Top 10 Bestselling Authors Speakers

New York Times–Bestselling Authors, Leadership Authors & Motivational Storytellers for Corporate Events

Author Speakers for Your Next Event

Bestselling author speakers bring bold ideas, compelling storytelling, and proven expertise to the stage — transforming any conference, convention, or corporate meeting into a memorable audience experience. As a leading author speaker bureau, Executive Speakers Bureau simplifies the process of hiring a bestselling author speaker who can inform, entertain, and inspire.

Whether you’re planning a leadership summit, a sales kickoff, a company retreat, or a community program, we provide top-rated author speakers who deliver dynamic presentations and engage audiences with fresh perspectives. Many of our speakers are award-winning authors, TED Talk speakers, celebrity authors, and international thought leaders, each with bestselling books that spark meaningful conversations.

Why Book an Author to Inspire Your Audience

The right author speaker can:

• Share big ideas rooted in real-world experience

• Spark creativity, innovation, and courageous thinking

• Offer emotional connection through powerful storytelling

• Reinforce conference themes like leadership, culture, motivation, change, and resilience

• Enhance audience engagement with book signing events or meet-and-greets

Readers already trust bestselling authors — which makes their messages more relatable, memorable, and actionable. Their stories help audiences see challenges differently and take bold action long after the event ends.

Exploring Different Types of Author Speakers

Great events need voices that align with goals and audience needs. We offer a comprehensive selection of bestselling author speakers specializing in many themes:

Fiction & Memoir Authors

Bring the magic of narrative to your event. These storytellers spark emotion, imagination, and empathy through lived experiences and creative worlds.
Explore these speakers: Storytellers

Business & Leadership Authors

Perfect for corporate audiences. These experts provide actionable strategies, case studies, and bold frameworks to help leaders and teams achieve results.
Topics include: innovation, organizational culture, teamwork, resilience, transformation, and customer success.

Motivational & Nonfiction Authors

From psychology and performance to wellness and social impact — these speakers turn research and personal journeys into tools for growth and thriving.

Celebrity & Public Figure Authors

Well-known names bring excitement and greater attendance. Their stories are unforgettable and elevate the entire event experience.

How the Booking Process Works

Working with Executive Speakers Bureau makes booking bestselling authors simple:

1️⃣ Share Your Event Needs
We start by understanding your event goals, preferred topics, audience size, and budget — including information on author speaking fees and travel requirements.

2️⃣ Review Tailored Author Recommendations
Our team suggests a curated list of top bestselling authors aligned with your theme, whether you’re seeking virtual author speakers, conference authors, or a headline keynote.

3️⃣ Finalize the Details
We manage negotiations, confirm the speaker contract, and coordinate logistics throughout the author speaking tour process to ensure a seamless experience. From start to finish, our team supports you every step of the way — so you can focus on delivering a standout event.

Make Your Event Unforgettable

If you’re looking to engage your audience, promote learning, or create a truly meaningful moment at your next conference, a bestselling book author keynote speaker is an exceptional choice.

Ready to book a bestselling author speaker? Executive Speakers Bureau is here to help you find the perfect match for your organization and event goals. Contact us today to get personalized recommendations and start planning a keynote your audience will never forget.