“Unlock Your Creative Voice: How Podcasting Can Transform Your Writing Journey”

"Unlock Your Creative Voice: How Podcasting Can Transform Your Writing Journey"

Have you ever wondered whether your writing has an audience that you’re just not reaching? I mean, what if the words you pour your heart into could connect with people in ways you never even imagined? That’s exactly the journey I found myself on after a seemingly innocuous chat with my wife. Her enthusiasm for voiceovers I’d been using in articles put me on alert. “How are you even getting those?” I couldn’t resist asking. Little did I know, the modern writing landscape offers a treasure trove of opportunities to expand your audience—especially through audio. From podcasts to engaging voiceovers, there’s a whole realm waiting to be explored! So, if you’ve been juggling the idea of sharing your work beyond written formats, it’s time to listen in. Your words deserve to be heard—literally. Ready to dive in? LEARN MORE.

THE RECKLESS WRITER

Publishing audio allows you to get your work to a whole new audience

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My wife is an excellent barometer of what is going to be popular. She lets me know what she thinks without any sugar coating. So, when she told me how much she enjoyed the voiceovers I’ve been doing for my articles I sat up and paid attention.

“Wait a minute,” I said. “How are you getting those?”

The modern writer lives in a world with many options. Unfortunately, while I’m sitting in the cockpit, my readers see the approaching plane. Most of the time my perception of the work I release lines up with what my readers see. But sometimes there are surprises.

“I’m getting them from the podcast,” she replied.

“The podcast?” I asked.

For the last few months, I’ve been recording voiceovers. This was in response to a request from a reader who is visually impaired. She even sent me a list of things to improve after listening to my first recording. The list included putting a pop filter on my microphone to avoid the wind explosion that comes when you speak a hard “p.”

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