This is the second TAKEOVER of the podcast by voice coach and voice over artist Nic Redman.

Do you want to create a deeper connection with your audience? We all know that audio is powerful, whether it be radio or podcasts it creates an intimacy between broadcaster and listener. So in this episode of the podcast Nic shares 'How to connect with your audience using your voice in 3 Easy Steps'

Here are Nic's 3 Easy Steps:

1. Picture your audience as 1 person

2. Change the focus of your voice – it’s not about you it’s about your listener

3. Prepare your voice and body – the power of the warm up!

Resources

Find out more about Nic on Instagram @nicredman and https://nicolaredman.com/

She's running a course and the details are here: https://nicolaredman.com/voice-masterclasses-2023/

Thanks for listening; find us @storypublishing or @decibelpodcasts

This is the first of 3 TAKEOVERS of the podcast by the brilliant voice coach and voice over artist Nic Redman. 

If you have a fabulous accent but have concerns about how it's going to sound on your podcast this episode is for you! 

Nic is here to share her 3 Easy Steps of 'How to work with your accent as a podcaster'. In short, she's all about EMBRACING your accent and sharing it with your audience and she's going to share her ways of doing it well. 

Here are Nic's 3 Easy Steps:

1. Get used to your accent, get to know it

2. Involve your accent in your podcast!

3. Use your intro to get people used to your accent

Resources

Find out more about Nic at @nicredman and https://nicolaredman.com/

She's running a course and the details are here: https://nicolaredman.com/voice-masterclasses-2023/

Thanks for listening find us @storypublishing or @decibelpodcasts

*****Our next Start a Podcasting course begins in January, and the spaces go on sale NEXT MONDAY. Follow us on IG to find out more or send a DM to be added to the waitlist.  *****

Want to become a great interviewer.. Suzi explains how to do it

1. Watch and listen to great interviewers- observe how they do it

2. Research is key – do your prep, know your questions and where you want to take the conversation

3. Practise the art of listening - and respond to your interviewee

And Bonus step-  don’t be afraid of the pause…

Resources

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com

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In this episode, Jules explains how to choose somewhere suitable to record. It may not be the most obvious choice. She explains why you should:

Resources

Choosing the right room to record in:

https://www.podcasthowto.com/places-to-record/

We are holding a workshop all about creating your podcast marketing plan 25th November at 12-1330 GMT, where we’ll share how to market your podcast in easy steps.. come join us– details are here to book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/444588745907

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com

Please follow or subscribe to the podcast for further tips and tricks on starting your own podcast.

Want to get your dream guest for your podcast?

In this episode Suzi explains how to approach a guest and do it well!

Here are your 3 easy steps:

1. Be bold and ask - they can either say yes or no, the more you do it the bolder you’ll get

2. Get your pitch right and do your research

3. Talk about your audience and the interviewees ‘fit’  with them

Resources

We are holding a workshop all about creating your podcast marketing plan it's on 25th November at 1200-1330 GMT, where we’ll share how to market your podcast in easy steps. Come join us – details are here to book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/444588745907

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com

How do you find music to go into your podcast and make it sound great and what things do you need to consider?

In this episode, Jules talks about finding music for your podcast.

Here are your 3 Easy Steps to finding music for your podcast... 

Please let us know how you get on choosing music for your show.

Resources:

Royalty-free music sites: Artlist, Storyblocks and Pixabay

Buy music direct from musicians on Soundtraktor

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

Online:  www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com

How to warm up your voice ready to present your podcast

In this episode Suzi talks through 3 steps to warming up your voice so you are ready to present

Here are your 3 Easy steps to warming up your voice…

1. Hydration, I find drinking lots of water and warm drinks keeps my voice in good condition

2. Read aloud from a book, kids books are great for practicing expression 

3. Tongue twisters… they’ll get your mouth moving and really do the job of warming your voice up and waking your mind up too! 

Resources

The Voice Over Coach - Nic has a really great tips and ideas here she is:  https://nicolaredman.com/ and her podcast is here : https://podfollow.com/the-voice-coach-podcast

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

Online:  www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com

How to choose the best format for your podcast

In this episode Suzi talks about the different ways you can create a podcast and what you may want to consider before you decide which one’s for you!

Interview 1-2-1, monologue, round table, packages – how do you work out what’s the best way to share your ideas?

Here are your 3 Easy steps to deciding which format is for you…

1. Be realistic with your time, how long you have to create your podcasts (and if you have any help to produce them) will determine the format.

2. Keep it simple, simple format, simple scripting makes life easier later on – thinking about your show notes and marketing here.

3. Things change, that's ok. Your format may change in response to your audience and analytics, that's cool, your podcast - your rules – you can change your mind and develop as time goes by.

Resources 

In this episode, Julie-Anna explains how to start your podcast script. 

Here are your 3 easy steps:

1. Listen to the beginning of other podcasts for how to start your script.

2. Keep it simple. Don’t overthink it or overcomplicate it. You’re not writing a novel. 

3. Don’t write it out word-for-word. Allow for a degree of ad-libbing.

Resources:

Here’s a link to a guest blog that Julie-Anna wrote for Transistor.fm which has a script template you can download PDF: https://transistor.fm/script/

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

Online:  www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com

How to get a great remote recording for your podcast

In this episode Suzi explains the 3 easy steps to getting it done well, and it's not just the technical stuff to think about.

Here are your 3 easy steps:

1.  Whatever software you use try it out before recording with a guest. Practice makes it better!

2. Give your guest a checklist, direct them into making a good recording too.

3. Take the time to break the ice with your guest. Remote is different to studio in other ways too!

Resources:

https://riverside.fm/

https://squadcast.fm/

and more info https://riverside.fm/blog/how-to-record-a-podcast-remotely

Find us on Instagram:  Suzi @story_publishing  and Julie-Anna @decibel_podcasts

www.storypublishing.co.uk  and www.decibelpodcasts.com