Marion Winik

Marion Winik

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Author, Humorist and NPR Commentator

Marion Winik Biography

Marion Winik is an award-winning columnist, renowned humorist, NPR commentator, and the author of six books of creative nonfiction. Her latest book is Highs in the Low Fifties: How I Stumbled Through the Joys of Single Lliving (Globe Pequot Press), a memoir of her attempt to rebuild her world and find new love as a once-widowed, once-divorced single mother. A professor in the MFA program at the University of Baltimore, Winik was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Creative Non-Fiction and has been inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters. She has appeared on the Today Show, Politically Incorrect and Oprah.

Known for her hilarious, yet redemptive, takes on topics from parenthood, divorce and dating, to death and loss, to memoir and the writing life, Winik is a sought-after keynote speaker. Winik has spoken at a variety of venues, including New York’s 92nd St. Y, Brown University, Conde Nast Advertiser’s Retreat, Dallas Arts and Letters Live, multiple Jewish Book Network events, National Midwives Meeting, the Paramount Theatre in Austin, and the Woodstock Writers Festival.

Winik’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” column appears bi-weekly at BaltimoreFishbowl.com — it was voted “Best of Baltimore 2012” by Baltimore Magazine. Her essays and articles have been published in The New York Times Magazine, O, Salon, Real Simple, More, The Utne Reader, The Baltimore Sun, to name a few. Her 15 years of commentaries for All Things Considered are collected on the npr.org website. Winik’s other books include Telling (Random House); New York Times Notable Book First Comes Love (Random House, 1996); Child magazine’s “Best Parenting Book of the Year” The Lunch-Box Chronicles (Random House); Rules for the Unruly (Simon and Schuster); Above Us Only Sky (Seal Press), and The Glen Rock Book of the Dead (Counterpoint), one of More magazine’s “Ten Best Books of 2008.” She has also published two books of poetry, Nonstop and Boycrazy.
For many years, she was the Answer Lady advice columnist for Ladies’ Home Journal.

Winik is a graduate of Brown University and the Brooklyn College MFA program. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Marion Winik Speaking Topics

An Evening with Marion Winik

Rules for the Unruly: Seven Secrets of an Unconventional Life (Commencement Speech)

The Ethics of Memoir: How to be a Good Writer AND a Good Friend

Don’t Sweat the Chicken Soup: Relaxation Therapy for Modern Parents

Diseases 'n' Me: AIDS Widow, Hep C Poster Child, Amateur Kevorkian; Inspiration and Humor for Life’s Toughest Challenges

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What topics does Marion Winik speak about?

Marion Winik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Fiction Authors, Commencement, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Comedian, Fiction Authors, Poetry, Work-Life Balance, Culture and Author.

Where does Marion Winik travel from?

Marion Winik generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Marion Winik?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marion Winik for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marion Winik for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Marion Winik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Non-Fiction Authors, Commencement and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marion Winik for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Marion Winik generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adriana Trigiani, Mary Karr and Kim Rossi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marion Winik for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/06/2025.

Marion Winik Speaking Topics

  • An Evening with Marion Winik

  • Rules for the Unruly: Seven Secrets of an Unconventional Life (Commencement Speech)

  • The Ethics of Memoir: How to be a Good Writer AND a Good Friend

  • Don’t Sweat the Chicken Soup: Relaxation Therapy for Modern Parents

  • Diseases 'n' Me: AIDS Widow, Hep C Poster Child, Amateur Kevorkian; Inspiration and Humor for Life’s Toughest Challenges

  • How do I book Marion Winik to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marion Winik for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marion Winik, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marion Winik or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marion Winik for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marion Winik, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marion Winik, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marion Winik speak about?

    Marion Winik is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Fiction Authors, Commencement, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Comedian, Fiction Authors, Poetry, Work-Life Balance, Culture and Author.
  • Where does Marion Winik travel from?

    Marion Winik generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marion Winik?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marion Winik for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marion Winik for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marion Winik or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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