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Recording Your Podcast · Lesson 6 of 10

Scripting and Talking

Once you are set up with a microphone and editing software, you are ready to hit record, but what will you say?

1 Learn the concept

Once you are set up with a microphone and editing software, you are ready to hit record, but what will you say? That is where scripting comes in. You do not need to read every word, but a plan keeps you focused and helps you sound natural. This lesson shows how to prepare and speak well.

Reading a script word for word next to talking from bullet pointsREADING VERSUS TALKINGWORD FOR WORDStiff, flat and easy to hear as read.BULLET POINTSNatural, conversational and easier toadjust to the moment.Write out the intro and outro in full, since you will repeat them.
Write the key points, not every word. You will sound more natural.

2 See it in action

  • Write an outline with key points.
  • Script your introduction and closing.
  • Speak as if talking to one listener.
  • Slow down and pause.

Worked example

Turning a script into bullets

Script: "Today I would like to discuss the importance of customer reviews for small businesses."

Bullets: reviews build trust, ask at the right time, reply to every review.

Opening line: "Do you ask customers for reviews? Let's make it easier."

Check: record the first minute and listen for a natural pace.

3 Study an example

Example scenario

A host writes an outline with five bullet points and a full script for the opening. She sounds relaxed and keeps each episode on topic.

4 Apply it and download

  1. Write a script outline.
  2. Record the introduction.
  3. Listen and improve.

Worksheet Episode planning and production checklistOpen, print or save as PDF

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