Maggie O'Farrell

Maggie O'Farrell

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Novelist; Author of "Hamnet" and "The Marriage Portrait"

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Maggie O'Farrell Biography

Maggie O’Farrell is one of the most loved writers in the English language. Her debut, "After You'd Gone," marked the start of a career which has established O’Farrell as one of the greatest storytellers of our times.

Throughout her career, O’Farrell has enjoyed critical acclaim and received numerous literary awards. "The Hand That First Held Mine" won the 2010 Costa Novel Award. "Hamnet," which imagined the untold story of Shakespeare’s son, won the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction and was Waterstones’ Book of the Year, and was also a number one bestseller. Her novel, "The Marriage Portrait," was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize. Her latest, "Land," will be published in 2026.

O’Farrell recently co-wrote, with Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the screenplay for "Hamnet," which had previously been adapted for the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company. O'Farrell is also the author of three books for children, Where Snow Angels Go," "The Boy Who Lost His Spark" and "When the Stutter Came to Stay."

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Maggie O'Farrell Videos

Maggie O'Farrell - Candlewick Press
Maggie O'Farrell - Royal Shakespeare Company
Maggie O'Farrell | Nashville PBS

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What topics does Maggie O'Farrell speak about?

Maggie O'Farrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Fiction Authors, Journalist, Bestselling Authors, Children's Authors, European Heritage and Creativity.

Where does Maggie O'Farrell travel from?

Maggie O'Farrell generally travels from Edinburgh, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Maggie O'Farrell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maggie O'Farrell 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 Maggie O'Farrell for your next private or corporate function.

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Maggie O'Farrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Fiction Authors and Journalist. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Maggie O'Farrell generally travels from Edinburgh, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lois Lowry, Joyce Maynard and Nnedi Okorafor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maggie O'Farrell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/01/2026.

Maggie O'Farrell Videos

Maggie O'Farrell - Candlewick Press
Maggie O'Farrell - Royal Shakespeare Company
Maggie O'Farrell | Nashville PBS
  • How do I book Maggie O'Farrell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maggie O'Farrell 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 Maggie O'Farrell, 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 Maggie O'Farrell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Maggie O'Farrell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Maggie O'Farrell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maggie O'Farrell, 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 Maggie O'Farrell speak about?

    Maggie O'Farrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Fiction Authors, Journalist, Bestselling Authors, Children's Authors, European Heritage and Creativity.
  • Where does Maggie O'Farrell travel from?

    Maggie O'Farrell generally travels from Edinburgh, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Maggie O'Farrell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maggie O'Farrell 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 Maggie O'Farrell 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 Maggie O'Farrell 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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