Sarahdateechur's Guide to Podcasting

sarahdateechur’s guide to podcasting

A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EDUCATORS WHO WANT TO GET STARTED (OR LEVEL UP)

(SERIES: SARAHDATEECHUR’S GUIDE TO…)

BOOK 1

SARAH THOMAS, PHD

Copyright © 2023 by Sarah Thomas

Published by EduMatch®

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ISBN: 978-1-959347-21-7

For Mom, Dad, Mike, and Grandma, who taught me how to use my voice.

For Keith and Kara, who give me a reason to sing.

For my PLF, with whom I learn and grow.

Thank you all and much love.

contents

1. Introduction

2. Gearing Up

3. Planning and Preparation

4. Creation and Workflow

5. Marketing and Promotion

6. The Finish Line

References

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Also by Sarah Thomas, PhD

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introduction

Hello, everyone. Thank you so much for picking up a copy of Sarahdateechur’s Guide to Podcasting . I'm super excited to have you join our family. My name is Sarah, and I'm going to be your guide on the side , your hostess with the mostest .

But guess what? This is all about YOU. This is all about your journey—but you're not alone. You have community members to your left and to your right, other people who are learning with you whom you will meet in our online community. We are a team. We're about to cross this finish line together.

Here is a quick heads-up on what to expect as you read this book. By the end, you're going to have your very first episode that you're going to put out there to the world. I'm super excited to hear what you have to share.

Module 1 will provide you with a basic introduction to this book, including some reasons why to podcast, and what to expect from the course as a whole.

Module 2 is all about gear. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned professional, there’s something for everyone ranging from how to start with what you already have to recommended upgrades.

Module 3 discusses planning and preparation for your podcast. As my dad used to tell me when I was a kid, plan your work and work your plan. This section will tell you exactly how to do this, including finding guests and topics.

Module 4 talks about creation and workflow. How do you record? How do you edit? How do you troubleshoot situations where you and your guests may be in opposite time zones? Find out here.

Module 5 addresses what many find the most challenging part of podcasting: marketing and promotion. It’s difficult to toot your own horn sometimes. Find out ways to do this painlessly and efficiently.

Finally, Module 6 provides you with some food for thought, namely how to get the most bang for your buck. Here, we cover captions, repurposing content, and other ideas.

I have to admit, I'm doing this kind of selfishly because I am an avid listener of podcasts as well as an avid creator, and I want to hear more from my community members. So I wrote this book because I want to hear what you have to say. You want to share what you have to say, so this is a win-win.

WHY PODCAST?

At the time of this writing, I’ve been an educator for 18 years. I also run an organization called EduMatch, which facilitates grassroots connections among educators around the world. One of the branches of EduMatch is a publishing company, where we have published nearly 100 books (and counting).

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