A formally trained writer and digital marketer, Maria Tolliver has worked in the digital marketing industry for over six years. She has worked in almost every creative form of digital marketing, from copywriting and graphic design, to designing websites, social media management, and ghostwriting for aspiring authors. Born and raised in humble beginnings in the inner city of Cleveland, Ohio, Maria is no stranger to hard work and getting creative to make things work. Her strong desire to work in creative industries, such as film and tv production, led her to the film and digital media program at Cleveland State University where she obtained her bachelor's degree. Her most memorable class was a screenwriting course that enhanced her storytelling skills and increased her interest in the craft. Out of that, her passion for writing grew into a variety of creative avenues.Maria's love for writing didn't start there. She began her writing career journaling, then over the years grew into writing poetry, songs, screenwriting, blogging, and eventually securing a career as a copywriter and freelance writer. Maria and her husband, Chris, relocated out of the country for a few years to Toronto, Ontario, where she obtained her master's degree in Interactive Media Management, a specialized digital marketing program at Centennial College where she graduated with honors. From there, she secured multiple opportunities in her field of study, made many valuable connections, and wrote her first book God in the Details. Now residing in South Euclid, Ohio, Maria lives with her husband and their daughter, Jada, and plans to create more inspiring content for years to come. For more about Maria, visit mariatolliver.com.
