Tips & Tricks

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Uncertainty in the Podcasting Space + Learn How to Turn Your Podcast Into a Book! — June 2023 Newsletter

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I was recently chatting with a podcasting friend last month and she asked what I thought about the podcasting space. I don’t know for sure, but I wondered if I could hear a bit of uneasiness in her voice when she asked the question.

And it’s no wonder with articles like Spotify layoffs, NPR podcast staff cuts, Luminary staff cuts, (more) Spotify layoffs and Gimlet canceled shows coming out more frequently it seems.

I can understand why those headlines can make soon-to-be podcasters a little uneasy.

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Edit Your Podcast Faster + Are You A Pro or Amateur Podcaster? — May 2023 Newsletter

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Hello again!

Thanks to those who read, shared and sent feedback about the 5 Types of Challenging Podcast Guests (and How to Handle Them) blog post from last month! I’ve really enjoyed hearing from those who’ve encountered a few (or all!) of these guests.

I wanted to share some feedback — an addition to the list from a podcaster who told me a story about how when they sent their guest a list of questions, the guest scripted their answers and read them verbatim. Some people can read from scripts and it sounds natural, but it takes practice, and also many people don’t write the way they speak so reading a script can sound awkward.

The podcaster went on to say that since that interview, the hosts began sending bullet points of talking points and topics to help make their guests feel more comfortable, but they no longer provide the exact questions. 🙂

Thanks again for the feedback and be sure to let me know any questions, comments, or suggestions for upcoming newsletter topics!

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Professional vs. Amateur Podcasting + Ways to Monetize Your Podcast That AREN’T Sponsorship!

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Today after church a few of us from choir were hanging around and talking about performing. Our choir director was telling the younger members how the main difference between a Professional musician and an Amateur musician is the fact that a professional gets paid. That’s why it’s called Professional, as in, that’s the person’s profession — they get paid to perform.

She went on to say how just because someone is technically a professional it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good; it just means they can command a price to perform. The opposite can also be true — an amateur can be just as talented and even more so than a so-called professional.

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So Many New Things in Podcasting, How Do You Keep Up? — April 2023 Newsletter

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Hello again!

Last month I wrote about some resources for podcasters and some of the updates coming to Apple Podcasts. But Apple isn't the only one shaking things up in the podcasting space.

If you're a podcaster, you'll also want to keep an eye on Spotify — especially if you host your podcast on Anchor.
Check out Ashley Carman's Twitter thread covering Spotify's Stream On from a few weeks ago. One of the major announcements was the hosting platform Anchor is being rebranded as Spotify for Podcasters.

There seems to be A LOT of restructuring, rebranding, and rebuilding in the podcasting space right now. As a creative independent podcaster, it can seem overwhelming to try to keep up.

That brings me to this month’s tip 🙂

Please enjoy the read and reply back if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for upcoming newsletter topics! 

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5 Types of Challenging Podcast Guests (and How to Handle Them)

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No matter how many times you've been on the hosting side of a podcasting microphone, a challenging guest is never fun to work with.

If you're a podcaster who frequently invites guests on their show, you may already know what I'm talking about.

And if you're new to podcasting, allow me to introduce you to a few types of challenging guests you may come across:

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Mistakes and How to Fix Them (plus, check out Apple's new Podcast Marketing Toolbox!) — March 2023 Newsletter

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Hello again!

Last month, I sent out my first newsletter in ages with a typo RIGHT SMACK DAB in the subject line!

 I used the wrong who’s/whose.

I had read and re-read my newsletter about 5 times before sending it. I had revamped it for weeks actually. I originally wanted to start sending a newsletter back in January, but between all the sickness in our house over the holidays and then my Dad going into hospice and passing away in January, I put it on the back burner.

When I finally went back to it, I thought I had checked everything and updated it all. I even sent myself a test email to be extra, super-sure I was good with it before it went out to my list. And somehow I still missed it.

It was only as soon as I got the notification that it had been sent that I saw the glaring mistake.

I had written “Who’s Voice …” instead of “Whose Voice …” and I was mortified. How could I have missed that?

What did my newsletter readers think? How many of them unsubscribed or sent it to spam because they immediately saw my mistake?

I quickly went to Instagram and posted about my mistake in my Stories and added a poll to ask if anyone noticed. Thanks to the 75% of you who said you hadn’t noticed, and the 25% of you who said you’ve been in the same boat!

That brings me to this month’s tip …

Please enjoy the read and reply back if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for upcoming newsletter topics! 

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Use Twitter to Guest on Other Podcasts

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Looking for ways to pitch yourself to be a guest on other podcasts on Twitter? I have TWO quick Twitter tips for you:

  1. Check out the hashtag #prrequest — this is more of a general hashtag that covers all kinds of media, BUT don't forget you don't just have to be featured on another podcast for people to hear about you and check your show out.

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Whose Voice Was That? — February 2023 Newsletter

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Hello Again!

I’m revamping my newsletter (as in, trying to do it on a regular basis again) and I'm hoping you haven’t forgotten about me 🙂

This year my focus is on writing, educating and creating resources for the independent creative podcaster and I’ll be sharing updates with you in this monthly-ish newsletter. (Consistency is a skill I’m hoping to work on this year, which is why I say “monthly-ish.)

I’ll also be including podcasting tips, tricks and information, especially little tidbits I find amusing while editing. There are so many times I’ll be editing a client’s podcast and I’ll pause to write down a great quote I’ve heard or a great interview question I think other podcasters would want to hear about. I can't wait to finally start sharing those with you!

Please enjoy the read and reply back if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for upcoming newsletter topics!

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Do You Need a Housekeeping Segment for Your Podcast?

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The beginning of the year is a great time to reintroduce your podcast audience to you, your business, and your show. Sometimes podcasters like to add a quick housekeeping segment to the beginning of their podcast as a way to introduce new listeners to information about your show and extras you may offer, like links in show notes, additional information on your website, or how to work with you/your business.

This is also a great way to remind longtime listeners of all these things, especially those who’ve been loving your podcast content and can’t wait to see what else you have to offer.

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Lessons in Inclusive Editing for Podcasters

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One of the best ways I like to up my skills is by taking training courses that challenge my skills and get me outside of my comfort zone. For a long time, everything in podcasting seemed that way. But one thing I found lacking from podcasting conversations was how to edit for sensitivity and inclusion.

When I saw ACES: The Society of Editing had a few courses on those subjects, I looked further into them before signing up.