After a lot of procrastinating, chin stroking, watching clips of 90s football and award-winning idleness, I’ve finally pulled my finger out and organised my online author talks.
These virtual visits allow you to hire me for talks, workshops or just any random tomfoolery that could will liven up another dull day at school or work.
The best thing about it being online is you won’t have me pacing up and down your school hall or meeting room (I do a lot of that). You also won’t have to get me a glass of water before I start – although I usually forget to ask for one.
I’m happy to discuss any ideas you might have for your sessions and offer a range of time slots. Anything from 30 minute talks to full day workshops. Age is no obstacle either, young and old, you are all welcome.
Here’s a quick video clip of me waffling on about what I can offer primary schools from an online visit. Don’t worry if you are not a primary school, I also do corporate events. Click here to see what all that is about.
How to get in contact with Scott Allen online
You can go via Authors Aloud who represent me for primary school public-speaking events. They are first class at organising this kind of thing. Or you go economy class by contacting me directly via my contact page.
Either way I’m very responsive to any ideas and, despite looking like a grumpy old Mexican bandito, I’m actually quite friendly.
Here’s some pictures of me doing events when we were allowed to go outside. There’s also some very nice testimonials at the bottom of this page so you don’t have to take my word for it.
Scott Allen talks testimonials
Don’t believe me? Here’s some testimonials from important people who make important decisions.
Thank you so much for your amazing author event. The boys loved you and the post visit demand for books has been amazing. It was the most inspiring fun and enjoyable event.Linda Huxley, Librarian, Rokeby School.
Scott, thanks so much again for your brilliant efforts at the Progeny Annual Conference. You had the hardest job of all the speakers as you had to warm the audience up! They were totally chatty and engaged thanks to you!David Parkin, Director, Coppa Events
Thanks for coming over! The families really enjoyed the session. I have no doubt we’ll have you over again when the opportunity arises. Iain Hendry, Audience developer, National Science and Media Museum
Thank you for the visit, the children had a great time! I’m already hearing from staff how engaged the children were and how funny and exciting they found the session. Laura Wood, Alwoodley Primary School
Thank you for being such a total star. It was great to see the response from the kids at the events. They absolutely loved your talks, and to see their brilliant questions and excitement over the books was a real privilegeLucy Pearse, Editor, Macmillan Children’s books