Workshops

As a writing coach and consultant, Karina nurtures writing development, provides solutions for overcoming writer’s block, helps establish writing routines to meet goals, and cultivates confidence in writers. Through her workshops and creative tools, she aims to inspire writers to tell their stories. Here are some of the workshops below.

Past Workshops

A Year Into You Writing Series with Vanessa Chica and Rebeca Lois Lucret. This workshop ran from January 2025- December 2025. Workshop has ended. See photos on our Live Big Movement Instagram Page.

Writing with Purpose

This workshop is for writers who struggle with journaling, thought process, and over all writing. This workshop is geared to those who want to write about difficult situations and stories but need guidance in the process. Topics on healing and self discovery are covered in this workshop. The goal is to write, release, reflect ,and heal. Available for individual sessions. NEW PROMPTS INCLUDED. I will be using my Poems, Prompts, and Purpose Card Deck for this workshop

Live Big Workshop

The Live Big Girl Writing Workshop is based on The Live Girl poetic play about three women with their different and not-so-different experiences of living in a body that is not celebrated. There is root deep digging towards self-awareness, Self- acceptance, and self-love. Co-facilitated with: Vanessa Chica and Rebeca Lois Lucret

Feedback for Revision Workshop

This workshop is for new or beginner writers needing assistance with their poetry. This workshop is geared for first draft writing. Once you write a poem, it is not complete. Take it to the next level. We may work on structure, line breaks, word choice and tone. *This is not an editing workshop, editing is needed after proofreading and revision is complete for publication . Referral to editors are available upon request. 

B.A.R.S

B.A.R.S. stands for Believe, Achieve, Receive Succeed. This workshop was geared for teens but is now opened for beginner MCs and lyricists looking to learn the techniques of writing a 16-bar rhyme. Students may also learn about breathing techniques, stage presence, and self-confidence. A short introduction of Hip hop may be presented. Ages 14 and up.

WRITE AT YOUR PACE (Part of the Year Into You Writing Series)

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here is a FREE “Write at Your Pace” workshop. This self-guided experience invites you to pause, write, and resume when you’re ready—because healing isn’t linear, and your voice matters.

We recognize that mental health is deeply impacted by injustice—whether it’s racial, economic, gender-based, or systemic. Writing can be a powerful tool for reflection, resistance, and release.Please note: There will be no live writing workshop for the month of MAY. Take this time to care for yourself. Rest is a form of resistance, too. For more information on writing workshops, click here


Write at Your Own Pace Writing Workshop with Karina Guardiola-Lopez, Vanessa Chica, and Rebeca Lois Lucret from Live Big Movement.