Are you tired of feeling nervous or unsure while recording your podcast? Are you often worried about tripping over your words or sounding too monotone and low energy? If so, you're not alone. These are common concerns for many podcasters. Fortunately, this episode’s covers the practical art of podcast scripting in a way you may not have heard talked about before.

Using smart scripting to avoid podcast anxiety

Podcast scripting not only ensures that you are well-prepared for your recording sessions but also helps you sound natural, maintain a connection with your listeners, and avoid sounding overly rehearsed. This technique can also help you tackle common fears such as anxiety and impostor syndrome, allowing you to express your authentic voice.

In the first chapter of the podcast episode, I’m sharing how to script your podcast in a way that allows you to structure information effectively, read your script in a conversational tone, and maintain a connection with your listeners isn’t that hard.

In the second chapter, I’ll dive deeper into the art of podcast scripting to explore the techniques for creating a script that will make you sound more confident during your podcast sessions.

At the end of the day, being approachable and genuine helps you connect with your audience - especially if you don’t have to work out how to add complex words or thoughts into the script! An overly scripted delivery can sound robotic and unengaging. Whether you're a small business owner or an impact-driven professional, applying these techniques can transform your podcasting style, boost your confidence, and genuinely engage your audience.

Examples of the 3 Types of scripts discussed in the episode:

Regular text:

Do you constantly trip over your words? Which means you’re editing for hours?! Or do you sound monotone? Maybe you want to sound more confident!

I have the solution for you: 2 techniques I learned at journalism school, and another one I perfected during my radio days.

Left alignment:

Do you constantly trip over your words?

Which means you’re editing for hours?!

Or do you sound monotone?

Maybe

you want to sound more confident!

I have the solution for you!

2 techniques I learned

at journalism school,

and another one I perfected during my radio days.

Dots:

Do you constantly trip over your words? ………………….Which means you’re editing for hours?!…………………..Or do you sound monotone?

Maybe ………………you want to sound more confident!

I have the solution for you………………2 techniques I learned ……………..at journalism school, ………….and another one I perfected during my radio days.

Highlighting / Boldening words:

Do you constantly trip over your words? Which means you’re editing for hours?! Or do you sound monotone? Maybe you want to sound more confident!

Takeaways from the episode:

• 06:19 - Techniques to Improve Podcast Scripting: Tips for enhancing podcast scripting including crafting a natural and conversational script, mastering pacing, and avoiding an overly rehearsed delivery.

• 15:12 - Anxiety's Influence on Podcasting: Exploring how anxiety can lead to stumbling over words and negatively affect podcast quality.
  

Listen to for actual vocal exercises and expertise from our friend and voice coach, Nic Redman:

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Want to see if we’re a good fit to grow your podcast through coaching and marketing strategy? Book a call: www.thepodcastspace.com/grow-roi

• 6. How to sound more like the real 'you', with vocal coach Nic Redman: https://www.thepodcastspace.com/podcast/6-how-to-sound-more-like-the-real-you-with-voice-coach-nic-redman
  

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