Let Your Voice Be Heard

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Let Your Voice Be Heard

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"There's an app for that!" Well, there's a podcast for that, too! From business to hobbies, podcasts are EVERYWHERE! What's your podcast idea? Want to learn more? Here's a collection of e-books (and an audiobook) to get you started.


Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses by Bart G. Farkas

Shhh. There's a secret. Well, many secrets. Podcast secrets! Secrets of Podcasting explores the tips and tricks of audio blogging. In this read, you’ll learn podcasting principles and the absolute basics. If you want to learn more, this is for you. 

Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum

The key to great audio storytelling? "Learning to think the way your audience listens”. In Make Noise: A Creator’s Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling, you’ll learn from veteran podcast creator and strategist Eric Nuzum. Here, “he delivers essential how-tos, from conducting an effective interview to marketing your podcast, developing your audience, and managing a creative team. He also taps into his deep network to offer advice from audio stars like Ira Glass, Terry Gross, and Anna Sale.” Ready to record? Check this out.

Tricks of the Podcasting Masters by Rob Walch and Mur Lafferty

Podcasting can be fun. It can also be profitable. Tricks of the Podcasting Masters teaches you how to attract sponsors, stay motivated, and maintain your podcast. With the world of podcasting growing every day, your platform will soon become a way of life. Merge your passion with business and see where it takes you. This read awaits.

Speaking with Power and Persuasion by Rebecca Shafir

Your voice is your podcast’s most powerful tool. Without it, you have nothing. Well, you COULD get creative with other sounds. But, let’s stick with your voice for now. Speaking with Power and Persuasion explores “how the body and voice work together to produce a strong vocal image”. 
If you want to work on your podcast’s most powerful tool, listen to this.

Podcasting and Blogging with Garageband and iWeb by Robin Williams and John Tollett

When it comes to podcasting, editing matters. Podcasting and Blogging with Garageband and iWeb familiarizes you with editing tools from past and present. Do you still use Garageband? Are you interested in looking at iWeb? Check this out. 
 

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