Our lineup is packed with craft, conversation, and community. Here’s what’s ahead, month by month. Not a member yet? Join now to attend these events free and support your memoir-loving community. IMWA members also have access to meeting recordings if they can’t attend.

  • Annual Holiday Party + Meeting (Two Local Authors Share Insight)

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    Come Learn the Secrets of Their Success!  Listen to local Authors, Mariah McKenzie and Cherie Kephart, who will be talking about the secrets of their success. Each author will provide […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • The Vision Board Workshop + Adventures by the Book

    We have a double hitter this coming weekend that you won't want to miss! First, join Marni Freedman for a free Vision Board Workshop. Are you ready to create your […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Meet Author Debra Ginsberg, Memoirist and Author of Raising Blaze

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    When you have a child that doesn't fit in, what do you do? Debra Ginsberg knew that her son, Blaze, was unique from the moment he was born in 1987. […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Workshop with Lois Sunrich, Founder of Story Arts

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    Learn about memoir writing circles and make your own book in a workshop with Lois Sunrich. Memoir writing circles are a supportive structure, personal guide and writing community in which […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Turning Your Memoir into a Movie

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    Screenwriter, producer and script doctor Carlos de los Rios will talk about what it takes to turn your memoir into a film script. Carlos will cover: The six key elements […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Panel: Small Publishers & Unique Publishing Opportunities

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    Authors Linda Strader and Nancy Villalobos             Linda Strader, Author of Summers of Fire: A Memoir Originally from Syracuse, New York, Ms. Strader moved to […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Brooke Warner – Reflection and Takeaway

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    Memoir is more than just a story of what happened to you. Its heart and soul lies in two elements of craft that every memoirist needs to have a firm […]

    $5.00 – $10.00
  • Judy Reeves on Time and Memoir

    The Ink Spot 2730 Historic Decatur Road - Barracks 16 #202, San Diego, CA, United States

    You won't want to miss this fantastic hour with Judy Reeves who will be discussing ways to handle time, transitions, and the various voices of memoir. Judy is an educator, […]

    $5.00 – $10.00