Speaker Resources
Book Writing & Publishing Services for Speakers
For many speakers, a book is the deeper version of the keynote. It gives planners confidence that you have a real body of thinking behind your talk, it gives attendees something to take home, and it can be bundled into an event through bulk book orders.
The best time to write one is when your core message is settled and you have told it on stage enough times to know what lands. The short answer: Cathy Fyock offers book coaching for speakers, Scribe Media provides ghostwriting and publishing, Book Launchers helps nonfiction authors self-publish, and Page Two and Greenleaf Book Group are publishing partners for nonfiction authors.
Book Writing & Publishing
Coaches, ghostwriters and publishers that help speakers write, publish and distribute a book. Listings are independent businesses, not endorsements.
Scribe MediaGhostwriting, coaching, publishing and marketing services for nonfiction authors.scribemedia.com
Page TwoA publishing partner for nonfiction authors, with print, ebook and audiobook formats and international distribution.pagetwo.com
Greenleaf Book GroupA hybrid publisher and distributor offering book creation, marketing and distribution.greenleafbookgroup.com
Book LaunchersSelf-publishing services, audiobook production and author training for nonfiction authors.booklaunchers.com
Before You Sign with a Publisher
Understand which model you are buying. Traditional publishers pay you and control most decisions, hybrid publishers charge a fee and share decisions and royalties, and self-publishing services work for you while you keep control and rights. Each can work for a speaker; they simply trade money, control and speed differently.
Ask who owns the rights and files, what royalties you keep, how distribution works, how quickly you can order author copies for events and at what price, and what marketing is actually included. Ask to talk with a few authors they have published, ideally ones who also speak.
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How Amplify Helps Speakers
Amplify Speakers is a speaker bureau that represents keynote speakers and connects them with organizations planning events. If you have a proven keynote and professional video, you can apply for representation. For more outside resources, browse the full Speaker Resources hub.
More Speaker Resources
Other categories of companies and organizations professional speakers use.
Coaching & Stage TrainingCoaches and programs for refining a keynote and building a speaking business.6 resources
Websites, Branding & HeadshotsWebsite designers, brand strategists and headshot photographers.6 resources
Business ToolsSoftware for inquiries, contracts, testimonials and prospecting.4 resources
PR & MediaJournalist queries, podcast guest booking and media training.6 resources
Virtual StudioStreaming software, teleprompters and video tools for virtual keynotes.5 resources
Associations & EducationProfessional speaking associations and skill-building clubs.7 resources
Industry Events & Planner NetworksSpeaker conferences and the associations where meeting planners gather.5 resources
Books for Speakers FAQ
Does a speaker need a book to get booked?
No. Many speakers are booked without one. A book can help with credibility, bigger stages and bulk book orders, but strong video and a clear keynote matter more.
What is the difference between hybrid and self-publishing?
With self-publishing you hire services and keep control and rights. A hybrid publisher charges a fee but acts more like a publishing house, sharing decisions and usually royalties. Read each contract closely, since terms vary widely.
Can a ghostwriter help if I am short on time?
Yes. Many busy speakers work with a ghostwriter or book coach who interviews them and shapes their stories and ideas into a manuscript in their own voice.
Companies listed here are independent businesses that speakers often use. A listing is not an endorsement or a partnership, so review each one to decide whether it fits your goals and budget.