Akron, OH 
Author
10 miles from Green I give presentations relating to African American history that includes, The African Diaspora, Slavery, Civil Rights Movement and Black Biographies; focusing mostly…
Wilmot, OH
Author
22 miles from Green 'Motivational' Giving hope and a voice to all people through my own experience leaving the Amish culture and learning to live in a new world.
Cleveland, OH
Author
40 miles from Green A midlife layoff survivor tells you how to reset your life back on track after a setback. I started my career with a bang, having earned a BA with high honors and…
Cleveland, OH
Motivational Speaker / Author
40 miles from Green John M. said “Mark was the hit of our managers conference. Great mix of comedy with content. Would definitely use him again...”
Cleveland, OH
Business Motivational Speaker / Author
40 miles from Green Author of more than 10 books, 200 songs, 30 video/short films, Lou Acosta aka Brother Lew has been speaking, Story Telling, Rapping, Sharing Testimonies and doing…
North Canton, OH
Storyteller / Author
6 miles from Green 
5 Verified Bookings Looking for fun, educational entertainment with a cultural twist? Look no further! At World of Difference Ltd., we use a unique blend of storytelling and theatre…
Cleveland, OH
Spoken Word Artist / Author
40 miles from Green Published author and Spoken Word Poet focusing on social issues, love, philosophy, life experiences, and mental health awareness. As a former drug addict that has…
Eastlake, OH
Motivational Speaker / Author
49 miles from Green Ginger Marie Corwin is the Amazon Best-Selling Author of Your Weekly Guide to Bliss, a sought-after speaker, and an experienced Yoga and Face Yoga Instructor with…
Coraopolis, PA
Motivational Speaker / Author
75 miles from Green
1 Verified Booking Maria R. said “David Michael was great!. This was a corporate event and we were afraid that it might be a little dry because of all of the limitations that you need…”
Canonsburg, PA
Motivational Speaker / Author
83 miles from Green
1 Verified Booking Kylie W. said “Amanda was a guest speaker at the Women who Lead conference 6.0 at the university of Pittsburgh. She did an amazing job on her presentation discussing…”
Westerville, OH
Author
95 miles from Green Keynotes Breakout Sessions Conferences Association, Corporate and Spiritual Events Training Workshops and Seminars Panel Discussions Youth Events
Columbus, OH
Author
105 miles from Green We KNOW that stress is bad for us. We KNOW that stress increases anxiety and decreases productivity. We also know what to do about it. This is not your typical…
Columbus, OH
Motivational Speaker / Author
105 miles from Green Oniya Basset isn't just an inspirational speaker, she's an award-winning powerhouse. This Ohio-born French Cameroonian is a beacon of empowerment, recognized…
Columbus, OH
Christian Speaker / Author
105 miles from Green Christine F. said “Rachel Wojo is a passionate leader with a powerful message that has been forged in the crucibles of life. She speaks from the heart to the heart and her…”
Columbus, OH
Wedding Officiant / Author
105 miles from Green Do you want a quiet spiritual ceremony? Do you want a fun ceremony? I can follow the traditional script, but I specialize in writing a fresh script for each ceremony…
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An author brings more to the table than just a good book! These folks are often leaders in their field, industry, or topic of interest. Booking an author as a speaker allows them to give your audience education and insight to the topics of their book or about their field. The authors listed bring all kinds of topics to the table from children's literature and fiction novels to political and religious experts. No matter the subject of interest, you're sure to find an author to match your needs to give a great speech and possibly a book signing.
An insightful and articulate speaker at a corporate event can help individuals, groups, and companies to achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar or consulting session. Authors/Speakers on GigSalad have written Children's Books, have been Bestselling Authors of Local Interest, Fiction, Religious, Political, Health and/or Nonfiction Titles. GigSalad has premier affordable motivational speakers available to speak to educate, inform, inspire and motivate.
When booking an Author to speak at your event, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the Author. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.
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