Do you imagine your name on a book cover… one day?
Join me in October
Do you have an idea for a book but don’t know what to do with that idea?
Do you feel imposter syndrome when you think of yourself as a “real” writer?
Do you imagine your name on a book cover… one day?
That was me, too.
I knew I had a book in me. I knew my book could help people. I also felt like a massive imposter, often asking myself, Who are you to write a book?!?! Who would even buy it?!?! Go back to folding yoga pants at your day job and occasional freelance writing where you belong.
I tucked away my book idea on and off for years, only for my idea to bubble up with more tenacity each time. I finally enrolled in book proposal classes and eventually hired a book proposal coach.1
Asking for help gave me the accountability and information I needed to turn my book idea into a tangible document I could show a literary agent, which eventually got me a book deal.
Now, I teach the very book proposal classes that helped bring my book to life because I want to bring your book to life, too. I combine my experience with publishing, marketing, journalism, internet literacy, DIY publicity, mental health advocacy, and a business degree into a course I call Book Proposal Boot Camp.
Together, we’ll write the business plan for your book, AKA a book proposal.
If you’re author-curious, join me (and guest speakers!) for six weeks this fall.
Media Moment
Hubby and I are on the latest episode of John deBary’s podcast, Drink What You Want. John does it all, y’all: author, freelance food and beverage writer, and podcast host! He interviewed us about our new NA botanical spirit (parentheses).
Listen to us nerd out on fermentation and herbalism. We also have a frank discussion about our experience running a small-batch artisanal drink brand in a sea of VC-backed, mass-produced fancy soda.
On the Pod
Lisa and I discuss the importance of political hope on our podcast, Recovery Rocks. Finding hope in a period of stress and anxiety has transformed our mental states. And acting on that hope reminds them that they do have power to try to change things. Since VP Kamala Harris became the Democratic Party’s candidate for the presidency, they both feel like a weight has been lifted physically and their mental health has improved significantly. It’s time to fight for our future!
Upcoming Classes
📄Book Proposal 101 Oct 1st. Sign up here.
🗞️Be Your Own Publicist October 9th. Sign up here.
📚Book Proposal Boot Camp Oct 22-Nov 19th. Sign up here.
🍀Dublin CreativeWriting Retreat May 4th-9th, 2025. Sign up here.
QuitLit Give Away
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XO,
Tawny
