Specialization in Creative Writing: Unlock ideas and build your literary method

Natalia Méndez has been working as a publisher of books for children and young people since 2002.
It has its own artisan publishing label, called "Dábale arroz", together with Eduardo Abel Giménez and a very small ceramic and mini-book business "A la zorra".

She obtained a scholarship as a researcher from the Internationale Jugendbibliothek in Munich and, in 2012, participated in the Frankfurt Fellowship program at the Frankfurt Book Fair. And in addition, he gives classes in the Publishing and Literature career (UBA), training for writers (Casa de Letras) and training for children's book publishers.

Aniko Villalba is a writer and the author of books such as Días de viaje (2013) and El síndrome de París (2016), as well as interactive diaries like Mapa subjetivo de viaje (2017) and Diario de viajes mágicos (FERA, 2020). She spent ten years traveling through more than 50 countries, photographing what she saw and writing about her experiences in magazines, newspapers, websites, and her blog viajandoporahi.com. She also spoke at events and conferences, published her first two travel narrative books, and started interactive travel diaries with prompts, triggers, and questions for readers to complete.

After her nomadic life, she settled in Amsterdam to dedicate herself completely to her project escribir.me, a website dedicated to promoting writing and creativity, where she has been teaching writing, journaling, and creativity workshops since 2015. She also has a podcast titled Mientras no escribo where she gives listeners an insider's look at the creative writing process.

Despite having grown up surrounded by books, Mexican writer Karen Villeda had a lot of difficulty learning to read. Her mother patiently taught her and, before long, she was reading pirate stories by herself, and at just 19, she published her first book. Karen believes that literary genres are interchangeable and can be combined, which is why she considers her writing to be a hybrid.

She has had more than ten books published, and her book Dodo (Fondo Editorial Tierra Adentro) won the Premio Nacional de Poesía Joven Elías Nandino in 2013 and is part of the Archivo de Literatura Hispánica en Audio. Karen's work has earned her more than fifteen prizes and she has also been writer-in-residence in the University of Iowa. She is currently an editor and gives classes in creative writing.

Olivia Teroba is a writer and editor with over ten years of experience in literature, specializing in short stories and essays. Her training includes participation in literary workshops and scholarship programs, which have strengthened her theoretical and practical approach. She has published three books, including "A Safe Place," a work notable for its intimate narrative and exploration of themes such as domestic violence and family relationships. Her short story "Inside and Outside the House" was recognized with the Edmundo Valadés Latin American Short Story Prize, demonstrating her ability to synthesize complex emotions in short stories.

Olivia Teroba's writing is characterized by a relatable, everyday tone, which seeks to develop stories that are meaningful to the emotional lives of her characters. Her style employs techniques such as interior monologue and stream of consciousness, allowing for a deep immersion in subjectivity. Throughout her career, she has learned that writing is a way of seeing the world, a process of self-knowledge that fosters empathy. Her commitment to language is reflected in her constant quest to explore the material, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the human environment.

María José Castaño is a lover of literature with a solid background in law and journalism. Her career includes collaborations with prominent media and advice to international companies in strategic communication. In addition to her career, María José is an influencer in the world of books and hosts the podcast "Biblioteca Personal" on Spotify.

Her passion for reading and writing has led her to spread the love of books and teach readers how to use reading as a powerful tool to learn, grow, and strengthen their communication skills. Her unique experience merges with her love of letters to bring you a course that will transform you into a more conscious and competent writer.