Author support

Author Presentation & Conference Support

Helping authors speak with confidence, clarity and impact.

Bringing your writing to life on stage is a skill. A skill that can be learned. This service is designed to help authors present their work effectively, speak confidently and engage audiences at conferences, festivals and literary events.

Whether you're preparing for a book launch, a panel discussion, or a keynote talk, you'll receive tailored guidance that promotes your message and strengthens your delivery.

Who this is for

This service is ideal for:

  • ·Authors preparing for conferences, festivals, or book launches
  • ·Writers new to public speaking
  • ·Experienced speakers who want to refine their delivery
  • ·Academics and historians presenting research to wider audiences
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What I offer

Speaking packages.

Starter Package

£295

A focused introduction to presenting your work.

  • ·2 × 60-minute coaching sessions
  • ·Focus on delivery, platform and audience
  • ·Review of your talk outline
  • ·Confidence and delivery techniques

Conference-Ready Package

£495

Everything you need to feel fully prepared and confident.

  • ·3 × 60-minute sessions
  • ·Full talk structure and delivery practice
  • ·Q&A preparation and prediction
  • ·Email support between sessions

Premium “Page to Stage” Package

£795

A comprehensive, high-support programme.

  • ·5 × 60-minute sessions
  • ·Full script or talk development
  • ·Slide / storyboard support
  • ·Rehearsal with recorded feedback
  • ·Audience-specific messaging

Why work with me

A thousand talks of experience.

I have delivered well over one thousand presentations in my career. From ten people in a village hall in the wilds of Yorkshire, to five thousand delegates at a banking technology summit in the Conference Centre in New Orleans. And everything in between! Each audience is different and I still relish the challenge of engagement.

I combine narrative craft, heritage storytelling expertise, and practical presentation coaching to help authors communicate with clarity and authority. My approach is structured, tailored to your needs and founded in the practical experience of what makes outstanding presentations — crafted to the audience, whether in-person or online.

From an organiser

"Tony recently delivered an extremely well researched and entertaining talk about his military ancestors which thoroughly engaged and interested the group. His performance was polished, and he is a fluent and charismatic speaker. I have recommended him to other groups and they have been delighted with his talks."

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Your story deserves to be heard.

Deliver it effectively.

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