Producing Audio Drama
eBook - ePub

Producing Audio Drama

A Practical Guide for Radio and Podcasting

  1. 184 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Producing Audio Drama

A Practical Guide for Radio and Podcasting

About this book

Turn sound into storytelling magic. Whether you're an indie creator, media student or creative professional eager to dive into audio drama, this guide gives you everything you need to produce professional-quality work that captivates listeners.

Drawing on nearly two decades of award-winning experience, the author lays out a clear, step-by-step roadmap for every stage of audio production, from idea to finished masterpiece. Learn how to develop and format scripts that shine; direct actors and manage recording sessions like a pro; edit, mix and arrange sound for maximum impact; and budget, promote and publish your projects effectively. Whether you're producing for radio or podcasting, this book delivers proven production techniques illustrated with real-world examples and includes a comprehensive glossary of essential terms to strengthen your professional vocabulary. It combines industry insights from several award-winning professionals with an accessible writing style that makes complex processes easy to understand and master.

This book is ideal for both beginners and those looking to develop their skills within radio and podcast production and offers transferable skills for related media professions.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9781040669396

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. 1 Introduction
  7. 2 Writing Radio and Audio Drama
  8. 3 The Pre-Production Phase
  9. 4 The Production Phase
  10. 5 The Post-Production Phase
  11. 6 Promotion and Distribution
  12. 7 Success and Professionalism
  13. 8 Funding and Budgeting
  14. 9 Final Remarks and the Road Ahead
  15. 10 Glossary and Author’s Body of Work
  16. Index

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