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Mochas and Memoirs
About the event
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?”*
