Writing for Audio with Megan Bagala

Published: Sept. 8, 2022, 5:14 a.m.

b"Introduction:\\nOn this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Megan Bagala about what it means to write for audio. Megan is a podcast producer, songwriter, musician, writer, actor, and renaissance woman. In addition to doing a bit of everything, she is also an expert in the topic of writing for audio, whether it be a musical, narrative, or chat show. She shares tips and advice from her experiences in order to help new podcasters, as well as veteran podcasters, look at their copy in a different light.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nMegan is currently working as the Senior Producer on Melon's House Party at Wondery. She is a proud participant of the 2021 Ready to Learn Podcast Accelerator from PBS KIDS, PRX, and the CPB. Her work can be heard on podcasts from Marvel Entertainment, Gimlet Media, America's Test Kitchen, and more. She's currently developing a middle-grade fiction series about music theory, and a YA fiction series about the ramifications of climate change.\\xa0\\xa0\\nIf you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you\\u2019re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe.\\nToday you\\u2019ll learn about:\\n\\nMegan\\u2019s journey from her MFA in musical theater to podcasting\\nTransferable skills in writing for audio\\nWhat it means to write for the ear and not the eye\\nYou don\\u2019t always know the full story until after you\\u2019ve recorded it\\nTips for setting up your work and trusting your listener\\nHow Megan switches hats so smoothly\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources/Links:\\nMegan Bagala: https://www.meganbagala.com/\\nCastos Academy:"