Introduction to memoir and life writing

Author Tess Rowley runs this Seniors Month session from the Queensland Writers Centre on memoir: how to turn real people, places and memories into a story worth reading, for family or a wider audience.

A free event at Indooroopilly Library. Part of Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series. Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.

The short version

One date only: Wed 21 Oct (in 8 days), 10:30am to 12pm. It runs for about 1 and a half hours. It's free. Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors. It's part of Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series.

When: Wed 21 Oct, 10:30am
Cost: Free
Booking: Check with the organiser ↗
Suits: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors
Setting: At the venue
Type: Community

More from Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series

1pmTue 13 Oct

Richard Glover - 'How to ruin a child'

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The journalist and author talks through his new book on decades of odd, contradictory and sometimes cruel parenting advice, with humour and his own 20 tips. You can bring a copy to be signed.

Chermside Library

10amThu 15 Oct

'Poised on the Pointe of Pain'

Free

Author Kathie Elliot-Scott joins a panel of writers and advocates to talk about living with invisible illness and chronic pain, and how telling stories can help people feel understood. Bring your copy to be signed.

Carindale Library

6pmThu 15 Oct

Garth Nix - 'Massif'

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Novelist Garth Nix talks with John Birmingham about Massif, his first science fiction book for adults. Copies will be on sale, or bring your own to get signed.

Brisbane Square Library · Brisbane City

1:30pmSat 17 Oct

Sisters in Crime: Queensland's 2026 Crime Writing Showcase

Free

A panel of Queensland crime writers talks about setting murder mysteries everywhere from beaches to country towns. There's also afternoon tea, book signings and a chance to meet the authors.

Brisbane Square Library · Brisbane City

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10:30amWed 14 Oct

Tea and trivia

Free

A relaxed morning quiz of general knowledge questions over a cuppa. Play on your own or team up with friends.

Indooroopilly Library

10amThu 15 Oct

First 5 Forever children's storytime

Free

Stories, songs and early scribbling and drawing activities for young children and their grown-ups, with little ones joining in throughout. Made for 2 to 5 year olds.

Indooroopilly Library

9:30amFri 16 Oct

First 5 Forever toddler time

Free

Toddlers and their parents sing, clap and dance together, picking up action songs and rhymes that support early language, communication and social skills. A chance to meet other parents too.

Indooroopilly Library

10:15amFri 16 Oct

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Free

Parents and babies under one get together for songs, action rhymes, clapping and movement that help early language and social development.

Indooroopilly Library