Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Live Seminar Via Zoom 6:00PM – 8:00PM Eastern

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Led by Tawny Lara, author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze and The Sobriety Deck: Practical Practices for a Booze-Free Lifestyle, co-host of the Recovery Rocks podcast, and co-founder of the vinegar-based botanical beverage, (parentheses).

This seminar provides an in-depth examination of four hurdles that writers often put in their own way. Tawny’s experience as a journalist, author, teacher, and coach helped her identify four recurring blocks that writers often struggle to overcome.

Tawny’s teaching approach is a mix of tangible tips, actionable advice, and real-life experience. Whether you’re a professional author or you’re still trying to convince yourself that you’re a “real writer,” this workshop is for you.

Participants will emerge from this seminar with fresh ideas, tools to use when feeling blocked, and clarity on the next step of their writing journey.

SEMINAR TAKEAWAYS:

Embrace Rejection: Learn how Tawny kept pitching her book and freelance writing, despite consistent rejection. Also, hear how she still deals with rejection regularly. 

Dance with Perfectionism: Tawny echoes Anne Lammott’s famous advice of writing “shitty” drafts. Learn tips on how to quiet the perfectionism so you can get words on the page.

Ignore Impostor Syndrome: This section is for the voice in your head that thinks this class isn’t for you because it’s for “real” writers. Hear Tawny’s moments of impostor syndrome and how she still pushes through them, one day at a time.

Set Realistic Goals: Identify your writing goals, then learn Tawny’s actionable advice on setting realistic goals to make those dreams happen.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This seminar welcomes a diverse audience, from seasoned writers seeking to refine their writing skills to curious beginners eager to embark on their writing journey. Regardless of your experience level, this seminar promises to equip you with the insights, tools, and inspiration needed to get back into your writing flow.

With Tawny Lara's guidance, you'll learn how to push through writer’s block while actually getting new words on the page. Prepare to feel empowered, inspired, and fully equipped to tackle a blank page with confidence and enthusiasm. 

TESTIMONIALS:

“When it comes to non-fiction, a big part of an agent’s job is wrangling a book proposal together with their author. Digging into the why of the project, discussing platform, and the like. It only benefits you to be more prepared. The more you have in there, the better. When Tawny’s proposal arrived in my agent inbox and I opened it, it was like that scene in Pulp Fiction when they open the briefcase and all golden light shines out. It was perfect. And I called her the same day asking to work on the project. You’ll learn a lot from her, absolutely” -Eric Smith, author & Tawny’s agent

“The publishing world is a minefield, and Tawny is a Bloodhound. Over the past decade, she's learned how to navigate this clusterfuck of this industry, cutting through the BS, so you can actually get published and your voice heard.” -Zachary Zane, Author of Boyslut, A Memoir and Manifesto

“Tawny is such an excellent resource for someone navigating publishing and proposals for the first time. I am a DIY-type who usually just uses Google to teach me everything, but having Tawny's help saved me weeks if not months of research and helped me feel extremely clear and prepared as I began the process. Very grateful for her expertise!” -Mariana Louis, archetypal tarotist

"Tawny Lara's class on writing non-fiction book proposals is a lighthouse for anyone eager to explore mental health topics with depth and empathy. Her expertise not only helps writers to craft impactful narratives but also to navigate the complexities of mental health with sensitivity and insight." - Sophie Saint Thomas, author of Reproductive Rites

“Tawny is not only an experienced journalist and writer, but she’s also a marketing wiz who can bring that extra special sauce to your book proposal. If you want to actually sell your book, there’s no one else that I’d rely on to teach me the 101.” - Irina Gonzalez, editor, journalist, and author of the Raising Gen Alpha newsletter

"Tawny is a master when it comes to marketing yourself as a writer. She will help you focus your vision and tap into insider knowledge of the publishing world." -Gemma Hartley, author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward

“Tawny will help you sell your book proposal. She knows the game, and she will teach you how to play it.” -Paulina Pinsky, co-author of It Doesn’t Have to be Awkward

"Tawny, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for what was a chock-full-of-info book proposal seminar yesterday. I am so glad I came; it was worth my time in all respects! Thank you for being so generous and forthcoming and giving us so much knowledge about the book proposal process in such a clear and seamless way. I feel like every minute had something valuable to offer. My kind of seminar!" -former student

"This seminar got me excited to explore and think about how I might take what I already do and turn it into a card deck and if so...what would that look like. Tawny was knowledgeable and open and kept on time with things, which I always appreciate. It was well worth the investment." -former student.

"This seminar exceeded my expectations! It was super helpful and informative about an emerging area of publishing. The most helpful part: Tawny's slide deck; the comparison between self-publishing and traditional; talking about how publishers have different imprints for paper products. Thank you!" -former student

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Instructor: Tawny Lara
  

• Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

• Live Seminar Via Zoom 6:00PM – 8:00PM Eastern

• Tuition is $75 USD