Podcasts are not just about conveying technical information. Podcasts are a way to share personal life experiences that other people can connect with and relate to. When it comes to creating podcasts, you want to make sure that no matter the content you are sharing, you have a professional setup that will produce high-quality audio for your listeners to enjoy. Keep reading for tips on how to create a podcast on personal life stories.
#1: Warm Up Before Recording
First, before you start recording, you are going to want to warm up your voice. You are not going to want to just start talking and recording. Warm up your vocal cords. You can do this by talking with someone or by going over a script or reading a few tongue twisters. Warming up your voice will help you speak more clearly when you are recording your podcast.
#2: Have a Quiet Place to Record
Second, when you record your podcast, you don't want to be sitting in the middle of a coffee shop recording or sitting in the living room with the television running in the background. You are going to want to record in a quiet environment. You don't need to record in a soundproof environment; you need to record in a quiet room, and don't have too many environmental sounds.
#3: Know How to Place Your Microphone
Third, you need to know where to place your microphone. You will want to place your microphone so that it is level with the height of your mouth. Sit back a couple of inches from your microphone, and use a pop filter.
Also be sure to adjust the volume on the microphone setup. Although you can adjust your voice during post-production, getting the right voice level from the beginning will make it easier for you to edit your recording effectively.
As you record your podcast, work to keep the same distance from your microphone.
#4: Have an Outline
When you share personal stories, you may feel like you can talk off the cuff during your podcast. However, even when sharing personal stories, it is a good idea to have a plan.
Having an outline will allow you to keep your story on track and ensure that your listeners are engaged with your content. If you want to spread your story out over a long time, you will want to have an outline of what part of your personal story you want to share and have a mini conclusion you are working towards with each episode.
When it comes to creating an effective personal podcast, you need to warm up your voice, set up your microphone correctly, and record in a quiet place. You should have an outline and make sure you effectively tell a compelling mini personal story with each episode.