Lee Gutkind

Lee Gutkind

Keynote Speaker: Godfather of Creative Nonfiction; Expert on Nursing, Healthcare, Science & Technology

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Lee Gutkind Biography

Lee Gutkind, recognized by Vanity Fair as “the Godfather behind creative nonfiction,” is the author and editor of more than 25 books with specialties in healthcare and nursing and science and technology. He is the founder and editor of Creative Nonfiction, the first and largest literary magazine to publish narrative nonfiction exclusively. Gutkind is Distinguished Writer-in-Residence in the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University and a professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. Gutkind is a sought-after keynote speaker about creative nonfiction, memoir, healthcare issues – especially nursing – and science and technology. He has lectured to audiences around the world – from China to the Czech Republic, from Australia to Africa to Egypt, and has appeared on many national radio and televisions shows, including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central), Good Morning America, National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation and All Things Considered, as well as BBC World.

Gutkind’s latest books are You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Complete Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction – from Memoir to Literary Journalism and Everything in Between, is “reminiscent of Stephen King’s fiction handbook On Writing,” according to Kirkus Reviews, “An accessible, indispensable nonfiction guidebook from an authority who knows his subject from cover to cover,” and the anthology I Wasn’t Strong Like This: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse, which the New York Times called “beautifully wrought.” His other books include An Immense New Power to Heal: The Promise of Personalized Medicine, Almost Human: Making Robots Think, Many Sleepless Nights: The World of Organ Transplantation, Stuck in Time: The Tragedy of Childhood Mental Illness, and One Children’s Place: Inside a Children’s Hospital. He is also the editor of the anthology At the End of Life: True Stories About How We Die.

Gutkind has received numerous honors and awards for his work, including The Steve Allan Individual Award, by United Mental Health, Inc., Chancellor’s Award for Public Service, Meritorious Service Award by American Council on Transplantation, Howard Blakeslee Award by the American Heart Association for “Outstanding Journalism,” and Golden Eagle Award by CINE, for the film, A Place Just Right. He is the recipient of the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment of the Arts. Gutkind is listed in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in the East, International Men of Achievement, International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, Who’s Who in American Publishing, and Who’s Who in American Education.

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Lee Gutkind Speaking Topics

An Immense New Power to Heal: The Promise and Future of Personalized Medicine

Stuck in Time: The Tragedy of Childhood Mental Health & What We Can Do About It

Writing About the End of Life: True Stories About How We Die

Almost Human: Our Future with Robots

Nurses: Heroes of the Medical Profession

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Lee Gutkind is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Non-Fiction Authors, Commencement and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lee Gutkind for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lee Gutkind can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marion Winik, Sean Astin and Gregory Maguire. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lee Gutkind for an upcoming event.

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Lee Gutkind Speaking Topics

  • An Immense New Power to Heal: The Promise and Future of Personalized Medicine

  • Stuck in Time: The Tragedy of Childhood Mental Health & What We Can Do About It

  • Writing About the End of Life: True Stories About How We Die

  • Almost Human: Our Future with Robots

  • Nurses: Heroes of the Medical Profession

  • How do I book Lee Gutkind to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lee Gutkind for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lee Gutkind, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lee Gutkind or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Lee Gutkind for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lee Gutkind, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lee Gutkind, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Lee Gutkind speak about?

    Lee Gutkind is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Fiction Authors, Commencement, Health & Wellness, Fiction Authors, Education, Culture and College.

  • Who is the agent for Lee Gutkind?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lee Gutkind for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lee Gutkind for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lee Gutkind or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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