Mochas and Memoirs

Mochas & Memoirs: A Writing Morning for Storytellers Event Theme Every memory deserves a cup of warmth. Mochas & Memoirs is a cozy creative writing event where we gather over good coffee and richer stories, exploring the sweet, bitter, and beautiful flavors of our lives. It’s a gentle afternoon for anyone curious about memoir writing, whether you’ve been journaling for years or you’re just beginning to give shape to your story. Schedule (2.5 Hours) 1\. Sip & Settle \(20 min\) Order your favorite mocha or drink of choice. Guided reflection: “If your life had chapters, what would this one be called?” Mini freewrite to loosen up the page. 2\. Writing Session: The Flavor of Memory \(60 min\) Short discussion on memoir as truth-telling, not chronology. Prompts to spark story: “Write about a smell that carries you home.” “Describe a small moment that changed everything.” “Write to your younger self — the one who still believes.” Optional sharing round in pairs or small groups. 3\. Reflection & Read Aloud \(45 min\) Volunteers read a page or paragraph aloud. Listeners respond only with what lingered — no critique, just connection. Final freewrite: “What story inside you is asking to be told next?”