About us
Memoir Mentors is a safe space to support, inspire and motivate memoirists and writers of personal essays.
There’s nothing quite like a writing group to take your writing to the next level. However, writing a memoir has a unique set of challenges and rewards.
Maybe you’ve tried writing groups before but were afraid to share because your writing is too personal or you don’t relate to the challenges that fiction writers face.
Maybe you’re afraid to join a writing group because you think everyone will be more advanced than you, maybe you worry that people will judge you. Fear not.
Memoir mentors is an amazing group of individuals; some are already published, some are just getting started, and some have been working on their memoirs for years. Each and every one of us has an incredible story to share and is committed to lifting each other up to achieve each other’s goals.
We meet every Tuesday for writing sessions, workshops, book club, and author Q&A sessions.
If you'd like to donate to keep the community running, please do! ❤️
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Find out more at: https://memoirmentors.com/
Sign up to the Memoir Mentors Mailing List here:
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Upcoming events
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Memoir Mentors - ONLINE Speaking Your Story
·OnlineOnline***Please note new Zoom link for this week only***
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2969547786?pwd=Z2U3VlIxSUNlWDdqMU0zWUxvWkQ3Zz09
Passcode: 123456MEMOIR/PERSONAL ESSAY/CREATIVE NONFICTION WRITERS/LIFE POETS welcome!
On the fourth Thursday of every month, we share finished personal essays, chapters, or scenes from our memoirs.
Please select something that you can read aloud in 5-10 minutes or less.
This is a safe space devoted to authors of memoirs/personal essays/creative nonfiction.If you don't have anything ready to read, feel free to come to show your support and be inspired!
Support Our Community
If you’ve found value in our events, consider supporting Memoir Mentors:
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Donate via PayPal
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Your support helps keep these events going and makes future workshops possible—thank you!Find us on Facebook: at https://www.facebook.com/memoirmentors
Sign up to the Memoir Mentors Mailing List here:
http://eepurl.com/g2910113 attendees- $4.00
Accountability Hub Week Midpoint
·OnlineOnlineThis session marks the midpoint of our 12-week season and offers a supportive pause to reflect, recalibrate, and recommit without pressure or judgment.
At the halfway point, it’s common for plans to shift, energy to change, or goals to need adjustment. This session is designed to help you respond thoughtfully rather than push through or give up.
Together, we’ll:- Reflect on what’s actually happened so far
- Celebrate progress and small wins (even if they weren’t planned)
- Notice what’s been harder than expected
- Adjust goals or approaches if needed
- Recommit to the rest of the season in a way that feels realistic
There will be space for quiet reflection, optional sharing, and collective celebration. You don’t need to be “on track” to attend — this session is especially helpful if things feel messy or unclear.
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This is the midpoint of the 12-week winter season of the Accountability Hub. Find out more here:
https://penyourmasterpiece.com/accountability/This is free to my paid Substack subscribers. Existing subscribers will receive a promo code in their email.
3 attendees 
Memoir Mentors - Writing Together - No Reading
·OnlineOnline***No Reading This Session***
MEMOIR/PERSONAL ESSAY/CREATIVE NONFICTION WRITERS/LIFE POETS welcome!
Zoom Meeting ID: 440 046 5879
Passcode: 679039Come join us for 90 minutes of focused memoir writing time.
7:00 - 7:20 - Introductions and intention setting
7:20 - 8:50 - 90 minutes of devoted writing/editing on your memoir/personal essay
8:50 - 9:00 - Check in, then say goodbye.This is a safe space devoted to authors of memoirs/personal essays/creative nonfiction. Please come support and inspire each other and make progress together! We have sessions every Thursday.
Find out more at: https://memoirmentors.com/
Sign up to the Memoir Mentors Mailing List here:
http://eepurl.com/g29101Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/memoirmentors18 attendees- $4.00
Accountability Hub Week 8
·OnlineOnlineThis recurring session is a gentle, structured space for writers who want to build consistency without burnout.
We'll start with quick intros, then:
- 15 minutes to set or reflect on your weekly writing goals
- optional sharing for accountability
- an optional timed work session to help you make immediate progress
These sessions are designed to help you:
- clarify realistic weekly goals
- build the habit of checking in with your work
- protect time to write or plan without distractions
Access
This is week 8 of the 12-week winter season of the Accountability Hub. Find out more or sign up for the next season here:
https://penyourmasterpiece.com/accountability/This is free to my paid Substack subscribers. Existing subscribers will receive a promo code in their email.
2 attendees
Past events
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