{"id":2305,"date":"2019-12-31T01:39:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T01:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aghoward.com\/?page_id=2305"},"modified":"2026-10-24T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T16:14:41","slug":"elementor-2305","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aghoward.com\/?page_id=2305","title":{"rendered":"Elementor #2305"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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School, Book Club, and Writing Group Visits: Prices & Options<\/b><\/span><\/h3>

Fees and Presentation Options\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>


Why do authors charge for presentations?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Writing is a business. A full-time author’s income generally originates from five sources:\u00a0<\/p>

  1. Advances —<\/strong> Other than in rare exceptions, these aren’t enough to support a lifestyle or a family, so a supplemental income is required, which comes by way of the remaining four sources.<\/span><\/li>
  2. Royalties —<\/strong> Most authors only receive between 1.5% and 10% per book sold, and they don’t even start accruing royalties until their advance has been paid back in full to the publisher. Which means the final three income sources have to make up the balance.<\/span><\/li>
  3. Freelance work<\/span><\/strong><\/li>
  4. Speaking engagements<\/span><\/strong><\/li>
  5. Teaching \/ workshops<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    Like any professional, authors invest a lot of time\u00a0and money to become an expert in their craft, not to mention all the time and money they put into giveaways and social media to promote their work and stay in touch with fans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Time used to create presentations and go to events is time not being used for polishing up on writing or producing more books. Thus, it’s impractical for authors to offer speaking services and presentations for free, however much they might want to.<\/p>

    As for the amount an author charges, that varies per their individual needs and what they offer by way of presentations.\u00a0<\/p>

    A.G.\u2019s personal fees and options are listed below.<\/strong><\/p>

    Live school visits:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Half Day (Up to 2 presentations) $300;\u00a0Full Day (Up to 4 presentations) $600<\/span><\/p>

    Live book club \/ library visits<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be a guaranteed attendance of 15 or more.<\/i>\u00a0$150 within 20 minutes of Amarillo. See below for info on gas\/travel expenses for further distances.<\/span><\/p>

    Virtual visits<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be a guaranteed attendance of 15 or more.<\/i>\u00a0Classroom or Book Club events (via Skype) $75 for a 35-40 minute power point session + Q&A, OR $25 for a 30 minute Q&A.<\/span><\/p>


    <\/span>Facts to note for live visits:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    • A.G. has a more one-on-one approach, so smaller audiences are preferred. For schools, sessions in the library work best\u2014with a select group of AP students and\/or 2-3 full classes present at a time (depending on the size of the space)\u2014rather than an auditorium assembly. This smaller, confined arrangement lends itself to a streamlined back-and-forth so each student in attendance can benefit on a more personal level.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
      • Each program runs approx. 40-45 minutes, including a 10-15 minute power point (you choose which one works best for your situation), book trailer viewing and excerpt reading for another 5-7 minutes, and a 25 minute Q&A session or hands-on writing exercise, depending on which power point you\u2019ve chosen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
        • Travel expenses aren’t included in the above quoted prices. Gas and meals will be added to the total if\/when they are incurred.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>


          If you’re interested in having A.G. speak, please choose your preferred visit option and power point selection (if applicable), and <\/span>contact A.G.\u00a0<\/span>with your request. Her calendar fills up quickly so she can’t always guarantee an opening, but when time allows, she\u2019ll make a concerted effort to find a date that works with the schedules of all involved.<\/span><\/p>

          At present, A.G. offers four power point selections for schools, book clubs, and writing groups. You can find them\u00a0below, along with their descriptions:
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          TEAMS Writing Strategy:\n\nBreathe life into your writing. Learn the 5 essential elements for emotive, authentic, and universally relatable writing that will carry you through any exchange of ideas, from creative writing to standardized tests relying on prompts. This simple acronym works as a chain, linking each ingredient to the next, resulting in a well-rounded and engagingly written communication, be it on essay or story level.\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Why I Chose to Write Fantasy:\n\n \n\nIncludes a look at the movies and books from my youth that influenced and inspired my cinematic, weird, and dark fairy tale writing style\u2026\n\n \n\nIn this interactive presentation, get a glimpse of how not only books but also movies can enhance an individual\u2019s imagination and sensibilities, nourishing and shaping them into the indefinable and unique quality known as a writer\u2019s voice.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Five Things Every Aspiring Author Should Know:\n\n \n\nA look at my winging journey towards publication and some slip-ups along the way, presented so other writers might benefit from my mistakes and find a smoother and straighter path to success. In this presentation, you'll learn not to follow in my footsteps, but walk around them instead.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The Splintering of Wonderland \u2014 How I fell into the rabbit hole and found the path to mad success: Join me in a behind-the-scenes look at the conception and crafting of my warped Wonderland series.\n\n \n\nFocusing on specific elements from Carroll\u2019s classic tale, I share how I reinvisioned an \u201curban fantasy backdrop\u201d for Alice\u2019s famed adventure that won my spinoff INTL acclaim and best-seller status \u2014 along with translations into over a dozen languages.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Schedule an Appearance School, Book Club, and Writing Group Visits: Prices & Options Fees and Presentation Options\u00a0 Why do authors charge for presentations? Writing is a business. 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