Services

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”—Malala Yousafzai

Writing Workshops

Khalisa is a master at "mining the gold" - finding the diamond in the rough with writers at any experience level. With a few prompts, guidance, and inspiration, you get can your writing back on track, and whether it's generative, craft seminar, or traditional workshop she's got you covered.

Writer Coaching

Everyone gets stuck now and then. Whether you need help defining your direction or just need an accountability partner, we’ll get you back on your path and help you stay there!

Public Speaking

From feminism, racial justice, identity, culture, journalism, mental health, and women's empowerment, Khalisa is skilled at speaking and uplifting any sized audience.

Book Coaching

Need tips on publishing, finding an agent, deciding, what direction to go? Indie, self-pub, contest, or agent? Khalisa can walk you through, give you advice, and offer resources to get your book published in a way that suits your needs.

Stylistic Editing

You’ve completed the manuscript. You’re pretty confident that you’ve added everything you need to, and you like the style and organization. But what about paragraph organization and structure? Transitions between sections and paragraphs? Stylistic editing (aka, substantive or line editing) is the answer.

"Khalisa has used her background as a performer and her MFA studies to bring out the best in the writers she has worked with."
Dasan AhanuNasir Jones Fellow, Hip Hop Archive at Harvard University
"I really enjoyed your workshop with Luminaries the other day. I learned so much and would definitely take it again."
Keagan WheatStudent
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for the workshop... it was absolutely amazing... Loved finding so many great new poets to read too."
GenevieveStudent
"Khalisa has used her background as a performer and her MFA studies to bring out the best in the writers she has worked with."
Dasan AhanuNasir Jones Fellow, Hip Hop Archive at Harvard University
"I really enjoyed your workshop with Luminaries the other day. I learned so much and would definitely take it again."
Keagan WheatStudent
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for the workshop... it was absolutely amazing... Loved finding so many great new poets to read too."
GenevieveStudent

More Testimonials

“I completed my book of poetry with the poems I created during this seminar. She teaches you the forms of poetry and gives you the tools to break them.  All while introducing you to BIPOC queer poets that are not usually studied in traditional classrooms. Assignments included such artists as Rihanna, Cardi B and poets Franny Choi and Terrance Hayes. I needed more of this class. Four weeks was not enough.” —Ema Bell

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