Mochas and Memoirs

Mochas & Memoirs: A Writing Afternoon for Storytellers

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### 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.

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### 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.

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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.

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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?”

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