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.
Appearing In

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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Thursday 22 June, 11AM
Beyond Solitude
In this panel, RMIT students and staff exchange ideas, skills, and viewpoints on stimulating creativity, and fostering connections.

Saturday 17 June, 3pm
The Grant Scheme of Things
A session all about grants and funding for writers – do they exist, how do you get one, and what do you do once you do have one?

Saturday 17 June, 12:30pm
Victoria Hannan: Structure and Boundaries
How does a good story become a great novel? Victoria Hannan, author of Kokomo and Marshmallow, will explore the role of structure in bringing stories to life.

Tuesday 20 June, 7:45pm
Littlefoot & Co’s Spoken Word Night
Spoken word artists, storytellers, musicians, comedians and first-time performers gather at Bunjil Place every month to perform new work in a relaxed, welcoming performance space.
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