The Other Way

031: Writing for self discovery, combating creative blocks, & morning pages w/ Janis Cooke Newman

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Janis Cooke Newman is the author of a memoir and two award-winning novels. She is the founder of Lit Camp, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting writers. Janis is also a long-time meditator, and has taught writing and mindfulness workshops at Esalen and through the San Francisco Zen Center, where she practices. 

💫 We cover :

  • The interconnection between writing and mindfulness
  • The power of writing as a means of self reflection and self therapy
  • How “everyone” is a writer
  • Tools for working through “blocks” of all sorts: writers blocks, creative blocks, etc. 
  • Cultivating creativity through mindfulness and writing
  • Uncovering our truest voices through writing
  • So much more!

    • 💫 To connect with Janis Cooke Newman :

    • https://www.writingmindfulness.com/
    • https://creativecaffeinedaily.com/
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