Matt Haig

Matt Haig is a globally recognised author and mental health advocate, known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and open conversations around depression, anxiety, and the human experience. A natural communicator with a warm and accessible style, Matt is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, especially for virtual audiences. His talks draw on his lived experiences and bestselling work to offer hope, perspective, and connection. Whether addressing workplace wellbeing, personal development, or the pressures of modern life, Matt brings clarity and comfort in equal measure.

Matt’s career spans over two decades and includes fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature. He first made his mark with business books like ‘Brand Failures’ before transitioning into fiction with the acclaimed ‘The Last Family in England’. His breakthrough came in 2015 with the memoir ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’, a deeply personal account of his mental health crisis in his twenties. The book struck a chord with readers around the world and topped the Sunday Times Bestseller List for 46 weeks. Matt followed this success with further bestsellers including ‘Notes on a Nervous Planet’, ‘The Comfort Book’, and the multi-award-winning novel ‘The Midnight Library’, which has now sold over 10 million copies globally and been translated into more than 40 languages. In 2024, ‘The Radleys’ was adapted into a feature film, adding to Matt’s growing influence across media.

In addition to adult fiction and memoir, Matt is an acclaimed children’s author. His titles such as ‘A Boy Called Christmas’, ‘Evie and the Animals’ and ‘The Truth Pixie’ have delighted young readers and parents alike, earning him three Carnegie Medal nominations and a Nestlé Children’s Book Prize Gold Award. ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ was also adapted into a major motion picture starring Maggie Smith and Jim Broadbent. Critics from The Guardian to The New York Times have praised his ability to write with honesty, humour, and heart, often blurring the line between fantasy and real-world emotion. He has been a guest on numerous high-profile podcasts and broadcasts, including Fearne Cotton’s ‘Happy Place’ and Channel 4 News, where his reflections on mental health continue to reach new audiences.

Matt is now available as a virtual keynote speaker, where his insight, compassion and storytelling skills resonate powerfully. He speaks on resilience, overcoming adversity, mental health, and personal development, offering messages of strength, survival, and finding meaning in difficult moments. With his relaxed yet impactful delivery, Matt leaves virtual audiences inspired, understood, and uplifted.-36