• Consider your audience
• Consider your theme
• Consider segments (sections)
• Consider naming and branding

Script

• Consider hook or introduction
• Provide a summary and indicator of segments
• Include a conclusion
• Provide information and teaser for next session
• Consider content warnings
• Copy script template (From University of Guelph)

Prepare

• Consider how you will record audio
• Consider the environment and space constraints
• Experiment with devices
• Explore devices available from Norlin Library MELL

Record

• Practice script
• Prepare space
• Record silence buffer 
• Re-record errors or mistakes

Gather assets

• Record your own music or sound effects
• Or, find creative commons or public domain licensed sounds 
• Ask a librarian if you are unsure about licensing

Produce

• Choose the software you are most comfortable using (see Lynda.com for learning materials about software)
• Audacity
• Garage Band (Mac)
• Adobe Audition $
• Logic Pro $
• Even out vocal volume
• Remove background noise
• Add sound effects and music
• Trim or segment

Publish

• Export to mp3
• Upload to soundcloud, itunes, sticher, google play, or a platform of your choice (learn about distribution options)
• Share show notes or transcripts