- Podcasting Introduction -Episode 21.
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Podcasting provides authors powerful strategies to build their readership and brand. This informative episode explains why and how authors can start podcasting in non-technical terms (plain speak, please!) Kathy and Cheryl discuss specific guidance, offer assistance, and explain the benefits of podcasting. Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your success! Kathy started podcasting in 2005. She is known for explaining the details simply, for all levels of experience; she writes books and teaches workshops on podcasting.
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- Accessible Podcasting – Episode 48. (Coming soon!)
- Master of Pinecast Podcast Hosting, Matt Basta joined us for a peak behind the podcast hosting curtain!
Podcasting Resources
Resources for Episode 21 and 48
Simple Podcasting Equipment
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Cell phone (or tablet, or computer)
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Podcast platform /host
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Microphone (recommended)
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Free apps to record and edit audio
- Hokusai Audio Editor
- Wavepad
- Anchor
- Garageband (Apple/Mac)
- Audacity (computer program, not app)
- Record MP3
- Many others!
- Podcast hosting platforms
- Pinecast.com -Accessible Discount Coupon “writing” provides 40%off for 4 months!
- Libsyn.com
- Kathy advises starting with the least cost, see how it goes and determine if you want to invest more money. Based on your needs, we can make recommendations for choices of additional equipment.
Podcast Process Overview
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Podcast platform/host (we use Pinecast.com)
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Content- Determine your focus for each episode.
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Record
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Edit audio file
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Upload audio file to your podcast platform (#1)
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Add title and show notes
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Save
- Complete! Your podcast host now automatically distributes your ‘feed”/code.
One Tine Setup Only
There several simple steps to set up your podcast on your platform/host and connect to the podcast directories (i.e., Apple, Google, Amazon Music, etc.(.
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Name of podcast
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Graphic/logo (recommended)
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Description
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Designated email
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Setup podcast platform/host account—Now you have a url and a feed (a url address which the podcast directories use to receive your episodes).
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Optional- website. Use web page available on some podcast platforms or build separate one
Author Podcast Topics! Cheryl and Kathy share multiple ideas to cultivate your followers and reader audience.
Also, watch for information about
a forthcoming Writing Works Wonders book on Podcasting!