September 08, 2022

Writing for Audio with Megan Bagala

32 minutes

Introduction:

On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Megan Bagala about what it means to write for audio. Megan is a podcast producer, songwriter, musician, writer, actor, and renaissance woman. In addition to doing a bit of everything, she is also an expert in the topic of writing for audio, whether it be a musical, narrative, or chat show. She shares tips and advice from her experiences in order to help new podcasters, as well as veteran podcasters, look at their copy in a different light.

Megan is currently working as the Senior Producer on Melon's House Party at Wondery. She is a proud participant of the 2021 Ready to Learn Podcast Accelerator from PBS KIDS, PRX, and the CPB. Her work can be heard on podcasts from Marvel Entertainment, Gimlet Media, America's Test Kitchen, and more. She's currently developing a middle-grade fiction series about music theory, and a YA fiction series about the ramifications of climate change.

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Today you’ll learn about:

Megan’s journey from her MFA in musical theater to podcasting

Transferable skills in writing for audio

What it means to write for the ear and not the eye

You don’t always know the full story until after you’ve recorded it

Tips for setting up your work and trusting your listener

How Megan switches hats so smoothly

Resources/Links:

Megan Bagala: https://www.meganbagala.com/

Castos Academy: https://academy.castos.com/

Castos, private podcast: https://academy.castos.com/privatepodcast/

Castos, website: https://castos.com/