So you Want to Start a Podcast : : Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen

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Includes index.
"7 steps to take you from idea to hit show"--Cover.
Dream it. Know why you want to start a podcast ; Recognize who your show is for ; Decide what your show is about ; Find inspiration in the right places ; Be honest about how much love you have to give -- Write it. Decide on a format ; Create a structure ; Focus on the top ; Prepare to script ; Give your show a strong title -- Host it. Think about diversity ; Host like a pro ; Consider getting a co-host ; Master the art of co-hosting ; Deal with co-host conflict -- Cast it. Get the guests you want ; Prepare your guests and yourself for the show ; Conduct a first-rate interview ; Consider getting a producer ; Turn to the right people for feedback -- Make it. Know the equipment you'll actually need ; Connect with your guests ; Be a top-notch editor ; Understand how to use music, movie clips, and more ; Determine the best length for your show ; Know what listeners love ; Know what listeners hate -- Share it. Create a release schedule ; Make enticing show art ; Write catchy episode titles and descriptions ; Distribute your podcast ; Think about monetization -- Grow it. Prioritize promotion ; Build community ; Get the word out ; Give great interviews ; Embrace your identity as a podcaster.
"An inspiring, comprehensive, step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting and guest booking to editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along the way. Though they are the fastest-growing form of media, podcasts can actually be tricky to create--and even harder to sustain. Few know the secrets of successfully creating a knockout podcast better than Kristen Meinzer. An award-winning commentator, producer, and former director of nonfiction programming for Slate's sister company, Panoply, Meinzer has also hosted three successful podcasts, reaching more than ten million listeners. Now, she shares her expertise and asks the tough questions she believes are essential to creating a hit show ... With this motivational how-to guide--the only one on the subject available--you'll find the smart, bottom-line advice and inspiration you need to produce an entertaining and informative podcast and promote it to an audience that will love it. So You Want to Start a Podcast gives you the tools you need to start a podcast--and the insight to keep it thriving."--Front endpaper (pastedown).

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