liz gonzález

Instructor Biography:

M.F.A., author of Dancing in the Santa Ana Winds: Poems y Cuentos New and Selected (Los Nietos Press). Ms. gonzález’s creative nonfiction, poetry and fiction appears in numerous journals and anthologies, most recently in Inlandia: A Literary Journey, HTI Open Plaza, Air/Light, Poets & Writers Magazine and the anthology San Bernardino Singing. Her honors include a 2023 California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship.

Instructor Statement:

In all the creative writing classes I have participated in, the instructors served as a facilitator and guide; they shared their knowledge and background in order to inform us and broaden our experience. As a whole, students and instructor, we created our own community of writers. I lead my writing classes with this same spirit. Together, we will create an interactive, supportive and safe community. We will respect the diverse voices and experiences of everyone who attends, learn from each other, share our ideas and creative spirits and inspire and encourage one another to grow as writers. For me, this is what working with a group is all about. Writing is the central focus of all the writing courses I instruct. The format of my writing courses consists of discussion, peer workshops, readings by diverse authors, presentations on strategies for writing and in-class writing exercises.

Our Students Say it Best!

“She offers just the right mix of positive feedback and criticism. She’s really very inspiring.” — Writers’ Program Student