{"id":2008,"date":"2021-04-21T05:03:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T05:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2021-08-21T17:08:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T17:08:02","slug":"how-to-write-a-good-podcast-script","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/21\/how-to-write-a-good-podcast-script\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A Good Podcast Script?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re new to something, it\u2019s easy to get lost. And when you\u2019re new to <i>podcasting<\/i>, things can turn left quickly. That\u2019s because <i>podcasting<\/i> is such a new medium that not many people have a full grasp of it. Most have no idea what they are doing. One of the first questions many people have about podcasting is how much effort should go into pre-production. How much research, note-taking, and scripting are involved in the entire process. Some people write out complete scripts, while others have a topic and go with the flow. What\u2019s the best way for you? That\u2019s what we\u2019re going to discuss today. Before you press the rec button, read this article, and learn how to write a good podcast script. You mainly have three options, and the first one is\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/nickmetrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe To Nickmetrics Official Telegram Channel<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Podcast Script Option #1: Word-By-Word Approach<\/h2>\n<p>People who\u2019ve never run a show before usually start by writing thorough scripts before recording. And then sticking to the <strong>podcast script<\/strong> word-for-word during the recording session. If this is the case for you, be prepared for some creative writing. The word-by-word approach is also great if you\u2019re not confident in your memory. Sticking to the <strong>podcast script<\/strong> will allow you to talk without worrying about not covering everything you wanted during the initial brainstorming session. This technique is obviously good for interviews. However, the approach isn\u2019t perfect by any means. There\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll sound too stiff while recording. Your delivery may be monotone while you\u2019re reading the <strong>podcast script<\/strong>. This could potentially take all of the personality out of your podcast and leave the listener bored.<\/p>\n<h2>Podcast Script Option #2: Highly-Detailed Episode Plan<\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, if you don\u2019t want to write every sentence, you can still create a highly detailed plan. You can include all of the topics you want to talk about and a few sentences about each. Furthermore, you can include references, quotes, and other pieces of information that need to be precise in your episode plan. If you want to talk about specific news stories, you can simply include the basic information about the news and link to the article you want to read. If you\u2019re afraid of forgetting your talking points, this is a good comprise. A detailed plan allows you to talk about specific topics without forgetting while sounding as natural as possible. The approach is best for people who don\u2019t want to overwork themselves with preparation.<\/p>\n<h2>Podcast Script Option #3: Loose Plan With Bullet Points<\/h2>\n<p>And if you really don\u2019t want to sound like you\u2019re reading cue cards, you have an option to create an open plan and go off the top of your head for long periods. Just write down a few headers, put the rest in bullet points, and you\u2019re ready. The headers will tell you what topics need to be covered in that single episode, and the bullet points will inform you about specifics. Due to its unscripted nature, this approach is what podcast listeners find the most engaging when done right. For people with no experience, this approach can be problematic because you can forget to cover many things. What\u2019s more, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll go off-topic, which will leave your editor with a ton of job trying to piece together a cohesive episode.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Different people have different habits in life. Some podcasters enjoy having everything written down and planned out before they start talking into a microphone. Others enjoy going off the cuff and improvising through the recording process. You can pick whatever style you feel will suit your personality. As you record more and more, you\u2019ll gain confidence and be able to go through the writing\/recording process seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCHxOtBT1T5f_RnD0L0IxiIQ?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2704 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-and-Black-Refined-Sports-Football-Event-Banner-1024x512.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-and-Black-Refined-Sports-Football-Event-Banner-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-and-Black-Refined-Sports-Football-Event-Banner-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-and-Black-Refined-Sports-Football-Event-Banner-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-and-Black-Refined-Sports-Football-Event-Banner-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nickmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Green-and-Black-Refined-Sports-Football-Event-Banner-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re new to something, it\u2019s easy to get lost. And when you\u2019re new to podcasting, things can turn left quickly. That\u2019s because podcasting is such a new medium that not many people have a full grasp of it. Most have no idea what they are doing. 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