The Power of Feedback: Transforming Your Audio Drama Through Table Reads

Click here to tell us what you think! Table reads are an essential tool for audio drama writers to hear their work aloud and gather feedback for improvement before production. The process helps identify issues with dialogue, pacing, and storytelling that may not be apparent on the page.• Type of table reads: in-person versus video conferencing, each with benefits and challenges• Finding participants: seek people with strong reading comprehension, not necessarily professional actors• Preparation: provide scripts 24+ hours in advance, include pronunciation guides if needed• Technical considerations: choose appropriate platforms, plan for time zones, prepare for technical hiccups• Soliciting feedback: use the Liz Lerman Critical Response Process for constructive critique• Handling feedback: distinguish between actionable feedback and unhelpful criticism• Rewriting process: take a break after the read, consider rewriting from memory• Celebrating completion: recognize the achievement of finishing a draft and braving feedbackSend us your table read experiences at [email protected] and join our Discord to continue the conversation! Ah Gwan!Thank you for listening! We would love your support in getting this to folks so please do share it - and also….review! We truly hope these episodes are useful - email us on [email protected] with any thoughts or suggestions with our hearty thanks!Remember to #CelebrateTheWin! Happy writing!Sarah and LindsayLinks mentioned in the showJulie Hoverson’s Discord group for reading  scriptsSivan Raz DirectorLiz Lerman critical response processConference Connection toolsALITUCleanfeedZoomRiversideDiscordSquadcastGoogle MeetGet 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 [email protected], 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