Creating Your Podcast

Online Classes
Hosted By:
Courtney Kocak - Writer/Podcaster/Comedian
Weekly, starting: Sunday 09/28 @ 11:00AM - 1:00PM PT
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$499.00
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You will be sent an invoice for the remainder of your balance to the email address you use to pay the deposit. Balances must be paid in full prior to the end of the class unless prior arrangements are made. Failure to pay invoices in a timely manner will result in the forfeiture of your spot and you will not be permitted to complete the program. Questions? Email info@roadmapwriters.com.

As screenwriters, we're often told to make something to show our work: produce a web series, fund your own film, or make a comic book. But a web series or an indie film is a daunting and full-time task, and not all of us have the artistic connections or drawing skills to make a comic. Luckily for you, there's a medium that will show your work off and build a platform that costs almost nothing, and that you can start right now: a podcast!

Podcasting has exploded over the past few years, and Roadmap's very own Courtney Kocak is here to teach you the tricks of the trade so you can set your podcast up for success! 

This Five Week Class Will Cover

  • The different types of podcasts 
  • Planning the series
  • Writing, producing, and recording 
  • Editing and post-production 
  • Launching the show

 

Class One: Your Show's Premise and Recording Techniques

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This week, we will discuss: 

  • The different podcast types
  • Coming up with a unique angle
  • Playing to your strengths
  • Elevator pitch of your show
  • Preview of good trailers 

Class Two: Episode Planning, Booking Guests, and Making a Trailer

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This week, we will discuss: 

  • Episode planning and content calendar
  • Topical v. evergreen
  • Considering segments
  • Sustainable content strategies
  • Leaning into your niche
  • Booking guests and finding experts
  • Researching, interviewing and prep
  • Prepping a show rundown 

Class Three - Scripting, Post-Production, & Editing

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This week, we will discuss: 

  • Scripting
  • Intros and outros
  • Citing sources
  • Taking average tape to the next level in "post"
  • Making cuts
  • Post-scripting
  • Editing 

Class Four - Publishing and Trailer Workshop

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This week, we will discuss: 

  • Podcast hosting
  • Publishing best practices
  • Workshop of rough trailers 

Week Five - Marketing and Launch

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This week, we will discuss: 

  • Tips for launching a new show
  • Media kits
  • Getting press coverage
  • Tips for ongoing promotion of your podcast
  • How to grow an existing audience
  • Harnessing the power of social media, email lists, etc
  • Arranging promo swaps and crossovers 
More about
Courtney Kocak
Writer/Podcaster/Comedian

Courtney Kocak is the creator and host of three podcasts with over two million downloads and has produced hit shows for celebrities, CEOs, and major brands, including Girlboss Radio, The Bellas Podcast, and PayPal. She has reported and produced radio stories for KCRW, as well as the recent podcast episode #1160 Confessions of a Girls Gone Wild Merch Girl for Canadaland. She has also produced audio work for The New York Times Magazine and earned an LA Press Club Award for her reporting. In this class, Courtney will guide you through launching, sustaining, and growing a podcast—and share insights on how to take advantage of podcasting in the Substack Era.

How it Works

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.

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Our vetted executives are chosen by the legitimacy of the companies they work for and their ability to evaluate pitches and pages.

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