Aclass Essentials

How to find the right format?

Someone ancient once said, “know thyself”; perhaps foreshadowing, by a few thousand years, the importance of knowing what format your new podcast should take. Deciding a format dictates both the structure and nature of your show.

How to write a script?

If you’ve got a story worth telling, then you owe it to yourself to write a script. Even if you’re planning on speaking from the heart, it’s important to have at least a general idea of what you’re going to say. You’ll save yourself from extreme rambling and keep the show focused. If you’re telling a more complicated story, this work becomes even more important.‍First up, you need to understand your audience.

How to begin (and end) every episode?

There’s no set way to begin and end a podcast. Your intro and outro will depend on the content, tone and format of your show. There are, however, some things to consider when recording yours.‍The intro is a deceptively important part of your episode.

How to approach someone for an interview?

Once you’ve settled on who you want to interview, the next job is inviting them onto your show. How easy this is will depend on who your chosen guest is. Most public-facing people offer means of contacting them on their website, either via a form or an email address. It’s generally wiser to reach people through these options, rather than inundating them with DMs on their personal social media accounts.

How to research your guest?

Everyone has their own preferred methods for researching their guests, and you’ll figure yours out over time, but there are some basics that can get you started.‍The internet can be super helpful for building basic biographical information: birthplace, rough age, and the key points of their career or life story.