This is a Council led event.

23/05/2026 - Oatley Library

Does your story demand to be told? Author and publisher Ashton Cartwright will share tips and tricks to help you start sharing your story through memoir. 
 
You’ll learn to curate key experiences to set the scope of your story, explore different stylistic approaches for setting the scene, learn different strategies for structuring your work, and gain valuable advice on writing for publication.  Time for questions will be provided so you can request specific advice. 

This event is suitable for ages 16 years and over.

About the Facilitator: 
Ashton Cartwright is a poker player and writer who loves seeing stories transform from rough manuscripts to successful novels. He loves every single aspect of the publishing process and pushing stories to reach their full potential.
 
He is the founder and manager of Ashton Publishing Group which has published over 100 titles including Amazon and New York Times Bestsellers. His works include How to be an Author: 36 Real Authors Talk Writing and Publishing and Real Grinders: How to Play Poker for a Living.

 

Saturday 23 May 2026

 

Time

10.30am - 12.30pm.
 

Address

Oatley Library
26 Letitia Street, Oatley.
 

Cost

$8.50.

Bookings

Bookings are essential. Register via the button below. 

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More Information

Experience: None required.
Equipment: Bring along your favourite writing utensil and a notebook.
 
Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.
 
Terms and conditions:

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.

• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.