The Call of Creativity
Is your class learning about poetry and writing?
Would you like to chat with a modern day poet and writer?
I would love to join your class to share some poetry, speak about writing and creativity, answer questions, and encourage your students to continue to create.
Common Questions
Who is this for?
Students.
Grades 3rd-12th.
How long is the session?
30-45 minutes.
How much does it cost?
$50 per session.
How does it work?
We will gather together via Zoom.
I’ll share a couple of poems and invite your students to ask me questions about poetry, creativity, faith, and life.
Can our students share their poems with you?
Of course!
If you’re interested send me a message below …
Endorsements
"Watching Tanner Olson (Written To Speak) perform was like food for my soul. The way he used tone, thoughts, heart, and humor was unlike anything I'd ever seen. I laughed, teared up, and at times dissecting the depth. I can't wait until he tours again in my area as I know my wife and I will be front row."
Todd Nesloney
Author, Educator, + Speaker
“We loved having Tanner share his gifts with our students!
The show was engaging on many levels, thought provoking, quite funny, and very real. Bringing him in was a fantastic departure from our normal schedule and the time he spent with us was so valuable. We are looking forward to having him back soon!”
Bryan Fries
YoungLife Leader
"Tanner Olson inspires me on many levels.
Not only does he write; he writes poetry that's honest, inspiring, and sometimes hilariously funny.
Not only does he speak; he speaks words that come from the heart with a sincerity that isn't often seen these days.
Tanner tells it like it is with a truth and wisdom that is beyond his years, and yet in a way that engages audiences of all ages. Creativity is at the heart of it all, and his faith permeates his work."
Tom Eggebrecht
Pastor + Author of 'Fully + Creatively Alive'
“Tanner Olson blessed our college campus community with the gift of engaging with faith and life through humor and creativity. Tanner's heartfelt and fun approach as a person as well as a poet gave our students permission to rest and resonate with something that felt more alive than their required theology books. While good study and theology is vital, so is remembering we are human and that Jesus was human and we get to be humans together, enjoying tacos and asking hard questions and laughing at how weird we were in middle school. Tanner's presence reminds us it's good to be human, that God made us that way, and we're allowed to live in our own imperfect skin even as we seek to grow in mind and vocation.”
Shelly Schwalm
Ministry Leader at Concordia University St. Paul
“Tanner Olson has been a speaker at Camp Okoboji and at the Iowa District West Senior High Youth Gathering. He has done an outstanding job! The youth he has inspired through his messages and poetry is amazing. They have asked me to bring him back! I will definitely do that!
I highly recommend Tanner for any event.”
Lori Gamble, Director of Christian Education
and Ministry Director at Camp Okoboji, Milford, IA
"In an increasingly technological world, we are longing for human touch. In his words - spoken and written - Tanner gives us all a human voice. Real. Sincere. Vulnerable. This is genuine interpersonal communication, with one another and with God. I’m grateful for Tanner’s voice. "
Jeff Cloeter
Pastor + Author of 'Loved + Sent'
"Words have power.
There is real power when someone can put into words
the deep feelings and emotions of people, that is exactly what
Tanner Olson does through Written to Speak.
Tanner is funny, engaging, thoughtful, and most importantly authentic in his spoken word poetry and storytelling.
He is able to engage across generational and cultural lines,
connecting people to our common humanity and Creator.
I am excited to have him come back to share more with our people."
Bobby Walston
Pastor Christ Memorial and Reliant Church
“Being able to listen and experience one of Tanner’s shows was truly inspiring and such a blast. His poetry is genuine, humorous, and one of a kind. I HIGHLY recommend bringing him to your church!”
Abbie Snow
Youth Director and Leader