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
Write Your Deepest Story: Memoir, Autobiography, and the Personal Essay
We all have a story to tell. But turning your life into an engaging and meaningful narrative requires both keen self-awareness and a working knowledge of basic storytelling. This experiential workshop invites writers at all levels, from personal journalers to published authors, to cultivate the skills needed to tell the most compelling — and truest […]
The Novel Writers’ Workshop: A Wholistic Approach to Your Book-Length Project
Haruki Murakami wrote that writing a novel is like running a marathon — it requires endurance, consistency, and mental discipline over a long stretch. In this workshop, we will look at all the ways writers, both beginning and experienced, can support themselves both creatively and physically during the novel-writing process. Using a combination of generative […]
Writing and Mindfulness: Cultivating a Daily Meditation and a Daily Writing Practice
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 […]