Looking for fun, enriching programming that promotes literacy?
Want to enhance your reading events and inspire future authors?
Book an Author Adventure with Culbertson Kingdom!
About Geanna Culbertson
Geanna Culbertson is a 36-time award-winning author, publisher, and USC graduate. At school, she majored in Public Relations and triple-minored in Marketing, Cinematic Arts, and Critical Approaches to Leadership (a mix of Psychology, Political Science, and History courses). She also graduated as a Renaissance Scholar (for her diverse educational pursuits) and Discovery Scholar through the USC School of Cinematic Arts (for her research/thesis on, what she coins, the “hero-princess” archetype). She is a part of only 1.3% of her graduating class to earn this double distinction.
Author Adventures with Culbertson Kingdom
Geanna has built a literary universe with 15 books and counting, and is passionate about creating dynamic characters that readers grow with, and embracing themes like self-acceptance, change, harnessing inner strength, and taking fate into your own hands. Her fiction stories are known for their adventure, humor, heart, magical worlds, and positive messaging. She is also devoted to crafting complex, evolving heroes. These passions, and her background at USC, Walt Disney Studios, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Studios, have led her to create amazing programming for schools, libraries, and organizations like the Girl Scouts.
From California to South Carolina, from Texas to Hong Kong, from Seattle to Florida, Geanna has put together amazing events in-person and virtually for years.
If you’re looking for educational, entertaining, and inspiring special guest programming for your school, library, or other organization, contact Culbertson Kingdom. Our Author Adventures foster creativity, confidence, and comfort with the written word, all presented through an upbeat, inspiring lens. Check out the details and offerings below. You can also get to know Geanna through this author interview:
10 Years, 14 Books, Endless Imagination
AT A GLANCE
Who: Elementary School (3rd – 5th grade), Middle School, High School, and University students
What:
- Creative writing skills and story development workshops (screenwriting and novels)
- Book Clubs with Author Q&As to encourage reading, goal setting, and a sense of community
- Inspirational Speaker Assemblies for the writing career and generally chasing your dreams
- Author and Publisher career presentations
- Masterclasses on how to creatively build your artist brand like an entrepreneur
- Special Guest Author Book Signing + Q&A add-ons during school book fairs and literacy-promoting weeks like National Book Month and Read Across America Week (details below)
When:
- Scheduled in-person workshops and presentations available year round
- FANtasy Book Clubs with an Author available in person and virtually year round
Cost: Variations based on workshop/presentation and book purchases
Contact:
You can reach The Culbertson Kingdom Team at: [email protected]
FULL EVENT DETAILS
Screenwriter Workshop
Try your hand at writing for the screen! In this workshop, learn the keys to making a great script—from coming up with characters and building plots to the nuances between writing for film and TV vs. novels.
Novelist Workshop
Have you ever wanted to write a book? Explore the essentials of writing top-tier stories with an award-winning author and publishing house owner. Participants will learn the steps to writing a novel, discover keys to developing strong plots and characters, and gain insight into a novelist’s career.
The Secret Sauce to Storytelling, Strong Characters, & Writing Compelling Content
Dive deep into the magic of storytelling! Geanna Culbertson is a 36-time award-winning fiction author of 14 books across 16 countries. In this presentation, Geanna condenses years of lessons learned from her time as a USC Renaissance and Discovery Scholar, working at the Walt Disney Studios, Nickelodeon, and Paramount, publishing fiction novels in an array of genres, and building her own literary universe into key takeaways for storytellers.
Whether you write for the page, the screen, or yourself, are newer to the writing world or are a seasoned pro with years of experience, or are simply a fan of a good story full of characters to fall in love with, you’ll gain great analysis on the essential elements of developing dynamic characters and compelling plots. Some specific areas of focus will include:
- Finding your story core and driving voice
- Differentiating your work in the market
- Harnessing the power of strong perspectives
- Crafting plots and characters people connect with
- Living your best writer/author life
If you’re an up-and-coming storyteller, or even just a fan of fantastic fiction, you’ll come away with key insight into crafting complex characters, unique fantasy worlds, and fiction that inspires.
FANtasy Book Club with an Author
Do you have a group of voracious readers? Looking to encourage reading for in the summer, winter break, or just outside of the normal books assigned at school? Culbertson Kingdom’s collection of books revolves around fantastical adventures full of strong and dynamic main characters, as well as positive messages wrapped up in epic worlds. Reach out to Geanna Culbertson for group discounts on books your group can read together. Set goals like the 1,200-page challenge, the 5,000-page challenge, the 10,000-page challenge, or just pick one book everyone can enjoy. Cap this Book Club with an Author Q&A and enhance it with reading analysis questions to spur conversations. Plus earn a special patch!
Masterclass: 11 Principles Writers Should Live By
Dive deep into the magic of content creation! Geanna Culbertson is a 36-time award-winning author of 14 books across 16 countries. She is a USC alumna, graduating with degrees in Public Relations, Marketing, Cinematic Arts, and Critical Approaches to Leadership, and in the last two years she has built her own publishing house, Culbertson Kingdom, LLC. In this presentation, Geanna condenses years of lessons learned from USC, the Walt Disney Studios, Nickelodeon, Paramount, and the building of her own literary universe and publishing company into key takeaways for storytellers. Whether you write for the page or the screen, are newer to the writing world or are a seasoned pro with years of experience, you’ll gain incomparable analysis on essential elements to developing dynamic characters and compelling plots. Some specific areas of focus include:
- Finding your story core and driving voice
- Differentiating your work in the market
- Harnessing the power of strong perspectives
- Crafting plots and characters people connect with
- Living your best writer/author life
Masterclass: How to Build Your Brand Like an Entrepreneur
This in-depth presentation led by marketing director and 36-time award-winning author Geanna Culbertson will explore how to build your author brand the way Fortune 500 companies and many of the most recognizable names in the world do. Coming from the perspective of someone who has built her own publishing business while leading the marketing and content initiatives of small, medium, and large corporations, this masterclass is an exploration into strategic thinking with a sassy edge. The masterclass will use examples from different industries, with a personal element woven in as Geanna discusses the trials and triumphs of building her literary universe and publishing company, Culbertson Kingdom. Overall, It is an excellent opportunity for people who want to start or enhance their own brand. Some specific areas of focus will include:
- Understanding then utilizing your brand purpose
- Discovering the key components of differentiation and competition
- Learning lessons of advertising, including the four ad paths
- “Crafting a return on courage” as you forge into the future
Author Assemblies, Author Presentations + Q&As, Author Add-Ons for Literary Events
Do you already celebrate things like Read Across America Week or National Book Month? Do you already offer annual book fairs that promote reading? Why not make these times of year come alive even more with the addition of a spunky and inspirational author guest star. Geanna has visited countless schools across the country, and provided lively talks and Q&As during book fairs, career days, and other lit-loving events. Consider adding her to your plans for these events this year. She is happy to collaborate to create the optimal experience for each school, library, and group she works with. Below are some additional ideas for when tie-ins with authors are at their most popular. Reach out with any questions!
POPULAR LITERARY TIE-INS
Many of her programs and presentations are offered year round, but some popular tie-ins you may want to consider for your school, library, or other organization include:
FULL MONTH September 2026 – National Literacy Month
September 6, 2026 – National Read a Book Day
September 8, 2026 – International Literacy Day
FULL MONTH October 2026 – National Book Month
FULL MONTH November 2026 – National Family Literacy Month
November 1, 2026 – National Author’s Day
January 2, 2027 – National Science Fiction Day
FULL MONTH February 2027 – Library Lovers’ Month
February 26, 2027 – National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
March 2 – 6, 2027 – Read Across America Week
March 2, 2027 – Read Across America Day
March 3, 2027 – International Writers’ Day
April 2, 2027 – International Children’s Book Day
April 10, 2027 – National Encourage a Young Writer Day
April 23, 2027 – World Book Day
May 3–9, 2027 – Children’s Book Week
To book an Author Adventure with Culbertson Kingdom, contact The Culbertson Kingdom Team at: [email protected]
