Cost of author visits?

answers1: Hard to answer. Some authors will negotiate school visit
fees. There are many grants and subsidies at the state level. I'd
estimate several 100 to several thousand dollars, but I've had local
authors come to my library for $100, less if they can sell their
books.
answers2: It REALLY depends on the author. I've seen some best-selling
authors who say they do it for free and some authors like John Scalzi
who probably charge an arm and a leg. :D You might also have to
include their travel expenses (hotel say, gas, food, etc). <br>
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ADDING: Here's what Neil Gaiman charges for appearances. <br>
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<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/may/05/neil-gaiman-us-politician-theft-accusation"
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I know the Toni Morrison recently got paid $30,000 for a speaking
appearance at a university (I think it was a commencement speech).
answers3: If they're already in your town/city, they may do it for
free. (You should buy them lunch at a nice place, and/or give them a
nice gift). If you're not looking for a famous person, you could try
a locally popular newspaper writer. <br>
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If they're from out of town, you'll need to pay their fee (arrange
through their publisher). plus transportation, put them up somewhere,
buy meals, etc.