Author speaking deck and media kit creation

A Speaking Deck That Books Stages and a Media Kit That Books Media.

Conference organisers, podcast hosts, and event planners make booking decisions in under 90 seconds based on your speaking deck and media kit. Most author decks are amateur, incomplete, or fail to communicate your unique angle and audience fit. We design professional speaking decks and media kits that position you as the expert your audience needs to hear from — with the social proof, topic descriptions, and visual presentation that gets you booked.

  • Professional speaking deck designed in PowerPoint and PDF — ready to submit to any event
  • Media kit built with bio, headshot direction, topic summaries, and press quotes
  • 3 speaking topic descriptions written — headline, talking points, audience takeaways
  • Delivered in 7 days — fully editable so you can update as your career grows
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Most author speaking decks and media kits fail to get a single booking.

Event organisers and podcast hosts receive hundreds of speaker submissions and media kit requests every month. The vast majority are ignored — not because the author lacks expertise, but because the deck is visually amateur, the topic descriptions are vague, and the social proof is either absent or unformatted. A professionally designed speaking deck and media kit changes that equation entirely.

Typical author speaking materials

  • Generic Word doc bio with no formatting or visual hierarchy
  • Topic descriptions that are vague — no audience takeaways or format notes
  • No social proof — missing testimonials, past event names, audience data
  • Single-length bio — no short, medium, and long versions for different contexts
  • No book cover or author headshot direction — images sized wrong or missing entirely
  • Not editable — locked PDF with no way to update as credentials grow

With Hawthorne Publishers

  • Professional design — speaker deck that passes the 90-second booker test
  • 3 fully written topic descriptions with headline, talking points, and audience takeaways
  • Social proof formatted correctly — testimonials, event names, and audience stats presented clearly
  • Bio in 3 lengths — 50 words, 150 words, and 300 words for every context
  • Book cover assets and headshot direction guide included in the media kit
  • Delivered in PowerPoint and PDF — fully editable so you update it as your career grows
540+Decks & kits created
3.2xAvg booking conversion
7Day delivery
40+Keynote speakers served

Every Element That Makes a Speaking Deck
Get You Booked.

A speaking deck and media kit that gets results requires more than design — here is every component we build for you.

Speaking topic development

Three fully written speaking topic descriptions — each with a headline, 3–5 talking points, and a clear statement of audience takeaways — written by professional copywriters who know what event bookers look for.

Bio copywriting

Author bio written in three lengths — 50 words for event programmes, 150 words for website bios, and 300 words for press and media use — each version crafted to position your expertise and credibility concisely.

Visual design

Professional speaking deck design in PowerPoint and exported to PDF — slide layout, typography, colour palette, and visual hierarchy built to communicate authority and make a strong first impression in under 90 seconds.

Social proof compilation

Past speaking engagements, podcast appearances, and event names formatted into a social proof strip that gives bookers immediate confidence — even if your speaking history is modest, we know how to present it effectively.

Press quote formatting

Media mentions, review quotes, and endorsements reformatted and styled for the media kit — pull quotes selected for maximum impact and laid out in a format journalists and producers expect to see.

Topic talking points

Bullet-point talking point slides for each topic — structured so the deck communicates what you cover, the format you deliver in, the audience you serve, and what participants walk away knowing or able to do.

One-sheet creation

Single-page author one-sheet combining bio, book cover, speaking topics summary, contact details, and social proof — the go-to document for conference exhibitor tables, press packs, and email follow-ups.

Headshot direction

Headshot direction guide included — specific guidance on framing, background, lighting, and expression so your author photograph matches the professional standard of the deck it appears in.

Event submission guide

Step-by-step guide to submitting your speaking deck to events, conferences, and podcasts — including where to find opportunities in your genre, what to include in your pitch email, and how to follow up professionally.

From brief to fully designed deck in 7 days.

A five-step process — intake, writing, design, review, delivery — with your input at every stage.

01

Intake Brief

You complete a short intake form covering your speaking topics, target events, existing credentials, and any past speaking or media experience. We use this to scope the copy and design direction before writing begins.

02

Copy & Content

Professional copywriter drafts your bio in three lengths, three topic descriptions with talking points and audience takeaways, and a social proof summary — all reviewed for tone, clarity, and booker appeal before design begins.

03

Design & Layout

Your designer builds the speaking deck in PowerPoint — cover slide, bio slide, topic slides, testimonial slides, social proof strip, and CTA slide — with visual design that communicates authority and professionalism immediately.

04

Review Round

First draft delivered for your review. You provide feedback on copy, design, and any factual changes — we incorporate revisions in the same business day and deliver the updated version for your sign-off.

05

Final Delivery

Final speaking deck and media kit delivered in PowerPoint and PDF — fully editable source files so you can update your credentials, topics, and testimonials as your speaking career develops.

Author Speaking Deck and Media Kit
Results proof

540+ decks created. Authors booked at TEDx, corporate events, literary festivals, and national conferences.

The difference between a speaking enquiry and a speaking booking is almost always the deck. Event organisers receive dozens of speaker submissions — the ones that get shortlisted have professional design, clear topic descriptions, and social proof front and centre. Our decks are built around what bookers actually look for.

  • Complete media kit + speaking deck in one package
  • 3 topic descriptions written by a professional copywriter
  • Fully editable — update as your bio and credentials grow
  • Delivered in 7 days
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Our Author Speaking Deck & Media Kit Packages

Media Kit

Everything you need for press and media outreach — professionally written and designed, ready to send to journalists, podcast hosts, and event organisers.

$349one-time
  • Bio in 3 lengths
  • Headshot direction guide
  • Book cover assets
  • Press quotes formatted
  • Social proof strip
  • PDF deliverable
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Speaking Deck

Full professionally designed speaking deck — topics written, slides built, and delivered in PowerPoint and PDF within 7 days.

$499one-time
  • 3 topic descriptions
  • Talking point slides
  • Bio slide
  • Testimonial slides
  • CTA slide
  • PowerPoint + PDF
Full Author Brand Kit

Everything in both — media kit + speaking deck + author one-sheet + LinkedIn optimisation guide. "Most booked package."

$749one-time
  • Everything in Media Kit
  • Everything in Speaking Deck
  • Author one-sheet
  • LinkedIn optimisation guide
  • Event submission guide
  • Unlimited revisions

What every speaking deck and media kit project is guaranteed.

These commitments apply to every project we deliver.

Professional Design

Every deck is designed to the standard of a professional speaker's materials — not a template. If the design does not meet your expectations, we redesign it at no extra charge.

Topic Copywriting

Three speaking topic descriptions written by a professional copywriter — if any topic description does not clearly communicate your expertise and audience fit, we rewrite it.

7-Day Delivery

First draft delivered within 7 business days of receiving your intake brief and any required assets. If we miss this deadline for any reason within our control, we refund 10% of the project fee.

Fully Editable

All deliverables provided in editable source format — PowerPoint for the deck, Word for the copy — so you can update your materials as your career and credentials develop.

Media-Ready Assets

All assets delivered at print and digital resolution — PDF for submission, PowerPoint for presentation, and individual image exports where required by event organisers.

Unlimited Revisions

Unlimited revision rounds until you are satisfied with both the copy and the design — we do not cap revision rounds or charge for changes within the project scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions authors ask most about this service.

A speaking deck (or speaker one-sheet) is a concise PDF document — typically one to two pages — that you send to event organisers, podcast hosts, and conference programme managers when pitching yourself as a speaker or guest. It covers your bio, your talk topics, social proof (audience size, previous media, testimonials), and booking contact. Any author seeking speaking engagements or media appearances needs one.

A media kit is a broader package designed for press and PR use. It includes your bio, high-resolution author photo, book cover art, key talking points, previous media coverage, book description, and contact information. A speaking deck focuses specifically on booking you for talks. We typically produce both together.

Your bio, headshots (or we advise on what to commission), talk topics you can speak on, any previous speaking engagements or media appearances, social media follower counts, and any testimonials from event organisers or podcast hosts. We design and write everything from the raw material.

A print-ready PDF (for email attachment), a web-optimised PDF (for download links), and editable source files (InDesign or Canva, depending on your preference for future self-editing). All assets are branded to match your book cover and author website.

A standard one-sheet speaker deck and media kit takes 7–10 business days from brief to final files.

A 3-minute strategy call is the fastest way to find the right path. No obligation. NDA on request.

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