Dr. MaryAnn Diorio is a popular speaker and teacher on both writing topics and Bible topics. Read what others have to say:

“I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. MaryAnn Diorio’s workshop on Deep Point of View which was presented on Zoom to international ACFW members. The presentation was well organized and jam packed with informative explanations concerning the subject. She is a pleasant and knowledgeable speaker who built a great rapport with the workshop attendees during her presentation and while answering follow up questions.” ~ Bettie Boswell, Author

“I had a chance to go back and listen to your ACFW workshop on Deep POV from January. Thank you for taking the time to share helpful tips and examples as we learn to write in deep POV. I appreciate it! Your presentation was informative and enjoyable.” ~ Becca Wierwille, Author

         “That was an excellent presentation. And you do a beautiful job of presenting.” – Dorothy Featherling, San Gabrial Writers’ League

Click below or on the down menu for details on Dr. MaryAnn’s topics.  Topics are also customizable, based on your needs and on Dr. MaryAnn’s expertise.

Dr. MaryAnn offers webinars on the following topics. NOTE: All webinars are conducted via Zoom. 

Writing (45-60 minutes)

___Deep POV: Experiencing Intimacy with Your Characters 

___Scene Power: Developing Your Novel One Powerful Scene at a Time

___The Empowered Heroine: A Comparative Study of the Heroine in Christian and Secular Women’s Fiction

___Writing Short Stories for Children

___Describing Character and Setting in Middle-Grade and YA Fiction

___Life Management for Writers

___Is God Calling You to Write?

General (45-60 minutes)

___Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Isn’t

___Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

___Healing: The Children’s Bread

___Shame: The Thief of Destiny

___The Fear of Man: What It Is and What to Do about It

___Discerning the Times 

Topics for Homeschooling Parents and Groups (45-60 minutes)

___Instilling the Love of Learning in Your Child’s Heart

___Balancing Life When Homeschooling

___Self-Care for Homeschooling Parents

NOTE: Speaking rates are decided upon individually.  Average rate: $500-$2500 per single session.

 

 

PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2022

May 12-14, 2022
Zoom Webinar
Mt. Zion Ridge Press Fiction Writers’ Conference
Topic: Deep POV: Developing Intimacy with Your Characters

April 7, 2022
Zoom Webinar
San Gabriel Writers League
Topic: Developing Your Novel One Powerful Scene at a Time

March 8, 2002
Zoom Webinar
Living Free in Jesus Series
Topic: FEAR

February 27, 2022
Zoom Webinar
Church of the Risen King Women’s Fellowship
Topic; “Forgiveness; What It is NOT; What It IS

February 22, 2022
Zoom Webinar
Living Free in Jesus Series
Topic: SHAME

January 10, 2022
Zoom Webinar
American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
Topic: “Deep POV: Developing Intimacy with Your Characters

January 8, 2022
Zoom Webinar
Living Free in Jesus Series
Topic: FORGIVENESS

2021

April 4, 2021
Speaking Engagement
Cornerstone Fellowship
Audubon, PA
Topic: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Why Is It Important?

2016

June 12, 2016
Speaking Engagement
Margate Community Church
Children’s Sunday School
Margate, NJ

2013

March 9, 2013
Speaking Engagement
Topic: Forgiveness
Bridge of Hope Author Luncheon
Burlington, New Jersey

July 31-August 3, 2013
Topic: Deep Point of View (POV)
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers’ Conference
Cairn University (formerly Philadelphia Biblical University)
Langhorne, PA

June 18-23, 2000
St. Davids Christian Writers’ Conference (Geneva College)
Writing for Children
Life Management for Writers
Keynote Address

November 4, 1999
Christian Writers’ Club Internet Chat
Self-Image and the Writer

April 29-30, 1994
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers’ Spring Seminar
Writing for Women

October 6, 1993
Sandy Cove Christian Writers’ Conference

June 25, 1992
35th Annual St. Davids Christian Writers’ Conference
Writing for the Secular Market

May 8-9, 1992
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers’ Spring Seminar
Paid Critiques

April 11, 1992
St. Davids Christian Writers’ Seminar (Howell, NJ)
Keynote Address: The Writer As Visionary

June 8-10, 1990
42nd Annual Philadelphia Writers’ Conference
Inspirational Writing (Three-day workshop)

November 16, 1989
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Fellowship
Time Management for Writers

July 15, 1989
Fairton Christian Center Writers’ Workshop
The Basics of Article Writing

March 28, 1987
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers’ Spring Seminar
The Basics of Article Writing

 

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