What if I Stutter or Stumble Over My Words?

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Gone are the days of recording to tape. Our portable studio records straight to a hard disk, so there's no limit to how many takes we can do. Having said that, here's some tips to help your podcast run smoothly: There's no need to rush. It's good to have a level of energy in your voice, but we can edit out any pauses or mistakes. Practice. If we can, we usually record the entire podcast twice (especially for episode one). This takes the pressure off and helps you get comfortable with recording. Start again. If you stumble over a word, don't worry, just go back to the start of the sentence. We can cut pauses, but it's harder to fix intonation. Take a break. If you need to stop to gather your thoughts then do so. Better to be clear and consise than to ramble until you find the right words. Don't worry about perfection. Podcasting is an episodic format. This is not your ultimate opus, so don't worry if it's not perfect, just make the next episode better. Don't stress if there's any mistakes, editing can fix a myriad of problems and there's always a chance to have another go.