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. 

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