ADWIT: The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit
Want there to be more good audio drama? Lindsay and Sarah do. Each episode, they'll discuss an aspect of audio drama, examples from current audio drama podcasts, and writing exercises so writers can play along. Join Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel on a voyage of discovery on the seas of audio drama podcasts.
S3 E2 · Fri, April 11, 2025
From Idea to Outline: Make Your Audio Drama's Story Sustainable
Click here to tell us what you think! Ideas constantly surround us—emerging from single words, current events, or persistent questions. From Rajiv Joseph finding a newspaper article about a Bengal tiger killed by American soldiers (which eventually became a Broadway play starring Robin Williams) to Lynn Nottage crafting "Ruined" as a commentary on conflict minerals powering our smartphones, we examine how to refine these ideas into compelling fictional narratives using real-world connections. While concepts like Space Pirates might initially excite us as creators, what matters is premise—the underlying message giving a story significance beyond its setting. We demonstrate how seemingly different stories (Star Trek TOS: "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" and Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge") can share the same fundamental premise about understanding those different from ourselves. We introduce practical tools like audio mood boards—collections of sounds, music, and contextual elements that help steer your idea toward an outline. We also tackle crucial questions about sustainability: Do you have the resources to write and produce your concept? Will the format work for audio? And we explain what it means when a story has "legs." Connect with us through writersadwit@gmail.com or join our Discord server to continue the conversation about transforming your creative sparks into actionable outlines. Next episode, we'll dive into plotting versus "pantsing" approaches to storytelling! Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Dramatists Play Service) Ruined (Dramatists Play Service) One Flea Spare (Broadway Play Publishing) Let That Be Your Last Battlefield on Memory Alpha A View From The Bridge from BBC Bitesize Sample audio drama inspiration board on Milanote Sound effects from freesound.org : Guitars in Auditorium by kevp888 Soundwalk In Black-Forest Thunderstorm by RandomRecord19 <a href='https://freesound.org/s
Bonus · Sun, April 06, 2025
CALM WRITING
Click here to tell us what you think! Get Started The blank page stares back at you. Your fingers hover uncertainly. That familiar anxiety creeps in—but what if there was a better way to begin? Our latest episode delves into the sacred ritual of writing preparation—those crucial moments before creativity flows. We explore how simple affirmations like "I am ready" can mentally prepare you for the creative journey ahead. Your physical environment matters tremendously; we discuss getting comfortable and creating the perfect writing space ambience that signals to your brain it's time to shift from everyday thinking to creative mode. Surprisingly, hydration emerges as a key component of successful writing sessions. Having water or your beverage of choice nearby serves multiple purposes: maintaining brain function, creating natural pause points, and establishing a small reward system as you work #science! "Take a sip" becomes more than just practical advice—it transforms into a moment of celebration for your progress. Go. You. We tackle the deeply personal nature of writing tools, whether you prefer pen and paper, keyboard, or speech-to-text applications (not blood). The focus isn't on having the "correct" implement but ensuring whatever you choose feels natural and removes barriers between your thoughts and their expression. When writer's block inevitably strikes, we offer practical strategies: consider the opposite of what might happen next, shift to another character's perspective, or simply get up for a rejuvenating walk. Throughout it all, we emphasize self-kindness in your creative process. The gentle encouragement woven throughout reminds you that writing shouldn't be punishing. By approaching your craft with patience, curiosity, and kindness rather than judgment, you create the ideal internal environment for creativity to flourish. Ready to transform your writing experience? Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe for more creative inspiration in your podcatcher of choice when our NEXT ADWIT EPISODE releases next week! Do you want more of these CALM WRITING eps? Let us know! We're happy to oblige Happy Writing! Sarah and Lindsay💜 Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a r
Trailer · Fri, April 04, 2025
ADWIT Returns for a Third Season
Click here to tell us what you think! ADWIT, The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit, returns for a third season! Sarah and Lindsay want to give you strategies and resources to write an audio drama or fiction podcast script from scratch, or improve your existing script. In Season 3 we have even more resources, recommendations, and references for you, plus panel discussions and leads to production information. Stay tuned, share and enjoy! Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S3 E1 · Fri, April 04, 2025
What Do Audio Drama Writers Want? Survey Analysis and Season 3 Forecast
Click here to tell us what you think! Ever wonder what happens to all those brilliant audio drama ideas that never make it past the "what if" stage? After reviewing our listener survey (thank you to everyone who participated!), we've gained valuable insights into what you need most from ADWIT. The results were clear: 80% prefer straightforward, consistent episodes focused on practical writing advice rather than elaborate productions with fictional narratives. We hear you, and we're shaping our content accordingly! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Discord server, a community space where audio drama enthusiasts can share ideas and support each other through creative challenges. Throughout this episode, we explore the invisible aspects of the writing process. As Sarah beautifully puts it, "Writing isn't just the act of putting words onto a pad or screen. It's the work, the cerebral time you give yourself." Whether you're walking your dog while contemplating character development or researching historical settings, all of it contributes to your craft. For those looking to dive deeper into production aspects, we recommend excellent resources like Indie AF, Atypical Artist Resource Guide, and 11th Hour Audio. Each offers unique perspectives and guidance for turning your script into a polished audio drama. Join us in our mission to help writers finish their scripts and share their stories with the world. Connect with our community on Discord, and let's transform those "what ifs" into "yes, ands" together! RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: Edict Zero Bloody Disgusting Podcast Network The Amelia Project Alt Stories The Automatics Podnews INDIE AF Quirky Voices Presents Atypical Artists’ Resource Guide Multitude Productions' Resource Guide Bombs Always Beep by K. C. Wayland 11th Hour Audio Silly Old Bear Wireless Theatre Company You're invited to chat with us on the ADWIT Discord Server . What is Disco
Bonus · Mon, January 29, 2024
Greetings from the year 2165.
Audio drama and fiction podcasts aid free thought. Therefore, they must be eliminated before they can help people understand each other in a more entertaining way. The ADWIT Audience Survey is where you can nip this process in the bud. One randomly selected respondent will win a gift certificate to Libro.fm . All participants will receive a PDF explaining the story crafting method described in our December 25, 2023 episode. TIME TRAVELERS: THIS IS YOUR MOMENT. You can shape the future of The Audio Drama Writers’ Independent Toolkit. Take the ADWIT Audience Survey , so we know what writing strategies to help you with next. One randomly selected respondent will win a gift certificate to Libro.fm . All participants will receive a PDF explaining the story crafting method described in our December 25, 2023 episode. Want to get in touch? Contact us at writersadwit@gmail.com, or visit our website at adwit.org . Tell us how you really feel. Write us a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts .
S2 E5 · Tue, December 26, 2023
Ignite Your Storytelling Spark for 2024: How to Plan a Season or Story Arc, Plus Coming Attractions and The ADWIT Audience Survey
Click here to tell us what you think! Getting ready to light a fire under your audio drama writing habits in 2024? Here's a method for planning your next season or story arc that breaks your season down into episodes, and episodes into moments, so you can make a story that matters, one storytelling beat at a time. We'll explore Dan Harmon's storytelling method in detail, and how Lindsay adapted it for her needs, making up a season and an episode. Plus, you'll learn about the ADWIT Audience Survey, and how you can shape the future of The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit. And, you can sample the coming attractions for our next episode. WARNING: Spoilers for Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz. Resources: ADWIT: The Survey ! NaNoWriMo.org Dan Harmon’s Story Circle at the Channel 101 Wiki Dan Harmon explains the story circle with examples from a Community episode in a Tumblr post What is Libro.fm ? Produced, written and hosted by Lindsay Harris Friel. Music and production assistance by Vincent Friel. Additional sounds by https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld Park Forest, Boxtel North Brabant, Netherlands For more information about this podcast, visit adwit.org . Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
Fri, October 27, 2023
Audio Drama Podfest, 11th Hour Audio Challenge, Small Cast Recommendations and a Sound Writing Exercise
Click here to tell us what you think! Where have Sarah and Lindsay been? Get ready for a quick update from ADWIT. Sarah brings you a helpful and less unwieldy than usual podcast conference for Audio Drama creatives, on the 4th of November. Meanwhile, the 11th Hour Audio Challenge casts a long dark shadow over Lindsay. Get ready for stories to chill your bones on 30th October. What can we do for you, as podcasters? What do you need from a podcast about how to make audio drama and fiction podcasts? Coming soon: The ADWIT Survey, with fabulous* prizes for a few randomly selected respondents. Or, if you can’t wait that long to tell us what you want from this podcast, write to us at writersadwit@gmail.com. Plus, a few listening recommendations for podcasts outside the “full cast” stereotype, and a writing exercise based on sound cues. *for certain values of "fabulous." Links to Resources and More info: The Audio Drama Hub Podfest Streaming tickets for The Audio Drama Hub Podfest . The 11th Hour Audio Challenge and past episodes . Hallway to Nowhere by Leslie Gideon EVP Side B and EVP Side A by Owen McCuen (scroll down to 2022 episodes) Magenta Presents Little Boxes (live from the London Podcast Festival) by Longcat Media Sounds from Freesound.org: SummerOpenFieldDusk by kvgarlic Zipping A Huge Black Bag by Matrixxx_ Unlock by orangesheepdog Xenorhinotherium Growl #3 by ShangASDFGuy123 Sunday Afternoon in Rejkjavik by spraguek Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adwit-the-audio-
S2 E3 · Sun, June 18, 2023
Shove Off The Rocks of Writer's Block: Resources to Energize Your Audio Fiction Writing
Click here to tell us what you think! Lindsay's stuck in a rut. Sarah rows out to rescue her. Come along for a relaxing day at the beach, where we'll guide you through some resources to reignite your passion for writing! In this episode, we explore how reconnecting with nature, observing people and the environments around us, and trying different creative outlets can spark your imagination. We also share some amazing podcasts, writing prompts, and resources to help you improve your writing. Avanti! Image photographed by Tom Price , via Shutterstock Resources: Gabriel Urbina's Audio Drama Writing Resources Audio Fiction 101 Course Improv Your Writing Elevate Collective for Podcasters Danielle Desir Corbett's Grant for Creators Resources NEH Media Projects: grants for new media projects (US) Join the WGA Audio Alliance Discord Guidelines for Fiction Podcasters During The WGA Strike Write Now with Sarah Rhea Werner Learn with 11th Hour Audio 500 Writing Prompts to Help Beat Writer’s Block Write or Die Written? Kitten! Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S2 E2 · Fri, April 28, 2023
Games Writers Play: Break Writers' Block with Cards and Other Games of Chance
Click here to tell us what you think! Visit the back room at a game cafe, where Sarah and Lindsay dig out a secret stash of games designed to help writers revisit best practices and gain perspective on their work. In the secret jungle piano bar, we'll show you The Writer Emergency Pack by John August, experiment with The Story Engine, and dissect Menelaus. Get a grip on your audio drama podcast writing with a different play. Presented and Written by Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel Dialogue editing by Sarah Golding Sound design by Lindsay Harris Friel Mastering by Vincent Friel Music by Vincent Friel This podcast was made without AI. More info: Writer Emergency Pack The Story Engine adwit.org Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S2 E1 · Wed, January 04, 2023
2022 Year In Review, Best New Audio Drama and Fiction Podcasts, Plans and Schemes for 2023
Click here to tell us what you think! Sarah gets Lindsay unstuck from the mud to celebrate many of the great audio drama podcast success stories of 2022 and make plans and schemes for 2023. It's been a minute, hasn't it? We missed you. Find out what some of the best new podcasts in 2022 are, and what strategies they put in place (or try to, anyway) for 2023. What is ADWIT? ADWIT is The Audio Drama Writers’ Independent Toolkit. How do you learn to write great audio drama? Listen to all the best audio drama podcasts you can, and listen to ADWIT for writing exercises, theory, strategy, and cheerleading. Learn more at adwit.org . Transcripts are on their way. Hosted by Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel. Music and sound design by Vincent Friel. Produced by 6630 Productions . Thoughts, comments, anecdotes, questions, opinions? Write to us at writersadwit@gmail.com . Did you enjoy this episode? Write a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
Bonus · Fri, September 17, 2021
Season 2 is coming soon
Click here to tell us what you think! Did you know that Buzzsprout has a dynamic content feature? It's true. Lindsay is testing it out right now. Here's the clip she tagged on in the post-roll to one of the episodes. See if you can find it! Thank you for listening, thank you to Ella Watts, and thank you to my next-door neighbor. To hear the horror piece that Lindsay, Sarah, and Ella worked on together, listen to https://tinyurl.com/Breathless-on-Podchaser. Season 2 of ADWIT is coming soon. Music is Five Card Shuffle by Kevin McLeod. Visit his website at incompetech.com. Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E12 · Sun, May 16, 2021
Episode XII: Final Episodes
Click here to tell us what you think! What do writers and pilots have in common? Every time they go to work, they have to ask, "How do I land this thing now?" Join Sarah and Lindsay as they fly off in search of the tools to make the perfect ending or cliffhanger, and how to avoid crashing miserably. WARNING: Spoilers and/or promo for Terms , Steal The Stars, Hadron Gospel Hour, Wooden Overcoats and The Amelia Project , season 1, as well as the movie Brazil. Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all the episodes. For more information, visit our website at adwit.org . Tell us what you think on Twitter, at @adwitpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review, at Podchaser, or Apple Podcasts. Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Sound design, music, and additional voices by Vincent Friel . Want more audio fiction in your life? Subscribe to The Fiction Podcast Weekly . Special thanks to Philip Thorne, Oystein Braga, Alan Burgon and Julia C Thorne of the Amelia Project. Avanti! Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E11 · Sun, May 09, 2021
Episode XI: Writing for Remote Recording
Click here to tell us what you think! Recording at a distance from your fellow audio drama artists is challenging. Lindsay and Sarah discuss some ways that writers can make scripts easier for voice actors and sound designers. Plus: what makes an ideal recording environment? How do telephones work on you? Why do you need a good sound bed? What is the secret of Pittsburgh's jukeboxes? What did Oscar Wilde think of baseball? Warning and/or Bonus: Spoilers or promo for Homecoming and The Tower Resources: MADIVA podcast episode 108- remote recording Wooden Overcoats behind the scenes videos: Recording The Final Scene and Season 2: Behind The Scenes Bombs Always Beep by K. C. Wayland How to Record a Podcast Remotely: Best Call Recording Apps (The Podcast Host) Pittsburgh Telephone Music Service Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all the episodes. Tell us what you think on Twitter, at @adwitpodcast. Like what you heard? Write a review, at Podchaser, or Apple Podcasts. Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. Want more audio fiction in your life? Subscribe to The Fiction Podcast Weekly . You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Avanti! Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adwit-the-a
S1 E10 · Sun, May 02, 2021
Episode X: The Mystery Attribute
Click here to tell us what you think! What does audio drama do that other forms of art and media can't? How does it do it? What's the recipe for doing it? Join Sarah and Lindsay on a field trip as they try to find that mysterious element that makes audio drama meaningful and special. Warning and/or Bonus: Spoilers for Can You Help Me Find My Mom , The Truth podcast Resources: Phila Museum of Art’s Duchamp Galleries Marcel Duchamp Nude Descending A Staircase Fountain This is Your Brain On Podcasts (Freakonomics Radio, ep 262) Sight Unseen, by Elissa Guralnick (affiliate link) An Artist Descending A Staircase , Tom Stoppard (affiliate link) Fidget , 11th Hour Audio Challenge U+1f60c by James T. Green PMHx by James T. Green Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all the episodes. Tell us what you think on Twitter, at @adwitpodcast. Like what you heard? Write a review, at Podchaser, or Apple Podcasts. Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Avanti! Image: This is an anonymous clinical image provided by Aaron G. Filler, MD, PhD. The patient has signed a release for use of the anonymized image for educational, research, and teaching purposes. The image was converted from DICOM acquisition format into jpeg format, anonymized, and posted by Dr. Filler. It is intended for GDFL licensure for reuse for academic, scientific, and educational uses without further permission. Attribution to Aaron Filler, MD, PhD is requested. Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join ou
S1 E9 · Mon, April 26, 2021
Episode IX: Audio Drama, Not Audio Trauma, or Getting Unstuck
Click here to tell us what you think! Feeling stuck? Sarah and Lindsay are your tow truck. In this episode we go for a walk in the rain and chit chat about the things creative people do to sabotage themselves. We'll also share some strategies you can use to get out of the mud, get inspired and get writing again. Warning and/or Bonus : Spoilers for Prodigal Son ‘s Season 1, which is not an audio drama. Resources: Lynda Barry : Syllabus , Making Comics (affiliate links) Neil Gaiman on libraries & daydreaming for The Guardian Stanford study finds walking improves creativity Jessca Abel: Idea Debt Write or Die , and Written? Kitten! Leonardo Da Vinci’s Adoration of the Magi Betrayal by Harold Pinter (affiliate link) Sleep No More Ryan by Chris Landreth Ryan by Chris Landreth on YouTube (CW: mental health vs. trauma, addiction & recovery, suicide, self-harm, Lindsay loves this movie, relevant discussion at 6:22) Image under a Creative Commons license via Wikimedia Commons, from cgpgrey.com Sound effects from freesound.org : Going on a forest road gravel and grass.wav by straget Cork by sjnewton Bottle Clink by FillSoko Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. Avanti! Get the scoop on audio drama new
Sun, April 18, 2021
Episode VIII: Adaptation
Click here to tell us what you think! How can a story told one way be told differently, without losing its impact? How can a non-audio-drama story make the most of audio drama's craft? Join Sarah and Lindsay as they sort out some tools to better understand some best practices in adaptation for audio drama. Warning and/or Spoilers: War of the Worlds , Jarnsaxa Rising , Resources: Albert's Beginner's Guide to Symphonic Metal The War of The Worlds by H. G. Wells at Gutenberg.org War of the Worlds by Mercury Radio Theater (YouTube link) The Infamous "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke Smithsonian magazine Time After Time trailer (YouTube link) Thrymskvitha , or The Lay of Thrym Weird World Studios: adapting The Gift of The Magi The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or
S1 E7 · Sun, April 11, 2021
Episode VII: World Building and Premise
Click here to tell us what you think! Where do you want to go today? Sarah wants to play with world building tools, but Lindsay thinks they are nothing without a strong premise. Warning and/or Bonus: contains spoilers and/or promotion for Blood Culture , The Ventriloquist's Dummy , and the entire Lord of the Rings series. Resources: The Meta Corporation LTD The Art of Dramatic Writing, by Lajos Egri (affiliate link) Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E6 · Sun, April 04, 2021
Episode VI: Text and Subtext
Click here to tell us what you think! What are you saying, and what are you really saying? How your audio drama says what it says says a lot. This episode, Sarah and Lindsay talk about text and subtext, and some ways to play with it. Also, they'll survive a big cat attack, explore bad urban planning, and teach you the platform exercise. CONTENT WARNING: Lindsay says one expletive, in reference to casinos. WARNING and/or BONUS: Contains spoilers for Tin Can Audio's Dungeon Economic Model. Subscribe or Follow us, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E5 · Sun, March 28, 2021
Episode V: Dialogue
Click here to tell us what you think! What makes dialogue unique and compelling? In this episode, Lindsay and Sarah discuss all the ums, uhs, and tics of dialogue. Learn about arriving late and leaving early, the power of eavesdropping, and the magic of minimalism. Make your audio drama dialogue memorable. Warning and/or Bonus: Spoilers for Episode 1 of Tin Can Audio’s The Tower . Listen to it now wherever you get your podcasts. Resources: The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard (Bookshop, affiliate link) Subscribe or Follow, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Avanti! Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
Sun, March 28, 2021
Episode V: Dialogue
What makes dialogue unique and compelling? In this episode, Lindsay and Sarah discuss all the ums, uhs, and tics of dialogue. Learn about arriving late and leaving early, the power of eavesdropping, and the magic of minimalism. Make your audio drama dialogue memorable. Warning and/or Bonus: Spoilers for Episode 1 of Tin Can Audio’s The Tower . Listen to it now wherever you get your podcasts. Absolute Bonus: New, Improved audio, courtesy of Vincent Friel! Resources: The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard (Bookshop, affiliate link) Subscribe or Follow, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. Avanti!
S1 E5 · Sun, March 28, 2021
Episode V: Dialogue
What makes dialogue unique and compelling? In this episode, Lindsay and Sarah discuss all the ums, uhs, and tics of dialogue. Learn about arriving late and leaving early, the power of eavesdropping, and the magic of minimalism. Warning and/or Bonus: Spoilers for Episode 1 of Tin Can Audio's The Tower . Listen to it now wherever you get your podcasts. Resources: The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard (Bookshop, affiliate link) Subscribe or Follow, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. Avanti!
S1 E4 · Fri, March 26, 2021
Episode IV: Character
Click here to tell us what you think! Is your audio drama chock full of characters who sound alike? Does your audience have trouble following the plot because they can't tell who's who? Sarah and Lindsay have some recipes to help you cook up characters so your audio drama podcast can have a multifarious ensemble. Resources: How To Create A Character Profile from WritersWrite Each Zodiac Sign's Unique Zodiac Traits, Explained By An Astrologer, by Aliza Kelly Faragher for Allure Magazine GodChecker.com The Social Security Administration's list of popular names by decade and state Writing The Other : Learn to write characters very different from you sensitively and convincingly Subscribe, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E3 · Sun, March 14, 2021
Episode III: Plot, Part 2
Click here to tell us what you think! In this episode of The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit, Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel continue their discussion of plot, scheme, structure, etc., with writing exercises you can use to enhance your writing. They also get really excited about WandaVision, Joe Orton, Dan Harmon, and heist stories. Warning or Bonus! This episode includes spoilers for: Wooden Overcoats Season 3 Episode 7 Loot by Joe Orton Can You Help Me Find My Mom? from The Truth podcast Subscribe, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser or Apple Podcasts . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com . You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Want more audio fiction in your life? Subscribe to The Fiction Podcast Weekly . Avanti! Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E2 · Sun, March 07, 2021
Episode II: Plot, Part I
Click here to tell us what you think! What's the scheme? What's the plan? In Part 1 of Plot, Sarah and Lindsay discuss how to get your characters from point A to Zed, no matter what gets in their way. Warning or Bonus! Spoilers for The Truth 's episode, Can You Help Me Find My Mom . Listen to that episode before you dive in here. Resources: OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine - Official Video Pee Wee's Big Adventure, The Breakfast Machine Wallace & Gromit, Cracking Contraptions Compilation Subscribe, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Visit our website, at ADWIT.org . Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast. Like what you heard? Write a review at Podchaser . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com . You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Avanti! Want more audio fiction in your life? Subscribe to The Fiction Podcast Weekly . Get the scoop on audio drama news, opportunities, creative resources and more with The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more info, visit The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
S1 E1 · Sun, March 07, 2021
Intro to ADWIT
Click here to tell us what you think! Who are Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel, and why are they trying to help you make more, better audio drama podcasts, with less stress? Click the play button and find out. Subscribe, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Visit our website, at ADWIT.org . Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. Avanti! Want more audio fiction in your life? Subscribe to The Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
Trailer · Sun, March 07, 2021
ADWIT- The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit Trailer
Click here to tell us what you think! Want there to be more good audio drama? Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel are here to help. Each episode, we'll be talking about different aspects of audio drama writing, explore examples of audio drama podcasts, and give you writing exercises so you can play along at home. Join Sarah and Lindsay on a voyage of audio drama discovery. Subscribe, so you can be sure to hear all future episodes. Visit our website, at ADWIT.org . Tell us what you think, on Twitter, at @ADWITpodcast . Or, write to us, at writersadwit@gmail.com. You can also comment on our page at Galas . Find this episode in the list, and either write to us or record a voice message. Avanti! Want more audio fiction in your life? Subscribe to the Fiction Podcast Weekly . Want to get in touch? You can send us a text message with the link at the top, email us at writersadwit@gmail.com, join our Discord server , or visit our website at adwit.org . Share the love. Please write a review on Podchaser or on Apple Podcasts . Thank you! Sarah and Lindsay
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