Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

Live Seminar Via Zoom 7:00PM – 9:00PM 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).

Card decks are having a moment in publishing right now, ranging from self-help to recipes to dating advice and beyond.

Perhaps you've noticed card decks in your local bookstore or gift shop and thought about creating your own but don't know where to start. Or maybe you're looking for a creative way to show your expertise.

Create + Pitch Your Own Card Deck is a seminar to help you develop your own card deck concept to enhance your personal brand, business, or create a resource for your community. 

SEMINAR TAKEAWAYS:

Mastery over the elements of a book proposal, including:

• Card Deck 101: Tawny walks you through her process of developing The Sobriety Deck from conception to pitch to publishing.
  
• Identify Your Card Deck Topic: This class offers writing prompts and group discussions to help you pinpoint your card deck idea.
  
• Pitch + Proposal: Learn the basic elements of a card deck proposal (similar to a book proposal!) and who to pitch it to.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This seminar welcomes a diverse audience, from writers to entrepreneurs to visual artists and more! Regardless of your experience level, this seminar promises to equip you with the insights, tools, and inspiration needed to craft a compelling card deck proposal that stands out to publishers and agents.

With Tawny Lara's guidance, you'll feel empowered, inspired, and fully equipped to tackle your card deck proposal with confidence and enthusiasm. Remember, the journey from concept to proposal is not just possible; it's within your reach. Join us, and let's create that card deck together.

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

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Instructor: Tawny Lara
  

• Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

• Live Seminar Via Zoom 7:00PM – 9:00PM Eastern