Speaking Portfolio
History of Travel & Tourism in Brevard County
- Brevard County is an extraordinary mix of sunshine, beaches, pristine natural resources, and space-age technology-and a magnet for travelers. Come along on a Tour de Indian River, a journey to discover the story of travel to our very special corner of the world.
Brevard's Best Bets for Vacationing Close to Home
- Brevard County, stretching along 76 miles of Florida's Atlantic coast, is a recreational and cultural jewel-one of those rare spots that is as much fun for residents as it is for visitors. Save time, gas, and money, and have lots of fun! Discover great places for recreation, relaxation, dining, shopping, and adventure at any age.
When Your Hobby Becomes a Business
- Many writers and artisans have energy and passion for their craft but not much interest in 'the numbers'. If you plan to make money through your creative endeavors, this presentation offers practical and accurate advice. Learn about setting goals, developing a simple system to track income and expenses, calculating royalties, comparing publishing and marketing opportunities, taxes, and more.
Inspiration & Information for Writing & Publishing Nonfiction
- Many writers have found success with nonfiction works-memoirs, travel writing, essays, narratives, humor, and how-to books and articles. Discover how to get started and successfully navigate this exciting writing arena.
Essentials of a Winning Book Proposal
- Publishing is a business and the book proposal is the author's resume. Make a great first impression and improve your chance of success by following these critical success factors for writing and packaging a professional proposal.
Comments and suggestions are welcome. Dianne is available to speak to your organization or group about the wonders of Brevard County, as well as business topics, and the craft of creative nonfiction writing.