Name: Beyond the Book: Turn Your Big Idea Into a TEDx Talk That Opens Doors
Start: 2026-10-10T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-10T11:00:00-0700

Beyond the Book: Turn Your Big Idea Into a TEDx Talk That Opens Doors

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Gatekeeper's Museum Upstairs (no elevator)

This presentation will help writers discover the powerful idea at the heart of their work and transform it into a compelling TEDx-worthy talk. Whether they write memoir, fiction, or nonfiction, they'll learn how to identify the universal message behind their writing and understand the difference between telling a story and sharing an "idea worth spreading."

The purpose of this session is to help authors expand their impact beyond the page while building a stronger author platform through speaking. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for developing a TEDx-worthy idea, a clearer understanding of how speaking can create opportunities for visibility and connection, and a roadmap for using talks to attract new audiences, podcasts, literary festivals, conferences, and future speaking engagements.

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Bridey Thelen-Heidel

Bridey Thelen-Heidel is an award-winning memoirist, TEDx speaker, and teacher whose work explores resilience, identity, and the stories that shape our lives. She is the author of Bright Eyes, recipient of the Zibby Award for “Best Story of Overcoming,” a NYC Big Book Award, and... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Gatekeeper's Museum Upstairs (no elevator) 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City

Generative Workshop, All Genres

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