✍🏽Your favorite writing teacher’s favorite writing teacher
As a writer with a business degree, I understand both sides of the creative life: we want to create cool shit, and we also want to make a living.
I’m Tawny, author of Dry Humping and co-author of The Sobriety Deck, and co-founder of the non-alcoholic spirit, (parentheses).
I also teach virtual courses about writing, publishing, media strategy, and DIY PR. And yes, I’m an exhausted Capricorn.
LET’S CHAT
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Quickie touch base to see if working together is a good fit.
Book a 15 Minute Meeting -
My rate is $200 per hour. I offer discounts for bulk sessions.
We can hop on a call to see what feels right to get started.
Work With Me On:
Book Proposals (edits, critiques, brainstorming sessions, etc...)
Media Strategy (press, brand building, product positioning, retail outreach, etc...)
Book Deals (traditional publishing vs self-publishing, writing a book proposal, finding an agent, etc...)
Card Deck Deals (traditional publishing vs self-publishing, writing a card deckproposal, finding an agent, etc...)
Find Your Thesis (have a bunch of research and don't know what to do with it? I got you.)
Writing Life (writer's block, writing prompts, brain storming, blogging, newsletters)
Freelance Writing (pitching editors, negotiating rates, finding your voice)
Goal Setting (let's create tangible, actionable goals so you can take the next right step)
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get featured on podcasts
establish yourself as an expert
learn DIY publicity instead of paying a publicist thousands of dollars a month
learn how to position your product/expertise to grab media attention
pitch essays and press releases to editors
get your product in stores and pop-ups
connect with gatekeepers who will help spread the word about the cool shit you’re doing
identify different ways to pitch traditional media (news, tv, magazines) and new media (podcasts, newsletters, social media)
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swap likes and comments for an email marketing campaign that people actually click on
move your existing blog or email list into a newsletter platform
create a content calendar that feels inspiring but not feel overwhelming
collaborate with likeminded newsletter writers to spread the word about your work
distill your ideas into quippy copy that keeps readers engaged without feeling too salesy
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create a sustainable marketing plan to launch your book, podcast, or product
get your hard work featured in the media, on podcasts, and with like-minded folks who will smash that order button
draft a compelling press release and learn who to send it to
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get your books, beverages, and other goods sold in stores
email shop owners a brief one-pager that explains why your product belongs in their store
create and nurture retail relationships by scheduling in-store events to connect with the community (which results in repeat sales)
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traditional publishing vs self-publishing
book proposal coaching + editing
find a literary agent who’s obsessed with your book
ensure your voice is heard and your work reaches its intended audience
card decks are having a moment in publishing. read all about it!
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have a bunch of research and ideas floating around your head but don't know what to do with it? i got you.
let’s break it all down into manageable pieces
identify the main themes or questions your research/idea addresses
organize your findings into categories, which will help you see connections and gaps in your knowledge
get your ideas published!
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swap likes + comments for an email marketing campaign that people actually click on
learn how to make sense of what your business does and who your target audience is
identify how to reach your audience through focused media strategy and content creation that doesn’t feel cringey (hint: i’m going to nudge you to start a newsletter!)
clarify your “why me, why now” in your brand messaging
pick my brain!
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pitch editors and write killer subject lines so they actually open their email
negotiate your rates to get paid for your work
mix your unique story idea with zeitgeist appeal to write the perfect pitch
check out my column, Behind the Pitch.
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learn tangible tips to bring your project to life
dream big, but also keep it real. let’s break down your big ideas into action items you cross off your to-do list
get over imposter syndrome so you can just fucking do the thing you wanna do
Tawny Lara, AKA The sober sexpert, is also available for public speaking.
Available for Panels & Speaking Events
To Book Tawny for speaking events please reach out to dubbs@thankyouforcomingout.com
