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Calling all Quebec teachers!
School Workshops
ArtistsInspire grants provides micro-grants to English public elementary and high schools.
What I offer: I help students
✍️ Write vividly from the senses
🌿 Connect stories to nature and place
🎙️ Explore podcasting and zine-making
Not sure what kind of workshop you want to host? Get in touch! I love collaborating with educators to come up with creative ideas that serve the students, the curricula, and the schools.
Working with Lissa
"Working with Lissa Cowan was a transformative experience in bringing The Power of Fear to life. Her keen editorial insight, guidance on character development, and unwavering support helped sharpen the story’s impact while staying true to its bold vision."
—P.W. Brown, Author, Veteran, MBA
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I recently spoke with Lis McLoughlin, PhD, who runs the Writing the Land® Project that pairs poets with conserved lands, and creates anthologies sold for land conservation. Based in Northfield, Massachusetts, she serves environmental and social justice communities as they work to find solutions to today’s most pressing issues. Listen to our conversation and discover how to connect to nature through poetry!
