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Push Through Writer’s Block Zoom Seminar with Tawny Lara on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Push Through Writer’s Block Zoom Seminar with Tawny Lara on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
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.