editing

Should your podcast be audio, or video?

Whether you’re a new or experienced podcaster, you may face the decision of whether to be in audio or video podcasting. Here are the pros and cons of each format, and things you should consider.

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How to start a podcast in 10 steps

Back to basics! This isn’t a detailed process for how to edit episodes, setup your website, or get into iTunes. These are the core 10 principles for starting a podcast, even if it’s not your first time!

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5 ways to overcome a podcast failure

Don’t get discouraged when something goes terribly wrong and you’re ashamed to release something you’ve recorded. Try these five tips for handling these potentially embarrassing mistakes in podcasting.

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9 ways to take podcasting seriously

Being serious and professional about your podcast will help you get sponsors (and make money!), grow your audience, and strengthen your authority—even if you’re a hobbyist podcaster! Learn how to podcast like you mean it!

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A podcaster’s biggest mistakes and how you can avoid them

Since I first learned how to podcast, I’ve made my own share of mistakes (we were all newbies at one point). In celebration of my 150th episode, I share my top mistakes, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes, or fix them if you’re too late. Get ready, because this is a long episode!

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Should you script, ad-lib, or outline your podcast episodes?

Whether you’re launching your first podcast, or thinking of reformatting the one you have, you should think a lot about how you will present your content.

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How to find time for podcasting

9 steps to help you make time for running a successful podcast.

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How to organize audio/video podcast projects

Recording into Audacity can be fun and easy. But organizing the projects, especially if you have many episodes, can seem overwhelming. Here are several tips to help you organize your thoughts, files, and editing software.

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4 steps to make every podcast voicemail feedback better

Podcasters know how exciting it is to receive a voicemail! With some basic editing, these voicemail messages can also be enjoyable for the rest of your listeners.

All of these ideas and tips will apply in any audio-editing software, but I focus on Audacity’s specifics in the audio podcast, so make sure you listen to hear all the details!

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Zoom H4n for 4-channel podcast-recording

I highly recommend the Zoom H4n Portable Digital Recorder and will be recording remotely with it at BlogWorld NYC this year.

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