Janis Cooke Newman
Janis Cooke Newman is the author of two award-winning novels and a memoir. She is also the founder of the Lit Camp writers conference, and Creative Caffeine Daily, an online community for writers. She is also a long-time Buddhist practitioner.
Upcoming Programs by Janis Cooke Newman
Writing and Mindfulness: Cultivating a Daily Meditation and a Daily Writing Practice
January 12 - 16, 2026
A consistent meditation practice lowers stress, improves health, strengthens relationships, and increases happiness. A consistent writing practice not only helps you make sense of the world, it also can make you a better, and more creative, writer. This combination writing and meditation workshop invites writers and meditators of all levels to delve deeply into both […]