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What's Up With Audio?Audio is the fastest growing part of the publishing industry. | Audiobooks saw a growth of 22.7% from 2016 to 2017! | 1 out of every 10 books sold is in audio | At least 21% of Americans own a smart speaker* (Amazon Echo, etc.) up from 7% in 2017 |
Why Podcast?Audio is big – both podcasts and audiobooks are growing rapidly. | Your voice in their ear creates a strong connection and fosters engagement. | You can stand out since few authors have their own podcasts. | Interviews can help you build relationships with people in the industry. | It's another platform to share your creativity and ideas | People listen longer than they watch a YouTube video or read a blog post. | You learn to be a better communicator and storyteller. | Possibility for monetization |
DistributioniTunes / Apple Pocasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Soundcloud | YouTube |
| | Starting Your PodcastWhat are Your Goals? - What do you hope to accomplish?
- Is it measurable?
How will you know when you've succeeded? | Determine Your Why - Who is the show for?
- How will it benefit them?
- How will you stand out? | What Kind of Podcast? - Solo
- Interview
- Multi-host
- Roundtable
- NPR-style audio magazine | Choose a Name - Create a subtitle, short & long descriptions | Other Questions - How long will it be?
- What's the format? | Content - Brainstorm potential topics & guests |
Be a Good Podcast GuestListen to several episodes. | Record in a quiet space. | Silence your phone & computer notifications. | Prepare, but don't sound rehearsed. | Relax and talk to them like you're just having coffee. | Smile when you talk. | Have a beverage nearby, but space out drinking and talking. | Promote a single URL at the end, not every social site you have. | Promote the episode when it goes live. | Send a thank you note. |
| | What Do You Need?Equipment - Microphone (Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB)
- Mic stand
- Windscreen or pop filter | Recording & Editing Software - Quicktime
- Audacity
- Garage Band
- iMovie | Interview Software - Skype
- Zencastr
- Ringr
- Cleanfeed
- Zoom | Podcast Host - anchor.fm (record & host for free)
- Podbean
- Buzzsprout
- Libsyn | Cover Art | Optional - Domain name
- Transcription
- Music & professional intro |
How to get on podcastsListen to the show first. | Follow their pitch directions. | Pitch in a way that centers them and their audience. |
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