Author Visits

in-person

“Will has an ability to connect with any age group and clearly explain his craft.” 
- Therese Ehrnschwender, Fayette County Board of Education, WV

When visiting Kindergarten students, I draw more, read more books, and talk less about the book-making process. Please let me know if your school has both morning and afternoon Kindergarten sessions.


For upper-grade students and adults, I offer in-depth insights into the writing process, share how I utilize cutting-edge design and illustration technologies, and discuss the importance of revising and collaborating with editors and art directors. These sessions are designed to inspire and equip learners with real-world creative skills.


I always enjoy sharing my idea journals and sketchbooks with my audiences. I use my sketches to support the processes of illustration and writing. Creating books can be challenging, but I’ve discovered that the frustrations related to authorship can be managed by having several strategies in place.



Request Honorarium : Author Visit Program + travel, lodging and meal expenses, where applicable

Typically, I schedule several presentations for a day visit, each lasting about 45 minutes.

I recommend allowing at least 15 minutes between sessions so students can come and go, and I can reorganize my materials for the next session.


Please email me if you have any questions about the IN-PERSON Visit program.


Equipment

I bring my own equipment because I am familiar with it. I have an iPad, an Epson
short-throw projector, a Bose Acoustic Wave Sound System and a microphone.

Needs

I ask that my hosts provide a room that can be easily darkened as my projected images will show up better. I will also need a slide screen (9’x6’ is ideal) OR a whiteboard with a matte surface. Projecting images on painted walls and cinderblock is NOT effective.

Setting

I’ll need a place for my backpack, books and process materials so setting up three tables side-by-side works best
My projector can be placed on a table with the screen set a couple of feet behind the table

My Honorarium & Expenses

Audience: All ages (PreK–Adult)


Group Size: 150-200 maximum per session


Sessions: Multiple 45-minute presentations


Request Honorarium:  + travel, lodging and meal expenses, where applicable


If two or more consecutive days are booked, my day rate is reduced. Let me know, and I'll be happy to provide a quote.


Ordering Books

If I’m driving to your event, Tish Gayle, owner of Inscribed Books and Gifts, can help you with book orders.

She can create personalized online book order forms for author visits at your venue.
She can be reached at her office


I’ll sign and personalize all books and will take them to the venue for distribution on the day of my visit.


IF I'M FLYING TO YOUR EVENT:

Contact your bookseller about pricing and
availability eight weeks in advance.