Sydney Writers Festival: Livestream and Local - Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar

ABC legend Leigh Sales turns the spotlight on the best in the business in Storytellers; Questions, Answers and the Craft of Journalism, revealing coveted trade secrets iin the process. Leigh is joined in conversation by fellow legend Lisa Millar, whose own book Muster Dogs, provides an insight into the craft of non-fiction writing. With a combined 65 years in journalism, the co-hosts of last year's hit Newsreader companion podcast, unpack the craft of non-fiction writiing and discuss the fine art of turning real life events into a compelling narrative. This session is for anyone who's ever wanted to be a journalist or even just wondered how the news gets made.

Supported by ARA

About the authors:

Leigh Sales

Leigh Sales AM is one of Australia’s most respected journalists. As the new presenter of Australian Story and the recent host of the ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 7.30, she has interviewed dozens of world leaders and celebrities, including Hillary Clinton, Tony Blair, the Dalai Lama, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood and Bill Gates. She has interviewed every living Australian Prime Minister, as well as the late Bob Hawke, and has anchored the last three federal elections for the ABC. Leigh is the winner of three Walkley Awards, Australia’s highest journalism honour; the author of the books Detainee 002, On Doubt, Well Hello and the bestselling Any Ordinary Day; and the co-host of the popular podcast Chat 10 Looks 3 with Annabel Crabb. In 2023, her service to journalism and the community was recognised with an honorary doctorate from Edith Cowan University.

Lisa Millar

Lisa Millar is the co-host of ABC News Breakfast and a regular guest presenter on the ABC's Back Roads program. She's the voice of the smash hit show Muster Dogs. Lisa was an ABC foreign correspondent for 12 years in the US and Europe. She grew up in country Queensland. Her childhood in the small town of Kilkivan features in her best-selling memoir, Daring To Fly. Her book, Muster Dogs From Pups to Pros, was released in January.