A story-teller who connects people with issues all over the world to encourage and facilitate action.
Published Books
by Mark Isaacs
Published Articles
Finding human stories
behind the headlines
Mark’s work investigates the human stories at the heart of local and global events.
He has published articles online and in print for various academic, literary and news publications.
He is an independent writer, but he also accepts commissions and is always keen to discuss new ideas and projects.
Published Podcasts
Helping people
tell their stories
Investigator
As an investigator, Mark researches stories for podcasts, conducts interviews and performs investigations in the field.
Script-writer
He can be commissioned as a script-writer.
Researcher
He is available as a researcher for social and political commentaries and stories.
Photography Exhibitions
Connecting audiences
with people and cultures
Mark’s photography complements his writing, providing people with a window into the places and people he meets through his work.
His latest collection is called Imagining Peace: A Portrait of Modern Afghanistan. The exhibition includes 8 x A1-sized art mount photos and can be associated with many types of community events.
There is also opportunity for exhibitions of his other work:
Speaking and Live events
Interviews and speeches
to move the audience
Mark has taken part in a wide-range of speaking events where he has discussed his books, his writing, his research and his experiences.
Mark’s work is people-focused. He thinks story-telling is the best way to break down complex political issues. He not only wants people to know what is happening in other parts of the world, he wants them to take action.
He brings a personal element to any live event, be it a classroom talk, a public rally or an online forum. He believes there is great educational power in storytelling.
In his past work he has explored how communities organise to cope with exceptional circumstances of war, conflict and displacement. These are a few of the topics that he can cover:
- The Importance of Resisting Authority: Speaking out about Nauru
- The Power of Community: Lessons From Peace Building In Afghanistan
- A Unique, Grassroots Community Organising Model: The Migrant Caravan
- The ‘Evil’ People Smuggler and Australia’s Border Control Rhetoric
Speaking events
Mark can speak about his past work or tailor a speech based on a theme or topic.
Interviews
He has conducted interviews with newspapers, television, radio and online publications, and featured in documentaries such as Chasing Asylum.
Host & Panel events
He has years of experience hosting and speaking in panel discussions at events like national writer’s festivals.
Other Mediums
Sharing stories in every shape and form
Photography
Raw and Unplanned
Mark’s photography provides colour and vibrancy to his words, transporting people to the locations he works in. Book him for an exhibition of his photos.
Podcasts
Recording voices and sounds
Hear directly from the people at the centre of the stories. These are their words, their emotions, their experiences.
Reporting
Delivering stories on the ground
Investigative pieces and writing directly from the field on current affairs, finding the human stories behind the headlines.
Researcher
Fact-finding missions
Reports from fact-finding missions and academic work. Mark is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy with the University of Technology Sydney focusing on people smuggling.
Community worker
Continuing to help those in need
Mark has always had a passion for working with people. He is proud to say that his community work informs his writing and his writing informs his community work.
Consultant & Connector
Directing you to the right people
Mark is willing to share his knowledge and experiences to help others tell the important stories.