we are staying home, but staying together – via our first VIRTUAL CONFERENCE.   You will even have 48 hours to watch the conference after it ends.   IN FACT, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO WATCH AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE!   And besides our program, you can get 9 wonderful pre-recorded workshops! Now, you won’t miss a thing!   BTW, our new schedule is below!         WHEN: AUGUST 14 – 15.WITH OUR VIRTUAL GOLDEN SCROLL AWARDS THE EVENING OF THE 15TH.   Be sure and put the conference on your calendar.   2020 AWSA Virtual ScheduleAugust 14 – 14Schedule is to EASTERN TIMETheme: Fresh Call – “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thess. 5:24

Virtual AWSA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2020

REGISTER FOR AWSA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE   FRIDAY 14 – Conference Starts at 10:00 ET/9:00 CT/8:00 MT/7:00 PT   10:00            Prayer Warrior Class —­­­Linda Evans Shepherd 11:00             For Such a Time as This Panel – To discuss the times, and our response. And, how to continue to answer our call. 12:00 –12:05  Five-minute break 12:05 – 1:05  Your Media Presence Seminar – Monica Schmelter   1:05 – 1:30     25-minute LUNCH BREAK   1:30 – 3.00    State of Industry Expert Panel led by Kathy Collard Miller 3:00 – 3:05    Five-minute break. 3:05 – 4:30    The Latest in Social Media – Bethany Jett   5:00 – 5:55 – Fellowship dinner groups.  Eat together in small groups, virtually! Pass the potatoes anyone? 5:55-6:00       Five-minute break before evening program starts.   6:00—FRIDAY DINNER                        Worship —Cheri Keaggy                        Keynote —Carol Kent 7:30 –              10 minute BREAK 7:40 – 8:30   Small Fellowship Groups. – Break into small virtual groups – and introduce yourself and get to know one another.   SATURDAY 15  (all times ET.) 10:00            Worship – Sharon Tedford may intro our new Arise Esther Theme Song! ; ) 10:30             Devotional —Saundra Dalton-Smith 11:00             Special AWSA Prayer Time – Karen Porter with small virtual prayer groups. 12:00 –12:10 Ten-Minute BREAK 12:10 – 1:30   Counseling PANEL with Tina Yeager 1:30 – 1:45    15-minute BREAK   1:45—2:55    SATURDAY LUNCH Speaker; plus Linda Evans Shepherd with Cheri with Surprise Announcements   2:55 – 3:00    Five Minute BREAK 3:00 – 4:00    Promotion, Publicity & Platform – Michelle Adams 4:05 – 5:00     Final Charge – Babbie Mason; Plus Announcements   5:00 – 5:10     Ten-Minute Break 5:10 – 6:15     Dinner Fellowship Small Groups   6:15 – 7:00     45 Minute Break.  

6CT | 7:00 ET Golden Scroll Awards live on Advanced Writers & Speakers– Professional and Protege Page on Facebook   8:30 p.m.      Story Time! Fuzzy Slippers Optional – FUN OPEN MIKE – and celebrate and share your funny ministry stories.      

Prerecorded Workshops Available to watch at your convenience.

  Nine more bonus hours of learning from the sisters with pre-recorded workshops you can watch when you want!  

1. Podcasting – Misty Phillip
2. Basics of Fiction Writing – Lynette Eason
3. Writing Bible Studies that Sell – Kathy Howard
4. Screenwriting Panel – with Dianne Butts & the Hollywood Masterminds
5. What I Learned as an Independent Children’s Book Publisher -Lee Ann Mancini
6. The Business Side of Writing – Pam Christian
7. Using Self Publishing to Land a Traditional Contract – Athena Dean
8. Your Success Wise Business Choices for your Speaking Ministry – Pam Farrel
9. Creating Virtual Content – What Not to Do – Karen Porter & Linda Evans Shepherd with the AWESOME  AWSA PLAYERS

  Click the LINK  below to see what’s available to you through AWSA and register for our virtual AWSA Conference: DON’T BE LEFT OUT!   (Because we’re going to do this again, nationally – for the women of the church, soon! What a great practice run.)

Pick your option below:

The Advanced Virtual Conference Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• Meeting with Editor.

The cost is $199.00CLICK HERE***** *****

The Virtual Value Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $149. CLICK HERE.***** *****

The Live Virtual Event Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $119. CLICK HERE.***** *****

BASIC Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• NO Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $99 CLICK HERE***** ***** If COV!D19 has made the lowest price unaffordable for you, we have special packages and even scholarships to give you a hand.   No worries and confidential.    CLICK HERE to let me know what you need.   Thank you! Love, Linda      

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What’s happening at CPE Expo Aug 23 – 25 in Wilmington, DE?

Yes, we will host the Munce Worship service, Sunday morning, Aug 23rd.   We will meet in the living room attached to my room for lunch and fellowship.   We will participate in the personality party Sunday afternoon.   And we will show off our books with book signings at our AWSA booth on the Expo floor show Aug 24 – 25.   You can see the Munce CPE page HERE.   You can see more information about AWSA at Munce at link below and scroll to bottom of page.  

If you have a hotel room on the old dates, don’t forget to cancel or change it.

  If you need a hotel room, please click on the link below.   The hotel address is:Wilmington Westin818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801   You can fly into the Philadelphia Airport.   Book your Stay at The Westin: Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2020   End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020   NOW $159 per night (plus tax)   Last Day to Book: Monday, July 13, 2020Book your group rate for CPE 

We are planning another print issue of Leading Hearts that will be distributed to every attendee at the CPE conference, and exclusive Christian Book Buzz Facebook Live interview opportunities for AWSA attendees!

See you in Wilmington!

This is our BIG year. The year we turn 20! The year we sound the call for us and for the women of the church to arise with Arise Esther!   And this year, it will be easier than ever to attend our conference – from your own home, phone, or computer!   Yep, this year, due to the Munce Christian Product Show changing dates, we are staying home, but staying together – via our first VIRTUAL CONFERENCE.   You will even have 48 hours to watch the conference after it ends.   IN FACT, YOU CAN CONTINUE TO WATCH AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE!   And besides our program, you can get 9 wonderful pre-recorded workshops! Now, you won’t miss a thing!   BTW, our new schedule is below!         WHEN: AUGUST 14 – 15.WITH OUR VIRTUAL GOLDEN SCROLL AWARDS THE EVENING OF THE 15TH.   Be sure and put the conference on your calendar.   2020 AWSA Virtual ScheduleAugust 14 – 14Schedule is to EASTERN TIMETheme: Fresh Call – “The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” 1 Thess. 5:24

Virtual AWSA CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 2020

REGISTER FOR AWSA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE   FRIDAY 14 – Conference Starts at 10:00 ET/9:00 CT/8:00 MT/7:00 PT   10:00            Prayer Warrior Class —­­­Linda Evans Shepherd 11:00             For Such a Time as This Panel – To discuss the times, and our response. And, how to continue to answer our call. 12:00 –12:05  Five-minute break 12:05 – 1:05  Your Media Presence Seminar – Monica Schmelter   1:05 – 1:30     25-minute LUNCH BREAK   1:30 – 3.00    State of Industry Expert Panel led by Kathy Collard Miller 3:00 – 3:05    Five-minute break. 3:05 – 4:30    The Latest in Social Media – Bethany Jett   5:00 – 5:55 – Fellowship dinner groups.  Eat together in small groups, virtually! Pass the potatoes anyone? 5:55-6:00       Five-minute break before evening program starts.   6:00—FRIDAY DINNER                        Worship —Cheri Keaggy                        Keynote —Carol Kent 7:30 –              10 minute BREAK 7:40 – 8:30   Small Fellowship Groups. – Break into small virtual groups – and introduce yourself and get to know one another.   SATURDAY 15  (all times ET.) 10:00            Worship – Sharon Tedford may intro our new Arise Esther Theme Song! ; ) 10:30             Devotional —Saundra Dalton-Smith 11:00             Special AWSA Prayer Time – Karen Porter with small virtual prayer groups. 12:00 –12:10 Ten-Minute BREAK 12:10 – 1:30   Counseling PANEL with Tina Yeager 1:30 – 1:45    15-minute BREAK   1:45—2:55    SATURDAY LUNCH Speaker; plus Linda Evans Shepherd with Cheri with Surprise Announcements   2:55 – 3:00    Five Minute BREAK 3:00 – 4:00    Promotion, Publicity & Platform – Michelle Adams 4:05 – 5:00     Final Charge – Babbie Mason; Plus Announcements   5:00 – 5:10     Ten-Minute Break 5:10 – 6:15     Dinner Fellowship Small Groups   6:15 – 7:00     45 Minute Break.  

6CT | 7:00 ET Golden Scroll Awards live on Advanced Writers & Speakers– Professional and Protege Page on Facebook   8:30 p.m.      Story Time! Fuzzy Slippers Optional – FUN OPEN MIKE – and celebrate and share your funny ministry stories.      

Prerecorded Workshops Available to watch at your convenience.

  Nine more bonus hours of learning from the sisters with pre-recorded workshops you can watch when you want!  

1. Podcasting – Misty Phillip
2. Basics of Fiction Writing – Lynette Eason
3. Writing Bible Studies that Sell – Kathy Howard
4. Screenwriting Panel – with Dianne Butts & the Hollywood Masterminds
5. What I Learned as an Independent Children’s Book Publisher -Lee Ann Mancini
6. The Business Side of Writing – Pam Christian
7. Using Self Publishing to Land a Traditional Contract – Athena Dean
8. Your Success Wise Business Choices for your Speaking Ministry – Pam Farrel
9. Creating Virtual Content – What Not to Do – Karen Porter & Linda Evans Shepherd with the AWESOME  AWSA PLAYERS

  Click the LINK  below to see what’s available to you through AWSA and register for our virtual AWSA Conference: DON’T BE LEFT OUT!   (Because we’re going to do this again, nationally – for the women of the church, soon! What a great practice run.)

Pick your option below:

The Advanced Virtual Conference Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• Meeting with Editor.

The cost is $199.00CLICK HERE***** *****

The Virtual Value Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can also watch anytime later)
• All conference recordings,
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $149. CLICK HERE.***** *****

The Live Virtual Event Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• All Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $119. CLICK HERE.***** *****

BASIC Package.  You receive:

• Live Conference (can watch recording only up to 48 hours later)
• NO Workshops
• NO meeting with Editor.

The cost is $99 CLICK HERE***** ***** If COV!D19 has made the lowest price unaffordable for you, we have special packages and even scholarships to give you a hand.   No worries and confidential.    CLICK HERE to let me know what you need.   Thank you! Love, Linda      

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What’s happening at CPE Expo Aug 23 – 25 in Wilmington, DE?

Yes, we will host the Munce Worship service, Sunday morning, Aug 23rd.   We will meet in the living room attached to my room for lunch and fellowship.   We will participate in the personality party Sunday afternoon.   And we will show off our books with book signings at our AWSA booth on the Expo floor show Aug 24 – 25.   You can see the Munce CPE page HERE.   You can see more information about AWSA at Munce at link below and scroll to bottom of page.  

If you have a hotel room on the old dates, don’t forget to cancel or change it.

  If you need a hotel room, please click on the link below.   The hotel address is:Wilmington Westin818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801   You can fly into the Philadelphia Airport.   Book your Stay at The Westin: Start Date: Sunday, August 23, 2020   End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020   NOW $159 per night (plus tax)   Last Day to Book: Monday, July 13, 2020Book your group rate for CPE 

We are planning another print issue of Leading Hearts that will be distributed to every attendee at the CPE conference, and exclusive Christian Book Buzz Facebook Live interview opportunities for AWSA attendees!

See you in Wilmington!

With special guest, two-time dove award winning gospel recording artist and best-selling author, Babbie Mason.

Join us to celebrate our award winning authors for both the Golden Scroll as well as the Christian Market Book Awards. The Golden Scrolls Awards will go to members of The Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

The Christian Book Market Awards is open to all authors who write for the Christian market place.

Join us in St. Charles, MO to celebrate authors who strive for excellence as they serve readers with inspiration, help, how to’s, and stories that tug hearts and lead people to the love of a living God

For contest Entry Forms, click HERE.

To see last year’s winner’s, click HERE.

To apply for AWSA membership, click HERE.

• This award is open to ALL Christian authors for books published in the Christian marketplace.
• Books should be published between January 1, 2020 and June 1, 2021.
• Deadline: May 31st.
• You can pay for your entry by check or online, to pay online CLICK HERE.
• If paying by check, may your checks payable to AWSA.
• Download entry form HERE.

This includes the following categories:

• Fiction
• Nonfiction
• Children

Click to see the 2020 Golden Scroll Award Winners.

“The words of the wise prod us to live well. They’re like nails hammered home, holding life together. They are given by God, the one Shepherd.”                             —Ecclesiastes 12:11-14, MSG

Do you feel stuck? Do you have a message you want to get out?

As an AWSA certified writing and speaking coach, Debbie Wilson will come along side you and help you uncover and polish the treasure buried within you.

Offering Writer/Speaker Coaching sessions for AWSA Professional and Protégé Members

Are you exploring the idea of becoming a speaker or writer? Are you a seasoned writer in need of a fresh perspective on a project? Debbie’s clients describe her as a W.I.S.E. coach—Warm, Insightful, Spirt-filled, and Encouraging. As a certified writing and speaking coach, Debbie helps you:

• Clarify your call and message
• Identify your audience
• Tap into fresh ideas
• Develop your brand
• Craft a powerful talk
• Strengthen your writing

 Debbie offers a free 30-minute introductory session to be sure you’re a good fit for each other and special prices for AWSA sisters. Contact her (https://debbiewwilson.com/contact/) to schedule your free session. Learn more at http://lighthouseministriesnc.org/writer-speaker-and-life-coaching-with-debbie/. 

What Others Have Said:

 Debbie was able to take my duffle bag full of jumbled ideas, my writing topics and goals, ask me the right questions, and somehow repeat and coalesce this content into solid matter I could utilize. She kept the thread of our sessions alive, helped me set short-term goals, and served as a great advisor and encourager. I gained some good traction and courage to get started speaking. I wouldn’t hesitate to call her again.”— Fiction writer,  Jennifer Odom

The mark of a great coach is how the coach moves from point A to B. Debbie Wilson made me feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable from the very beginning. Her warmth disarmed my initial hesitation to open up which led to more in-depth conversations. She helped me see things a little differently. Through our brainstorming sessions, she showed me why certain details mattered to my project. I highly recommend Debbie as a coach; her guidance and wisdom will move your project along faster.” — Connie Albers 

As I spoke to Debbie W. Wilson about what I assumed were small concerns, the confusion in my heart spilled out. Debbie listened and offered insight and direction, which enabled me to make positive steps forward. I am grateful to have found such a wise guide.” —Amy S.

About Debbie W. Wilson:

Drawing from Debbie’s personal walk with Christ, twenty-four years as a Christian counselor, and decades as a Bible teacher, she helps people discover relevant faith and fulfill their role in God’s story. Debbie is the author of Little Women, Big God and Give Yourself a Break. In 1991, she and her husband founded Lighthouse Ministries, a Christian counseling and coaching ministry. Debbie loves a good mystery, dark chocolate, and a laugh with her two standard poodles . Debbie is a member of AWSA, CAN (Christian Author’s Network), and Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild.

debbieWwilson.com.