Events and Speaking
A talk, reading, or panel introduces a book to people who have chosen to be in the room. This work finds the events that fit your book and prepares you to be easy to book.
The problem this addresses
Organizers need a clear topic, a short biography, and practical details before they say yes, and many authors send none of these.
Finding the right bookstores, festivals, and conferences takes research that authors rarely have time for.
Who it suits
- Nonfiction and scholarly authors whose subject suits talks, panels, or lectures.
- Fiction and memoir authors comfortable with readings and book club visits.
- Authors open to in-person or virtual events, though neither is required.
What is included
- Research into independent bookstores, libraries, festivals, conferences, and groups relevant to your book
- A one-page speaker sheet with topics, biography, and booking details
- A talk or discussion outline suited to different audiences
- Pitching to the organizers you approve, with follow-up
- Scheduling help by email for confirmed events
- A report of contacts made and responses received
What you receive
- An approved list of events and organizers
- A speaker sheet and talk outline you can reuse
- A report of activity and responses
What we need from you
Materials and permissions we ask for before the work starts.
- Your availability, travel limits, and preference for in-person or virtual events
- Approval of the organizer list and pitch wording
- Accurate ordering information for events that sell books
How the work proceeds
- 1
Identify
We research events and organizers that suit your book.
- 2
Prepare
We write your speaker sheet and talk outline for review.
- 3
Pitch
We contact approved organizers and follow up.
- 4
Confirm
We help with scheduling by email and report what came back.
The exact scope and timeline are confirmed in your written proposal. Read about our full process.
Questions about events and speaking
Do I have to travel or speak in public?
No. We can focus on virtual events, written Q&As, or book club discussions, depending on what you are comfortable with.
Can you guarantee bookings?
No. Organizers make their own decisions. We make sure the right people receive a clear, professional invitation and report every response.
Discuss events and speaking for your book
Send a short inquiry by email. We will reply with questions or an outline of how we could help, and any work begins only after you approve a written proposal.