Why Solo Podcasters Avoid Scripts (And Why That's Wrong)

Описание: Are you struggling to make your solo podcast sound natural? This episode covers essential podcasting tips, including how to improve your podcast workflow and podcast recording tips to avoid sounding robotic.

Sure... full scripts can make you sound robotic. But winging it often leads to rambling and hours of painful or costly editing. You need a middle ground that provides the safety of a script with the energy of a conversation.

In this episode, I break down the system I use at StereoForest Studio to organize solo episodes. We move away from word-for-word reading and towards "extemporaneous speaking." This method uses specific bullet points and a rigid structure to keep you on track while allowing your natural personality to come through.

Here is what you will learn in this episode:

Why "winging it" actually increases your production costs
The definition of "Structured Spontaneity" and why you need it
Which parts of your episode must be fully scripted (and which shouldn't)
How to use Main Points and Sub-Points to reduce cognitive load

You will leave with a clear framework to organize your next recording session for maximum efficiency and engagement.

RESOURCES:
About reading scripts without sounding like you're reading:    • Reading Scripts Without Sounding Like You'...  

Software shown: Davinci Resolve https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/p...

About extemporaneous speaking: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sun...

StereoForest: https://stereoforest.com

CHAPTERS:
00:00 The problem with winging it vs. full scripts
02:40 Defining "Structured Spontaneity"
03:14 Why structure creates freedom (The Improv connection)
06:53 What is "Extemporaneous Speaking"?
07:40 Part 1: Fully script the first 30 seconds
09:32 Part 2: Main points and cognitive load
10:12 Part 3: Sub-points for critical data
11:51 Finding your personal level of detail
12:45 Part 4: Fully script the Outro

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This podcast was created, written, and is hosted by Jen deHaan. All creative graphics made (by a human!) Jen deHaan. Some stock images/video from Unsplash, Pixabay or Pexels.

This episode was and edited and produced by Jen deHaan using Davinci Resolve Studio for https://StereoForest.com.

This show was made in British Columbia, Canada by StereoForest Studio.