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Columbus, OH 
Author
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…
Westerville, OH
Author
12 miles from Columbus Keynotes Breakout Sessions Conferences Association, Corporate and Spiritual Events Training Workshops and Seminars Panel Discussions Youth Events
Columbus, OH
Motivational Speaker / Author
John M. said “Mark was the hit of our managers conference. Great mix of comedy with content. Would definitely use him again...”
Columbus, OH
Arts/Entertainment Speaker / Author
Not since the Headless Horseman went charging through Sleepy Hollow has something come out of upstate New York as thrilling and chilling as author & paranormal…
Columbus, OH
Christian Speaker / Author
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
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…
Columbus, OH
Motivational Speaker / Author
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…
Dayton, OH
Motivational Speaker / Author
65 miles from Columbus 
5 Verified Bookings Aaron L. said “Wes is a great keynote speaker to have at your event or conference. He knows what he is talking about.”
Dayton, OH
Christian Speaker / Author
65 miles from Columbus Let's join together on a journey of faith through our pain. There is truly hope for a blessed, happy life when we learn to believe God even when he seems unfair…
Englewood, OH
Author
69 miles from Columbus Tenita J. said “She's awesome! Her presentation is not only informative and power-packed, but hilariously funny and engaging. She keeps you on the edge of your seat,…”
Mason, OH
Science/Technology Expert / Author
81 miles from Columbus I’m an entrepreneur, futurist, digital strategist, podcast host, global keynote speaker, and a best-selling author with a specialty in helping business executives…
Wilmot, OH
Author
87 miles from Columbus '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.
Bethel, OH
Christian Speaker / Author
90 miles from Columbus Jeff Coulter is a former cop who was nearly killed in a head-on crash and nearly died due to complications resulting from that crash. His loving wife Suzanne remained…
Celina, OH
Author
92 miles from Columbus I am an author/speaker/mentor and health coach. My goal is to bring joy and show others how to live into it every day. Bloom Girl Bloom (Real Women with Real Answers)…
North Canton, OH
Storyteller / Author
105 miles from Columbus
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…
In the past year, Authors have sent 87 quotes to event planners
Authors rank #311 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
504 Author reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1.2 days (on average) to hire an Author
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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