Daryl Cobb's PRESENTER'S SERVICES

Welcome to Presenters Services

This site has been created to give the author and/or illustrator

a professional perspective on presenting to children in schools.

As one of the top author presenters in this field, I have a hands-on perspective

of this business that not many presenters can give you. My success and experience

is back up by over 1000 (documented and verifiable) in school author event bookings,

with 85 taking place in the 2025-26 school season.

My skills in educational presentation program design and content structure are second

to none. My marketing knowledge and success is backed up by the booking numbers.

Making a living as a children's author is not easy, but it's something that I do,

year in and year out. Why take years to figure out what works and what doesn't.

My success could be the key to helping you succeed.

darylkcobb@yahoo.com

Knowledge is the key to success!

Engaging the audience from beginning to end!

I greet every audience with music as they are being seated. It's my way to say let the journey begin, and my goal is to help you find your way.

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In this business, success hinges on our skills. Do we have those skills?

In this business, success also hinges on our knowledge.

Do we know all that it takes to be successful school presenters?

What are schools looking for in educational programming?
What content should be included in your programs?
What is an interactive program?
What does that interaction look like to the teachers?
Do you know how to create meaningful interaction?
Do you know the difference between active interaction, responsive, passive and instinctive interaction?
How to make the program engaging?

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Author Daryl Cobb photo showing the right kind of photos to be used in marketing of author visits.

Why aren't coordinators calling? It's frustrating!

How to structure a great program?
How to connect with the kids during the performance?
How to control an audience?
What equipment might you need?
Do you have programs that will cover your target audiences?
Do you have a website?
What do you charge?
Should I issue a contract?
Where do I get a contract?
Does your website sell you as a presenter?
Does your website close the deal?
Do you know how to market yourself?
Do you know who to market yourself to?
Can you make contact with buyers?
Most Importantly: Why aren't coordinators calling?

With 20 years of hands-on experience in the arts in education field, I have the knowledge to succeed. I know the business inside and out. I know how to market and what works and doesn't. And I know what schools are looking for.