Mochas and Memoirs

About this 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?”

From The Seattle Writers Meetup Group