How to Hire a Virtual Assistant:
a Writer's Step-by-Step Blueprint

with Tawny Lara

Live Seminar Via Zoom Thursday November 13th, 2025

Led by Tawny Lara, author and writing coach, with Sarah Wolford, virtual assistant and founder of Virtually Sarah.

Considering hiring a Virtual Assistant but unsure where to begin? This workshop, led by an author/entrepreneur and her Virtual Assistant (VA) of 4+ years, takes you behind the scenes of the writer and assistant dynamic. NOTE: This workshop is for writers who want to hire human assistants—not robots.

Tawny was burning the candle at both ends before finally admitting that she needed help balancing her workload. She juggled a full-time day job, budding freelance career, and cohosting a podcast—all while working on her first book proposal and trying to find that whole work/life balance thing. Now, she’s the 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, and several other creative projects. She credits delegating tasks to her virtual assistant, Sarah, for much of her career success.

Sarah has been helping women-led business owners and writers since 2021 as a virtual assistant. Sarah assists Tawny with tasks such as managing invoices, responding to email communications, and updating her Google Calendar. Sarah’s work helps Tawny focus on writing and teaching so she doesn’t get bogged down by tedious tasks that distract her from the skills that actually earn income.

Together, Tawny and Sarah will walk you through the ins and outs of finding, hiring, and collaborating with a VA. Learn honest insights, practical tips, and real talk about what works (and what doesn’t).