Tanner Olson

Hello!

My name is Tanner Olson.

I am an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster. I am the author of four books, including the highly acclaimed collection of poetry, Walk A Little Slower.

My writing has been described as “hopefully unique” as it blends faith, humor, and curiosity. Through my work I seek to point readers and listeners toward the ultimate source of hope and love, Jesus.

For over 10 years I have been traveling the country sharing poetry, delivering messages of grace, and offering stories of hope. 

To keep up with my work, find me on Instagram, @writtentospeak and Facebook.

I live in Nashville, TN with his wife, son, and their goldendoodle, Pancake.

Author.

Walk A Little Slower
As You Go: Words for the Unknown
I’m All Over the Place
Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope

Poet.
Perhaps you know me from Instagram or YouTube.
I am nothing like Shakespeare or Dr. Seuss.
I’m just Tanner.
As a poet I have performed and shared poetry for those ages 5 to 95.
My work ranges from serious to funny to reflective to honest.
For elementary school students I share poems they can connect with. Poems that will make them laugh, smile, and grow interested in writing and poetry. Some of the poems I share for them are ‘SpongeBob Oval Pants” “Dan the Man” and “Words Matter.”
I even released Poetry School, an 11-day poetry curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students.
While for older students, adult audiences, and conferences I deliver poems such as “Stay”, “Some Days”, and “Welcome.”

Speaker.
I’ve had the honor of speaking in rooms of all ages.
From classrooms to churches to conference rooms to zoom calls. Through humor, poetry, and storytelling I promise you will leave with more hope than when you arrived.
I am available to speak and share spoken word poetry for your classroom, church, organization, or conference.

Want to know more?

I grew up in Oviedo, Florida and attended St. Luke’s Lutheran School and Oviedo High School. After graduating from Oviedo High school I left Central Florida for Milwaukee, Wisconsin (I know, a weird move) to attend Concordia University Wisconsin where I studied Ministry and Theology. Since graduating from college in 2012 I have worked with various ministries in St. Louis, Northern Wisconsin, and Austin, Texas.

I now live in Nashville, TN with my wife, Sarah and our dog, Pancake.

Also, I am a fan of the Orlando Magic.

Contact: writtentospeak@gmail.com
@tannerjolson || @writtentospeak