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?”*