Sebastian Faulks CBE is widely hailed as one of the best writers of his generation. He has written several bestselling novels, including Birdsong which sold 2 million copies and was identified as one of Britain’s best loved novels, and has reinvented himself novel by novel. He is an inspiring speaker... Read more
Sebastian Faulks CBE is widely hailed as one of the best writers of his generation. He has written several bestselling novels, including Birdsong which sold 2 million copies and was identified as one of Britain’s best loved novels, and has reinvented himself novel by novel.
He is an inspiring speaker who can discuss his own creative process, and how his own extensive research and imagination are harnessed to create novels which are ambitious and original.
Sebastian worked in journalism before starting to write books. He was the first Literary Editor of the Independent and became Deputy Editor of the Independent on Sunday before leaving in 1991 to concentrate on writing. He has been a columnist for the Guardian (1992-8) and the Evening Standard (1997-9). He continues to contribute articles and reviews to a number of newspapers and magazines. He wrote and presented the Channel 4 Television series Churchill’s Secret Army, screened in 1999 and presented a major four-part BBC 2 series celebrating the British novel and its characters, Faulks on Fiction.
He is well-known for his French trilogy, The Girl at the Lion d’Or, Birdsong and Charlotte Gray, and the latter was made into a film starring Cate Blanchett in 2001. He is the author of a biography, The Fatal Englishman; a small book of literary parodies, Pistache (2010); and the novels Engleby (2008) and A Week in December (2009), which was a number one bestseller. He also wrote the James Bond thriller Devil May Care (2008) in the style of Ian Fleming. His most recent book A Possible Life, was published in 2012.
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1993, he was also appointed CBE for services to literature in 2002. For his novel Human Traces (2011), he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the The Tavistock Clinic in association with the University of East London for his contribution to the understanding of psychiatry. He was elected an Honorary Fellow at Emmanual College, Cambridge in 2007.
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Sebastian Faulks's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sebastian tailored to your event.
Sebastian Faulks speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sebastian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sebastian Faulks for events worldwide, subject to Sebastian's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sebastian Faulks is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sebastian can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sebastian Faulks on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sebastian can offer.
Sebastian Faulks delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Sebastian Faulks's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Sebastian's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Sebastian Faulks can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Sebastian's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sebastian Faulks is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sebastian Faulks, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sebastian's current availability for your dates.