Bring Your Story to Life: Novel Writing Course with Mentorship & Group Support

The Unbearable Lightness of Novel Writing – 6-Week Course Starting Sept 22

Blending online learning, group work, and one-on-one mentoring.

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.

The course will cover:

Character development and compelling dialogue
Plot structure and narrative tension
Setting and worldbuilding
Show, don’t tell techniques
Pacing and story flow
Sensory descriptions that captivate readers
Overcoming writer’s block
Manuscript polishing strategies

Discover the story that’s waiting for you to tell it.​

You’ll receive individual mentoring sessions, group feedback, and practical techniques that save time. By course end, you’ll have a complete toolkit for crafting memorable stories and the confidence to move forward with your novel.

Testimonials

Lissa is approachable and supportive while providing detailed, specific feedback on student writing. She offers guidance that respects and applauds student voice. I felt seen and heard by this fantastic coach in the course I took with her. –Angela Mason

Working with Lissa Cowan was a transformative experience in bringing Power of Fear to life. –P.W. Brown

If you’re looking for a course that will help you develop your voice while giving you the tools to shape your story, I can’t recommend Lissa enough. –Antoinette Bekker (MFA)

Space is limited. Course begins September 22. $399 until September 15.