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The Writer's Block LIVE (author interview series)
Program Categories
Authors and Illustrators, Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters
Audience Age
10-90
I offer a program in which I discuss the book I wrote about the Ivy League in honor of my late father (www.lionstigersbulldogs.com) and the circuitious path I took to publshing it.
I also offer a serries of live author interviews based upon a program I produce (https://www.needhamchannel.org/the-writers-block/).
Both of these offerings have consistently engaged guests who had not participated in events at the host venues before and have been among the most popular evetns at many venues.
They can also be delivered electronically and I offer marketing and outreach support that engages hundreds of media contacts as well.
$300.
$200 for Matt's presentation on the story behind his book, Lions, Tigers, and…Bulldogs? An unofficial guide to the legends and lore of the Ivy League (www.lionstigersbulldogs.com).
Group Size
1-1,000
Program Length
30-45 min
Last Modified
12/30/2024
Recent Library/School Appearances by The Writer's Block
Gay Ellen Dennett
Needham, MA
(781)455-7559
Performer’s Contact Information
The Writer's Block
Matt RobinsonNeedham, MA
Writers’ Block LIVE is the live edition of Matt Robinson’s nationally-syndicated author interview show “The Writer’s Block” (http://needhamchannel.org/the-writers-block/).
In this engaging, entertaining, and educational program, Matt brings noted authors to your venue, (either in person or via Zoom) for a discussion on their books and path to publication. Experts in fields ranging from history, memoir, and poetry, to art, business, entertainment, medicine, and travel, Matt’s authors have attracted hundreds of new guests and supporters to various host venues, including libraries, bookstores, museums, houses of worship, alumni groups, social and service organizations, and more. As a professional journalist for 30 years, Matt often garners media coverage and attracts sponsors to help cover event costs.
To arrange events, please email Matt@LionsTigersBulldogs.com with “Writer’s Block Live” in the subject line.
Selected Events
One Wingate Way Senior Living (Needham, MA) – Monthly Series
Jewish Book Month at JCC of the North Shore (Marblehead, MA) - Kickoff Event
Needham Free Public Library (Needham, MA) - Seven-Event Series
Columbia University Club (Montvale, NJ) - Membership Drive Capstone Event
University of Massachusetts, Boston (Boston, MA) – OLLI Adult Learning Class
University of Pennsylvania Bookstore (Philadelphia, PA) - Homecoming Event
David France Show (Switzerland)
Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club of AK (Anchorage, AK)
Harvard Square Business Association (Cambridge, MA)
Rotary Club of Needham (Needham, MA)
Southern Pen Book Shop (Monroe, GA)
Staples (Dedham and Newton, MA)
Event Logistics
A/V Requirements: Microphone, laptop, and projector
Fee: $300