For Speaking Bureaus
Your speakers have the stage. Give them the book.
Published speakers command higher fees, close bigger bookings, and build lasting thought leadership. Partner with Chapters to transform your roster from presenters into published authorities.
They talk, our editors write — a published book in 90 days
From Bureaus Who Partner With Us
What happens when your speakers publish
"Our published speakers get booked 40% faster. Event planners see a book and immediately know the speaker is serious. It's the ultimate proof of expertise."
— Bureau Director, National Speakers Agency
"We started offering publishing as part of our speaker development program. It's now our biggest differentiator — top talent comes to us because we help them build lasting thought leadership."
— VP Talent, Premier Speaker Bureau
"One of our speakers published through Chapters and within six months had a TED invitation, three corporate residencies, and a column in Harvard Business Review. The book changed everything."
— Agent, Executive Speakers Bureau
The Thought Leader Advantage
Published speakers aren't just better on stage. They're better for your bottom line.
Elevate Speaker Brands
A published book transforms speakers from presenters into thought leaders — making them easier to market and impossible to ignore.
Justify Higher Fees
Published speakers command 30–100% higher fees. Bureaus that place published speakers close bigger deals, faster.
Attract Premium Talent
Offering publishing services makes your bureau a destination for high-caliber speakers looking for full-service representation.
Win More Bookings
Event planners research speakers before committing. A book signals authority, preparation, and marketability.
New Revenue Stream
Earn commissions by connecting your speakers with Chapters' publishing platform — revenue that compounds over time.
30–100%
Higher fees for published speakers
100%
Speaker owns the IP
90
Days to publication
10%+
Commission per referral
Common questions
How does the bureau partnership work?
You refer speakers to Chapters. When they publish, you earn a commission on the engagement. We handle the entire publishing process — your speakers just show up and talk.
Do speakers need to be experienced writers?
Not at all. We extract their keynote content, stories, and frameworks through structured interviews. They talk, we write.
What's the timeline for a speaker's book?
Most books are completed in 90 days. We work around speaking schedules so there's minimal disruption to their tour calendar.
Can speakers sell books at events?
Absolutely. We handle printing, distribution, and back-of-room sales logistics. Speakers can also offer signed copies as part of their booking package.