What is Latina Writing Room?
A creative, bilingual space where Latina-identifying students come together to write, share, and amplify their own stories—with support from Latina mentors and writers. It blends writing practice with cultural empowerment, emotional exploration, and community-building. Think of it as part writing workshop, part safe-haven, and part storytelling incubator.
What Students Can Expect
- Cultural & Identity Exploration: Open sessions for readings by Latinx/BIPOC authors—poetry, essays, short stories—that reflect themes of culture, identity, family, and language. Students use these as springboards to explore their own narratives.
- Bilingual Workshops: Activities are offered in both English and Spanish (or Spanglish), letting students use their full linguistic range and feel seen in both languages.
- Mentorship by Latinas: Workshops are led by Latina writers, educators, and college students—all role models who share similar backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Guest Presenters: Special sessions might include guest poets, authors, and artists, bringing real-world insight and inspiration to the group.
- Community & Support: A welcoming, sisterhood-like environment where participants listen, give feedback, and encourage one another in a space of shared experiences and growth.
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Publish & Perform: Some programs offer opportunities to perform or publish your work collectively, fostering pride and real-world engagement.
Latina Writing Room is more than a writing class—it’s a culturally affirming creative collective that empowers Latina students to explore and express their voices through bilingual storytelling, multimodal art-making, and peer/community support. Expect dynamic writing prompts, deep self-reflection, group camaraderie, and opportunities to really share your voice and heritage with the world.
Free Resources
This is a growing library of free, downloadable tools designed to help Latinx writers and creatives amplify their voices. This section of the site offers curated one-pagers, fillable PDFs, writing prompts, pitch templates, story-mapping guides, and more—all created with first-gen, bilingual, and culturally rooted storytellers in mind. VIEW HERE
Online Writing Courses
This space provides a self-paced, guided journey designed specifically for first-gen and Latinx writers who are ready to tell their stories with confidence and clarity. This course walks you through the entire writing process, from finding your voice and uncovering your unique narrative to structuring your story and preparing it for publication or performance. Each module includes video lessons, culturally relevant examples, writing templates, and journal prompts that center your lived experience.
VIEW HERE
Virtual and In-Person Meetups
Whether you're craving connection or just need a space to write and be seen, our Virtual and In-Person Meetups are where the magic happens. These gatherings bring together Latina and first-gen writers from all walks of life to share stories, build community, and hold each other accountable.
💻 Virtual Meetups are hosted monthly and include themed writing sessions, real-time prompts, and open mic-style sharing in a safe, supportive space—no pressure, just presence.
📍In-Person Meetups (coming soon to select cities) offer coffee-shop coworking, creative workshops, and intimate writing circles designed to nourish your spirit and your stories. STAY TUNED
Hi, I’m Giselle Rivera-Flores, Owner of Latina Writing Room
Giselle Rivera-Flores is a digital media strategist, writer, and podcaster focused on the complexities of the Afro-Latina experience in America. Her reflective writing collective,
Hispanic-ish, is hosted on Substack and centers on the duality of the Latino community while addressing core concepts of day-to-day life. As the co-host of Don’t Touch My Podcast, she continues the dialogue with powerful information to help expand future conversations, increase cultural knowledge, and provide insight into a world unseen.
Giselle is currently working on a book titled Girl, Nothing is Going Right, Go Left, which pays homage to womanhood and the importance of pivoting.
She is the current Director of Communications for State Senator Robyn Kennedy.
eWorkbooks and PDFs
Latina Writing Room offers a growing collection of digital products designed to empower Latina and Latinx writers at every stage of their journey. From printable writing workbooks and one-pager resources to pitch templates, story structure guides, and bilingual goal planners, each tool is crafted to help you write with clarity, confidence, and cultural pride. Whether you're building your first essay, launching a blog, or preparing your voice for publication, these products make storytelling more accessible, strategic, and rooted in identity.
