book karla at your event

Karla is a professional speaker and workshop leader. Please review her fees below, then fill in the form to book her as a keynote or guest speaker.Â
Karla K. Morton is a sought-after keynote speaker and has inspired countless men, women and students at conferences, universities, libraries, literary festivals and more.
To book a speaking engagement with Karla, first review her fees and then complete and submit the required booking information at right. The title of Texas Poet Laureate is the greatest honor of Karla’s life. This title, however, does not include any compensation or funding for travel, expenses or time.
Speaking Fees:
- $1,000 – $1,500 for smaller, short events/workshops
- $2,000 – $4,000 for large or full-day events/workshops – (varies based on nature of event)
Travel Fees:
< 25 miles from Fort Worth, TX – $0 travel fee
25 – 49 miles
from Fort Worth, TX – $50 travel fee
50 – 99 miles
from Fort Worth, TX – $100 travel fee
100 – 299 miles
from Fort Worth, TX – $200 travel fee + lodging
300+ miles
from Fort Worth, TX – air transportation
(or per mile travel fees based on IRS mileage rate) + lodging + $75 per diem
VIRTUAL EVENT – no travel fees
“…captivating, thought-provoking and emotional – she brought the entire audience to their feet. It was incredible, and people lined up at the end to meet her and tell her their stories. I highly recommend booking Karla; she is amazing.”​
~ Jocelyn Repshas, THR Foundation