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Podcasting Process
Podcasting Process
This basic structure for creating a podcast should help to align you with the workflow needed to begin your podcast journey. The linked resources provided can be used on any operating system.
Define Idea ->
Define Idea ->
For a useful outline and brainstorming chart, check out the Plan A Podcast guide from UNC Chapel Hill Libraries.
Write Script ->
Write Script ->
Some say this is the hardest part of making a podcast. Take a look at the Books under the Resources tab for extra help.
Record ->
Record ->
The most popular, open source software for audio recording is Audacity.
UNC students, staff, and faculty have the ability to download Adobe Audition for free.
Edit ->
Edit ->
Audacity and Adobe Audition are both digital audio editors.
At this point, it might be useful to take a look at the Fair Use and legal guides under Websites on the Resources tab.
Upload ->
Upload ->
Once you have created an audio file, the next step is to upload the audio file to a host. The host will then issue an RSS feed which can be submitted to major platforms such as iTunes or Spotify. This last step is known as syndication.
SoundCloud and Lybsyn (requires payment) are good options for hosting websites. Some blog platforms also have the ability to produce RSS feeds, such as WordPress.
Additional Ideas: Market, Monetize, and Promote
Additional Ideas: Market, Monetize, and Promote
Promote your podcast through social media and blogging. Get your blog started on Wordpress or Wix.
For tips on marketing and monetizing your podcast, check out Pat Flynn's YouTube playlist under videos on the Resource tab.
Podcasters can also copyright or license their work - Creative Commons is a good online resource for copyrights and licenses.
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