Introducing one of Australia's most accomplished journalists, Leigh Sales, renowned for her twelve-year anchoring role on the ABC's flagship 7.30 program. With a diverse background as a foreign correspondent and host of Lateline, she has also anchored numerous elections for the network.

In her latest book, Storytellers, Leigh skillfully turns her interviewing prowess onto her own profession, shedding light on the lives of those who usually ask the questions – the journalists themselves.

Divided into ten sections encompassing News Reporting, Editing, Investigative Journalism, Commentary, and the art of Interviewing, Storytellers takes readers on an engaging journey through the journalism profession. Leigh invites prominent figures from the industry to share their experiences, allowing readers to gain insights into how they source leads, navigate war zones, craft profiles, convey stories through visuals, and keep their journalistic endeavors on track. With an impressive lineup of Australian journalism's who's-who – including Lisa Millar, Kate McClymont, Hedley Thomas, Trent Dalton, Benjamin Law, Tracy Grimshaw, Richard Fidler, David Speers, Stan Grant, Niki Savva, Waleed Aly, Annabel Crabb, Karl Stefanovic, and Mia Freedman – the book offers candid discussions about their most significant lessons and trade secrets.

Providing a captivating and often misunderstood glimpse into this vital profession, Storytellers appeals to anyone with a passion for journalism, whether aspiring journalists or those simply curious about how the news comes to life.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening that will leave a lasting impression, whether you admire Leigh Sales for her exceptional TV reporting, captivating books, insightful journalism, or engaging podcasts. In conversation with ABC radio Nicole Dyer. 

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