Getting Started
- I’m not a developer-y enough developer to talk on developing – Alyssa Nicoll, 2016
- How to start speaking (in tech conferences) – Karen Cohen, 2016
- Get Speaking! (multiple resources)
- Why developers should speak at meetups – Hannes Stiebitzhofer, 2015
- Become a Presenter, Change Your Life – Kendra Little, 2012
Proposals & Finding Opportunities
- How to become a public speaker in 1 year — Step 2: Locate opportunities – Catt Small, 2016
- The Awesomeness of Meet-Ups – Val Head, 2013
Calls for Proposals
- CallbackWomen on Twitter
- Lanyrd Calls for Participation
- Technically Speaking (newsletter)
- Call to Speakers
- WikiCFP
Also, you aren’t limited to conferences that do a formal call. If you’re interested in speaking, just send them an email.
Choosing a Topic
Writing Proposals
- What Your Conference Proposal Is Missing – Sarah Mei, 2014
- How to become a public speaker in 1 year — Step 4: The proposal – Catt Small, 2016
Getting Paid
- How to ask to get paid to speak – Seb Lee-Delisle, 2014
- A Formula for Speaking Fees – Jenn Lukas, 2014
Writing Your Talk
Overview
- How to prepare and write a tech conference talk – Lena Reinhard, 2016
- How I Create Talks – Michele Titolo, 2017
- How I Prepare a New Talk – Tim Kadlec, 2014
- Suggestions for Writing a Good Conference Presentation – Adam Connor, 2012
- My Process: Writing a Talk – Camille Fournier, 2015
- My Talk Writing Process – Val Head, 2018
Slides
- 4 Design Tactics to Take Your Deck From Good to Great – Kenny Nguyen, 2013
- Fix Your Boring Slides – Andy Baio, 2013
- Road test your slides for better performance – Derek Featherstone, 2014
Writing Your Bio
- How to become a public speaker in 1 year — Step 5: Craft your bio – Catt Small, 2016
On Stage
- A few tricks about public speaking and stage technology – Christian Heilmann, 2013
- Speaking and Audience Tips – Mark Boulton, 2013
General Resources
- The Speakers’ Checklist – Emma Jane Hogbin Westby, 2015
- How to Prepare: A Checklist for Great Talks – Scott Berkun, 2011
- Public Speaking Resources (tons of links)
Advice for New Speakers
- Conference Speaking FAQ – Anna Ossowski
- On Speaking – Brad Frost, 2013