Well-recorded audio versions of your writing can set you apart from other writers in a crowded publishing world. But this isn’t the only way to make a splash as a writer using audio. As well as diving into techniques for recording and performing your words, we’ll also look at podcasting as a means of sharing and distributing your writing. Last but not least, we’ll explore using audio clips on social media.
The topics we’ll cover in this workshop are:
• Why audio? – a voice for writers in a crowded world
• What makes a high-quality audio presentation?
• An introduction to performance for non-performers (we’ll hear advice via video from one of
Alternative Stories professional actors)
• Recording basics – getting the best possible recordings on your phone tablet or laptop
• Recording next steps – buying a basic microphone setup – It’s much cheaper than you’d expect.
• Working with actors (for those who don’t wish to record themselves)
• Podcasting and how it works
• Choosing a podcast platform
• Distributing and hosting your podcast
• SoundCloud and YouTube for writers and poets
• Using audio clips on social media
• Question and answer session
Learning online
To take part, you will need a computer or smart device and reliable internet connection. You will receive a Zoom link for the masterclass by email the day before the event. If you haven’t received the link by the morning of event, please check your spam/trash folders, or send an email to ennis@londonlitlab.co.uk.
You’ll have the option to join an online workspace where the tutor, Chris Gregory, will share extra resources, and where you can interact further with Chris and fellow participants beyond the Zoom class.
The workshop will be recorded and made available to ticket holders for two weeks after the live session.
Writing for audio series
This workshop is the fifth of six Live Online sessions with Chris Gregory on writing for audio. You can book these individually, or book all six at a discounted price of £180. The other workshops are:
Why write audio drama? An introduction for writers
Audio drama from page to production: behind the scenes
The art of the audio monologue: a guide for writers
Writing for the ears: an audio fiction and poetry challenge
Secrets of a voice actor: presenting, acting & video games
Watch Chris introduce the series in this short video:
