The way we tell stories
makes aLL THE difference
story development + production
In the work I do, story informs the medium, rather than the other way round, and the projects I produce vary. Some recent examples include SPUN, Darwin’s longest-running live storytelling project; BIRDS EYE VIEW, a podcast made with women in Darwin Prison; On the Inside, an immersive audio tour of historic Fannie Bay Gaol; ATMOS, a program of curated listening parties; and The Photo Fence, a public artwork. I enjoy producing projects from conception to release, building teams that help get the best creative outcomes for clients.
workshops + school visits
Meeting an author in person can change a student’s relationship with language, writing and books. That was certainly my experience as a child and a philosophy that still underpins the work I do. In my workshops, children are encouraged to have fun and play with words while learning the craft of storytelling. From early years to upper primary, tailored workshops are designed to complement curricular and classroom needs. Wherever possible, I use a ‘students as authors’ approach that sees young people write, edit, illustrate and publisher their own work. If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch.
editorial support + MENToring
Mentoring and editorial support can make an enormous impact on an artist’s career. Over the last decade, I’ve supported scores of writers, audio-makers and visual artists on projects as broad as illustrated maps, zines, memoir, poetry, podcasts and picture books. In 2019, I founded and co-facilitated OCTOPUS, the Northern Territory’s first storytelling camp for artists and writers from diverse backgrounds and I regularly mentor on projects like The Wheeler Centre’s Signal Boost. I enjoy working with creatives in the early stages of a project, assisting with conception and development. I also enjoy being brought onto a project as ‘fresh ears’ to provide feedback or editorial notes.
research + writing
I have a Masters in Program Evaluation and before becoming a writer, I worked as an evaluation consultant and social researcher, specialising in qualitative methods. I enjoy desktop research, fieldwork and digging around in archives and I’m often contracted to help teams develop creative concepts and scripts. I’ve worked on a number of major projects for universities, museums and libraries, most recently for the Western Australian Museum and Library and Archives NT.
Strategic storytelling
A clear and compelling story is a critical tool for businesses and brands that want to make an impact. I work with clients to help identify, craft and communicate strong stories that help achieve results. Through one-on-one coaching and workshops, clients use the cornerstones of narrative – voice, character, setting, plot – to shape powerful stories that engage audiences and achieve desired outcomes.