Memoir Mixer 2026

Are you working on a memoir? Thinking of writing one? Looking to get your memoir published?

If so, you are welcome to join our one-day Memoir Mixer, an interactive session where we will meet and mingle with fellow memoirists, make progress on our writing and publishing goals, and share excerpts from our work.

From 10am-1pm you will:

- Get practical craft tips for writing your memoir from an experienced instructor

- Meet with other writers at your stage (beginner or intermediate/advanced) to share tips and strategies for developing your work

- Complete several writing exercises to refine your story, and identify action steps to move your work forward and/or get it out to into the world

After a lunch break we will return and from 2-5pm you will:

- Share short excerpts of your work at an afternoon reading

- Identify next steps

Through this session, you'll have opportunities to connect with fellow memoir-writers, read an excerpt of your work in a supportive community space, and to leave feeling energized and supported.  

Note: this program is intended for anyone focused on a book-length memoir or personal essay collection.

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Details: Memoir Mixer takes place Saturday, October 17th from 10:00am-5:00pm in person at the John Carroll University ~ St. Ignatius Hall rooms 225, 226 and 230.

‍Prerequisite: None

‍Genre: Nonfiction

‍Level: All Levels

‍Format: Workshop

‍Location: John Carroll University

‍Size: Limited to 30 participants.

‍Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.