Michelle Scott Tucker is the author of Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World – a biography of the woman who established the Australian wool industry (Text Publishing 2018). Michelle is also the co-writer, with Torres Strait Islander actor and film producer Aaron Fa’Aoso, of Aaron’s memoir So Far, So Good (Pantera Publishing 2022). Michelle is a professional writer and senior consultant, with a successful career in government, business and the arts – including a stint as Executive Director of the Stella Prize. She previously served on the boards of Writers Victoria and the Mountain Writers Festival.
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Friday 23 June, 12:30pm
Lunch/Break: Writing Collaboratively
Hear from writers as they discuss the ins and outs of working with one another, how it informs their practice, and how you can implement it into your own.
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Saturday 17 June, 7pm
Voiceworks #129 ‘Static’ Launch Party
Voiceworks #129 themed ‘Static’ is launching at the Emerging Writers Festival. Celebrate their new issue and hear from some of its amazing contributors.

Wednesday 14 June – Saturday 24 June
Floodlight
Take a walk around Melbourne in the company of four storytellers using refrains of infrastructure, history, and memory to guide their routes.

Thursday 15 June, 5:30pm
Writers’ Toolbox: Writing Admin 101
From making friends to finding workflow, each session is a deep dive into the different aspects of forging an expansive practice. It all takes place in the cosy winter evening ambiance of Coburg Library.

Friday 23 June, 5:30pm
Writers Toolbox: Finding your Workflow
Four evenings of professional development sessions for aspiring and seasoned writers alike who wish to dig into the nuts and bolts of being a professional writer.
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