Scriptwriting For Podcasts

Take your audio storytelling to the next level. As podcasting becomes more popular, the market becomes more saturated. Learn how to stand out from the crowd through better scriptwriting and storytelling with interviews. Find your voice and learn how to write for the ear as you build your way toward a better interview show, news program or narrative podcast.

In this live workshop course, you will learn how to brainstorm, outline and write a script for a podcast episode using the foundational elements of podcast writing. Grow alongside fellow audio storytellers as you learn from expert professionals in podcasting. Be prepared to engage in workshopping your assignments and giving feedback during live sessions.

Course Outcomes:

In Scriptwriting For Podcasts you'll learn:

• Learn how to find your storytelling voice.
• Explore audio story structures and podcast formats.
• Learn how to write for the ear.
• Apply interview tips and techniques for better storytelling.
• Gain best practices in using interview tape, voice and sound.
• Learn how to apply writing in and out of tape to create a compelling story.
• Certificate (PDF) upon completion of the course requirements.
• LinkedIn badge to add to your profile to signify accomplishment of the course.

Live Instruction

This live online production course is paced with live instruction sessions designed to build your skills over 4 weeks, including live workshop sessions where you participate in a writer’s room environment, applying those skills as you give and receive feedback.

Weekly Live Sessions

Each week your cohort will interact with the instructor for two 90-minute live synchronous sessions, which include instruction as well as time spent workshopping assignments and giving feedback. The live sessions are recorded for future viewing.

Participant Experience:

Work With Experienced Instructors & Mentors

Our instructors are industry leaders, with years of experience in their field. Every member of the team has the academic savvy and real-world practice to support you on your learning journey. Gain the full value of their expertise through in-depth discussions, thoughtful and critical feedback on assignments, and live sessions.

Make Connections With A Professional Network

You’ll gain access to an international network of professionals building skills similar to your own. We provide a range of opportunities to engage with your peers and instructors, share insights, and keep the conversation going long after you’ve completed the course.

Collaborate & Engage

We offer a supportive space for collaboration. We’ve designed the learner’s journey to help you fully engage with course content, guided by seasoned professionals and a community of peers and mentors. Engage in live group discussions, complete lessons, and share and offer feedback on assignments.

Practice & Apply New Skills

We believe the best way to learn new skills is by doing. Gain mastery of each new skill through creative activities designed to hone your learning, culminating in the final project. At the end of this course, you will have gained in-depth knowledge, a new skill set, and a portfolio to immediately apply to your job or new career.

Who Should Attend?

Those interested in podcasting and audio production and writing for podcasts, new media managers, media professionals, content marketers, communications and PR, journalism educators, journalists, editors, and web producers.

Prerequisites

This is an intermediate online course; no previous podcasting experience is required.
Ability and willingness to learn new skills and work with new equipment and software.
Basic computer literacy.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in English (instruction is delivered in English).
• All participants must have a computer or laptop for use during this course.
• An audio recording device. You may record audio on a smartphone.
• Over-ear headphones are strongly recommended.