Lissa M. Cowan
Lissa M. Cowan
Hi, I'm Lissa—writer, teacher, and gatherer of books, notebooks, and fancy pens. From my home in the Gatineau Hills, I mentor writers and edit manuscripts, helping you strengthen your voice, clarify your vision, and meet yourself on the page. Through private mentorship, manuscript editing, and writing courses, I'll guide you from uncertainty to confidence. Come in and stay a while.
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. I’m deeply grateful for her role in helping me shape a powerful, thought-provoking novel."
—P.W. Brown, Author, Veteran, MBA
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.
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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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Thank you for this course. It has allowed me to connect to me and to writing.
—Christie, DailyOM
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Stephanie Hill is a nature-inspired narrative and pop surrealist artist based in the Gatineau Hills, Quebec. Drawing on everything from comic books to Victorian botanical illustrations, Stephanie's work weaves together Celtic wisdom, the divine feminine, and the threads of her own personal and family stories. Discover how her connection to water, mythology, and symbolism shapes her creative process and the deeper meanings behind her art.
And to top it off, Stephanie is something of a dream whisperer—she closes the conversation with practical tips for beginning to interpret your own dreams.
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Exploring how women artists, writers, and makers are reshaping our world through creativity and defiance.
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