About MAD about Words
We bring style and fresh ideas to everything we do
Named for a play on her initials and love for writing, MAD about Words is the brain child (and heart child) of Mary Ann de Stefano.
We nurture creative and community spirit
MAD about Words provides editorial services to individuals and businesses, organizes workshops and creative writing classes with published writers and talented teachers, and connects the writing community through our free online social network, The Lounge, and our newsletter, MAD’s Monday Muse.
“Working with Mary Ann de Stefano is pure flow and inspiration. She has creative talent and generosity of spirit. She has a knack for entering the world of the ‘other,’ so that her writing serves her clients faithfully. She brings warmth, responsiveness, and efficiency to the tasks at hand.” —Hedy Schleifer, Schleifer + Associates
Mary Ann is a writer and editor with 25+ years experience in publishing and consulting
Contact Mary Ann for a free initial consultation
- 11+ years in publishing, HBJ/Academic Press
- Independent writing consultant since 1993
- Organizing writing workshops since 2005
- Rollins College, BA English & writing, magna cum laude
- Studied with America’s foremost creativity coach, Eric Maisel
- Creativity Coaching Association
- Editorial Freelancers Association
- Florida Writers Association




Mary Ann de Stefano


