47 min

The Yarn Spinners WalkleyTalks Podcast

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Journalism helps shine a light on injustice and changes our world for the better, but it can also be really entertaining. Hear from some of Australia’s great storytellers and yarn-spinners about the narrative techniques they use to make sure their message resonates with readers, listeners and viewers. From research to sparkling prose, you won’t want to miss this discussion about how to make great stories.

Speakers:
Kirsti Melville, documentary producer with ABC RN’s Earshot and The History Listen
Helen Pitt, Sydney Morning Herald journalist & 2018 Walkley Book Award-winner for The House
Michelle White, journalist, filmmaker & Community Arts Network
Moderator: Lenore Taylor, editor, Guardian Australia

This talk was recorded at the State Library of Western Australia on November 2, 2019, as part of our journalism festival in Perth, “Shining a light on the Truth”. Thanks to our presenting partner the State Library of Western Australia, and with support from major event partner Edith Cowan University, and event partner Curtin University.
This episode was produced by Kevin Suarez, at the 2SER Studios in Sydney, Australia.

Journalism helps shine a light on injustice and changes our world for the better, but it can also be really entertaining. Hear from some of Australia’s great storytellers and yarn-spinners about the narrative techniques they use to make sure their message resonates with readers, listeners and viewers. From research to sparkling prose, you won’t want to miss this discussion about how to make great stories.

Speakers:
Kirsti Melville, documentary producer with ABC RN’s Earshot and The History Listen
Helen Pitt, Sydney Morning Herald journalist & 2018 Walkley Book Award-winner for The House
Michelle White, journalist, filmmaker & Community Arts Network
Moderator: Lenore Taylor, editor, Guardian Australia

This talk was recorded at the State Library of Western Australia on November 2, 2019, as part of our journalism festival in Perth, “Shining a light on the Truth”. Thanks to our presenting partner the State Library of Western Australia, and with support from major event partner Edith Cowan University, and event partner Curtin University.
This episode was produced by Kevin Suarez, at the 2SER Studios in Sydney, Australia.

47 min

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