Lizeth De La Luz
Teaching Artist | Poet | Writer | Editor
Mentorship in Creative Writing
Lizeth De La Luz is a Teaching Artist & Open Mic host based in Orange County, California. She holds an MFA from San Francisco State University where her poem “The Rio Grande” received the Ann Fields Award. She writes about the frustration of language barriers, learned barriers, and the anxieties of living/loving/birthing/grieving in a Mexican body in the United States. When not writing, she is contributing to making the publishing space more accessible.
Workshop: Hosting Open Mics
2025 is the year of creating community. If you are interested in creating spaces for self expression, conversation, community, and are ready to start now, this class is for you. We’ll go through how to organize and lead a vibrant and inclusive open mic that creates meaningful connection and nourishes community. We’ll cover essential skills like finding the right location, managing the schedule, handling logistics, and promoting local talent.
Workshop: Literary Magazines 101
During the month of April I’ll be offering free workshops for emerging writers to help demystify the submission process. Getting your work out there shouldn’t be difficult and building an audience as an early writer can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s make the literary scene more accessible!
Workshop: Revision Revision
Let’s master the art of revision through this exploratory workshop. Whether you’re working on short stories, poetry, or longer projects, revision is where the magic happens. Explore the potential of your rough drafts through prompted activities, guided discussions, and curiosity.
Book a Consultation
I offer a variety of services to support and inspire writers, educators, and creatives at every stage of their journey. Whether you're looking to improve your writing skills, publish your work, or develop creative projects, I can help. Here’s a look at what I offer:
Writing Services:
Freelance Writing -Articles, blog posts, website content, copywriting, and more.
Editing & Proofreading
Manuscript editing, proofreading for grammar and style, and technical editing.
Book Reviews
Reviews and author interviews
Creative Writing Classes & Workshops
In-person and online workshops in fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
1:1 Writing Coaching
Personalized feedback, goal-setting, and guidance for your creative practice.
Literary Magazine Consulting
Submission support
Typewriter Poetry
Live typewriter poetry for events and custom poems written on demand.
Public Speaking & Readings
Literary Magazine readings, literary events, and speaking engagements on writing, creativity, and publishing.
Open Mic Nights & Event Hosting
Hosting poetry readings, open mics, and literary events.