Lissa M. Cowan
Lissa M. Cowan
Hi, I’m Lissa!
I’m a writer, teacher, meditator, gatherer of books (and notebooks) and fancy pens. I live high in the trees of the Gatineau Hills, where I write and offer courses in mindful writing, book editing, and mentoring. Through my courses and one-on-one work, I help others strengthen their voice and meet themselves on the page. Come in and stay a while.
The Unbearable Lightness of Novel Writing
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Learn the fundamentals of novel writing—character, plot, setting—while developing your writer's instinct for when a story's working and when it isn't. This six-week course will build your confidence as a writer in a fun, safe, and dynamic atmosphere where you'll learn from each other while crafting your own story.
PRE-SALE BEGINS: Sept. 1
FULL LAUNCH: Sept. 15
Course start: September 22, 2025
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Blending online learning, group work, and one-on-one mentoring
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Character development and compelling dialogue
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Plot structure and narrative tension
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Setting and worldbuilding
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Show, don't tell techniques
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Pacing and story flow
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Sensory descriptions that captivate readers
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Overcoming writer's block
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Manuscript polishing strategies
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By course end, you'll have a complete toolkit for crafting memorable stories and the confidence to move forward with your novel. Discover the story that's waiting for you to tell it!
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Sign up before September 15 and save $50: coupon code: LIGHTNESS25
The Approach
What the Courses Includes
What You’ll Come Away With
Thank you for this course. It has allowed me to connect to me and to writing.
—Christie, DailyOM
Discover Ease Into Calm With
Mindful Writing
Unwind with my new course, Ease Into Calm With Mindful Writing. Take a moment each day to destress and rejuvenate. Dive into 15 unique writing exercises over two-and-a-half weeks designed to fit your schedule. Embrace tranquility at your own pace. Join us on this peaceful journey!
PRE-SALE BEGINS: TBD
FULL LAUNCH: TBD
Course start: October 2025
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Do a lesson anytime, anywhere to feel less stress right now. Through mindful writing, you can release worries onto the page, finding a sense of calm as you write from a place of curiosity and presence.
Feel happier and more relaxed in your relationships. Do one of our courses on a bus or while in a cafe
waiting for a friend.
​Feel more focused at work. Do a Mindful Writer exercise while waiting for a meeting to start.
Feel Better
Feel Happier
Be More Productive at Work
In a world of overstimulation, deep listening is a breath of fresh air.
—Sylvie Stevenson
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