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It’s been weeks, maybe even months since you first said, “You know what? I want to start a podcast.”
(And by “podcast” on this site, we mean an on-demand audio show, that people can subscribe to through different podcast apps and an RSS feed.)
You might even have a name for your show, and a Twitter handle (or a TikTok one, an Instagram one, maybe you’ve even got a Facebook page…)
And yet…
Something’s holding you back.
Maybe it feels daunting.
Maybe you don’t have time.
Maybe you don’t know how much time it’s going to take.
Planning your podcast is not the most exciting of exercises (not as exciting as hitting “Publish” and sharing your first episode with the world).
But a plan will help you set time aside for the project, even decide when it will be the best time to start working on your show.
So join us for 20 minutes every (working) day, for three weeks.
Get some help.
Get some encouragement.
Get clarity on what the whole podcast creation process involves.
Get podcasting!
Share your episode ideas, scripts for your intro, even bits of audio recordings – we are podcasters after all!
How does it work?
For three weeks, starting 18th October, you will be assigned one simple exercise every working day.
You can opt to receive them in text form via email, listen in a dedicated Plan Your Podcast Challenge podcast or through the online platform (see below).
You will also receive the information you’ll need to complete your assignment.
Carry out the exercise, share it with others in the programme (if that helps you) and read what others are up to (if that helps you, of course).
WEEK 1: Understanding the workflow and the tech you will need, focusing on your listeners and planning your schedule and format.
WEEK 2: Getting brave, creative and ahead of yourself.
WEEK 3: Putting yourself at the centre of the creative process and start sharing your work behind the microphone with the other podcasters in the challenge.
“Personal, creative, effective and enjoyable!”
Where does it take place?
The challenge takes place in a forum-like platform (hosted by Mighty Networks), where you will have access to the exercises and other materials to help you plan and where you can ask questions from your “guide”, Pilar Orti, prolific podcaster.
You will carry out the exercises and interact with the other podcasters at a time of your choosing. We will communicate asynchronously (not in real-time).
BEFORE SIGNING UP, MAKE SURE YOU WILL HAVE TIME DURING THOSE THREE WEEKS TO STAY ON TOP OF THE EXERCISES, OR CATCH UP WITH THE CHALLENGE.
There will also be three live sessions where you will be able to ask questions and meet some of the other podcasters.
These will be held on Fridays at 12pm UK time and 4pm UK time (click on the times to convert to your timezone).
Ready to take on the challenge?
Sign up here to be alerted when registration opens for the 24 January 2022 cohort
Can’t wait until then? Sign up now for the free 10-day email challenge.
Any questions?
“Pilar is the embodiment for host, teacher and participant, so perfect.”
