ADWIT: The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit

Click here to tell us what you think! Here are all the short yet important topics that don't justify their own episode, yet make a difference for writers. Ever wondered what truly stops creative writers from finishing their audio dramas? It's the invisible barriers we construct for ourselves. For our season finale, we tackle those stubborn obstacles head-on, offering practical solutions to help you move your scripts from perpetual development into production.Money concerns often top the list of excuses, but we challenge the notion that compelling audio drama requires significant funding. Some of the most gripping stories focus on intimate human relationships rather than elaborate productions. We explore how to craft scripts that match your available resources while maintaining creative integrity. Perhaps the most insidious barrier is our emotional attachment to our work. We lovingly but firmly remind you that "your script is not a baby"—treating it as precious and untouchable prevents necessary growth and revision. Through personal stories of creative "disasters" that ultimately strengthened our craft, we demonstrate why finishing projects and embracing feedback matters more than perfection.We also dive into practical advice for crafting podcast descriptions that entice listeners, approaching producers with your work, and finding community members who will hold you accountable. The audio drama world is filled with creators eager to collaborate—you simply need to connect with them.Remember: the biggest obstacles to creating great audio drama exist primarily in your mind, and we're here to help you overcome them.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 [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

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

Click here to tell us what you think! Hello!We continue our chat with...Brendon Connelly of CirclesEmily Inkpen of Alternative Stories and The Dex LegacyFlloyd Kennedy of Am I Old Yet? and Baked Off!Shannon K. Perry of Oz 9 and Audiotocracy Podcast Production.... about their writing tools of choice for audio drama scripts. Some  strategies to keep in your back pocket: • Pronunciation guides with bold words in scripts help actors with difficult or made-up words• Voice actors need clear notation for vocalizations (grunts, sighs, gasps) or they won't exist in the audio world• Creating banks of reaction sounds provides useful resources for editing• The importance of actors truly listening rather than just waiting to deliver their lines• Audio drama is arguably "the most visual medium" because it creates images in listeners' minds• Research shows listeners have stronger physiological responses to audio than visual media• Remote recording challenges include actors working at 2AM when it's quiet enough• Modern audio scripts need better notation systems for sound design elements like "helmet on/off"• Writing tool preferences vary widely: Google Docs for collaboration, index cards for structure visualization• Color coding scenes helps track tension levels and plot arcs throughout episodesContact us at [email protected] with your preferred writing tools and experiences and to share any thoughts on these episodes or ping us a review! Thank you!Tools discussed and listed in the showSCRIVENER - £50GOOGLE DOCS - FREECELTX - $240 FOR 2 ‘SEATS’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 [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

Click here to tell us what you think! The day a software developer creates software for audio drama scriptwriters that has BBC Radio Drama-style formatting, the option to include line numbers on the script page, page numbers, and a reasonable price, a zillion scriptwriters will give them wads of money hand over fist. Until that fateful day, audio drama writers will debate which software, strategy, or tool spins their story into gold. Fortunately, ADWIT, The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit, gathers a cornucopia of experienced audio drama podcast writers to share their software and formatting experience, preferences, and strategies. In fact, we shared so much, this is the first part of the conversation. Part 2 is on its way. Let us help you on the path to the right tool for your story.What do audio drama podcast scriptwriters need to craft a script that anyone can proudly hand to a production team, knowing they'll understand it? We sat down with seasoned experts, including: Brendon Connelly of CirclesEmily Inkpen of Alternative Stories and The Dex LegacyFlloyd Kennedy of Am I Old Yet? and Baked Off!Shannon K. Perry of Oz 9 and Audiotocracy Podcast ProductionDoes font size matter? What about blank space? Won't someone please think of the widow and orphan protection? We explore these questions so you can improve your fiction podcast writing. 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 [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

Click here to tell us what you think! Welcome to another jam packed episode of ADWIT with Lindsay Harris-Friel and Sarah Golding!Dialogue is the lifeblood of audio drama, serving both the author's intent to move the plot forward and revealing what characters truly want. We explore how effective dialogue communicates information while entertaining the audience and avoiding the pitfalls of unnecessary exposition.• Good dialogue has two essential jobs: communicating what the author wants and what the character wants• Audio storytelling creates stronger physiological responses than visual media, according to research by University College London• Dialogue doesn't need to spell everything out – trust the audience to fill in blanks with their imagination• All dialogue should move the story forward into future action, not dwell in the past• "The Dark End of the Mall" by The Truth podcast demonstrates masterful dialogue techniques• Small talk can establish character dynamics but should be minimal in audio dramaWriting exercise: Create a standalone podcast episode based on the folktale about the woman who always wore a ribbon around her neck (see below or research!) focusing on the wedding night conversation between the two main characters.A LINK TO The Green Ribbon   ...But there are many! Send your script excerpt to our Discord channel - hereOr ping to our email - [email protected] - thank youLinks Talked about herein!The Dark end of the mall - The Truth PodcastJohn Yorke Into the woods – a five act journey into storyThat's no moon Hitchikers Guide To The GalaxyAudible commissioned UCL survey infoSherlock HolmesWhat is a beat?The Automatics by Lindsay!Give me awayWireless DEAD LONDONTalking points written by Lindsay Harris Friel. Edited by Sarah Golding.Music by Vince Friel.HAPPY WRITING!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 [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

Click here to tell us what you think! Sarah Golding and Lindsay Harris Friel dive into the great debate of audio drama writing: whether to meticulously outline your story or write by the seat of your pants. Though this debate may never be solved, Lindsay proposes a third option: the skort method. The skort method of story planning gives you the freedom of pantsing, helps you set up structure for an outline, and has pockets for later research. Outlining benefits writers because it shows the entire story structure, helps you set up plot twists, and conserves your creative energy. "Pantsing" creates excitement and momentum but can lead to continuity errors and unfinished projects.The "Skort Method" combines both approaches: write a broad summary first, then detail individual scenes.Breaking scripts into episodes works best at natural decision points where characters face meaningful choices. Cliffhangers are most effective when characters have to choose something right before a break, with consequences revealed after the story returns to the audience.Write an entire season or story before you start production to avoid creative burnout.Consider using sensitivity or beta readers to understand your script's impact before production. Talking points written by Lindsay Harris FrielEdited by Sarah GoldingMusic by Vince FrielAdditional Resources: Give me AwayAlmelem ScrivenerThe Muppets MayhemThe Goon Show 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 [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

Click here to tell us what you think! Sarah and Lindsay explore how to craft character breakdowns that genuinely serve audio drama production, focusing on vocal qualities and core characteristics rather than irrelevant physical attributes and other animals. • Character breakdowns serve many key purposes including concisely guiding actors/casting directors, showing character relationships, and informing technical production choices if deftly employed.• Effective breakdowns include vocal qualities, status, relationships, and intentions rather than physical appearance• Consider what "singing voice part" might match your character (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone) or orchestral instrument a character might be to instantly convey vocal quality• Script clues like sentence length, punctuation, vocabulary choices, and verbal tics help create distinctive character voices• Characters are distinguished by what they want and how they pursue it— objectives - some are direct "blunt instruments," others subtle and calculating• Great characters may have internal conflicts between their public and private selves• A character web showing relationships and conflicts helps visualize how characters interact • Focus on what drives characters, their objectives, and the barriers they faceLinks for ADWIT EP 303John Yorke Into the woods - a five act journey into storyHamlet to Hamilton - Emily C A SnyderWASTELAND - The Dex LegacyTUMBLR page - F**k yeah character development - worksheets a plentyMaslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid - oxygen food shelter sleep...Join our Discord community! Find the link in the show notes. Write to us at [email protected] with your thoughts and examples of effective character breakdowns.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 [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

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 [email protected] 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 AlphaA View From The Bridge from BBC BitesizeSample audio drama inspiration board on MilanoteSound effects from freesound.org:Guitars in Auditorium by kevp888Soundwalk In Black-Forest Thunderstorm by RandomRecord19German Forest by duck37fmGet 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

Click here to tell us what you think! GetStartedThe 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 obligeHappy 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 [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

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 ZeroBloody Disgusting Podcast NetworkThe Amelia ProjectAlt StoriesThe Automatics PodnewsINDIE AFQuirky Voices PresentsAtypical Artists’ Resource GuideMultitude Productions' Resource GuideBombs Always Beep by K. C. Wayland11th Hour AudioSilly Old BearWireless Theatre CompanyYou're invited to chat with us on the ADWIT Discord Server.  What is Discord? This may help: Discord for Podcasters: Engagement Without ExasperatioGet 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

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 [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

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.orgDan Harmon’s Story Circle at the Channel 101 WikiDan Harmon explains the story circle with examples from a Community episode in a Tumblr postWhat 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/klankbeeldPark Forest, Boxtel North Brabant, NetherlandsFor 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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 PodfestStreaming tickets for The Audio Drama Hub Podfest. The 11th Hour Audio Challenge and past episodes. Hallway to Nowhere by Leslie GideonEVP 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 MediaSounds from Freesound.org: SummerOpenFieldDusk by kvgarlicZipping A Huge Black Bag by Matrixxx_Unlock by orangesheepdogXenorhinotherium Growl #3 by ShangASDFGuy123Sunday 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 [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

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 ResourcesAudio Fiction 101 CourseImprov Your WritingElevate Collective for PodcastersDanielle Desir Corbett's Grant for Creators ResourcesNEH Media Projects: grants for new media projects (US) Join the WGA Audio Alliance DiscordGuidelines for Fiction Podcasters During The WGA StrikeWrite Now with Sarah Rhea WernerLearn with 11th Hour Audio500 Writing Prompts to Help Beat Writer’s Block Write or DieWritten? 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 [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

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 FrielDialogue editing by Sarah GoldingSound design by Lindsay Harris FrielMastering by Vincent FrielMusic by Vincent FrielThis podcast was made without AI. More info: Writer Emergency PackThe Story Engineadwit.orgGet 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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 TowerResources: MADIVA podcast episode 108- remote recordingWooden Overcoats behind the scenes videos: Recording The Final Scene and Season 2: Behind The ScenesBombs Always Beep by K. C. WaylandHow to Record a Podcast Remotely: Best Call Recording Apps (The Podcast Host) Pittsburgh Telephone Music ServiceSubscribe 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 podcastResources: Phila Museum of Art’s Duchamp GalleriesMarcel DuchampNude Descending A StaircaseFountainThis 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 ChallengeU+1f60c by James T. GreenPMHx by James T. GreenSubscribe 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 GuardianStanford study finds walking improves creativityJessca Abel: Idea DebtWrite or Die, and Written? Kitten! Leonardo Da Vinci’s Adoration of the MagiBetrayal by Harold Pinter (affiliate link)Sleep No MoreRyan by Chris LandrethRyan 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.comSound effects from freesound.org: Going on a forest road gravel and grass.wav by straget Cork by sjnewton Bottle Clink by FillSokoSubscribe 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 MetalThe War of The Worlds by H. G. Wells at Gutenberg.orgWar of the Worlds by Mercury Radio Theater (YouTube link) The Infamous "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast Was a Magnificent Fluke Smithsonian magazineTime After Time trailer (YouTube link)Thrymskvitha, or The Lay of ThrymWeird World Studios: adapting The Gift of The MagiThe Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. LawrenceSubscribe 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 LTDThe 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 WritersWriteEach Zodiac Sign's Unique Zodiac Traits, Explained By An Astrologer, by Aliza Kelly Faragher for Allure MagazineGodChecker.comThe Social Security Administration's  list of popular names by decade and stateWriting The Other: Learn to write characters very different from you sensitively and convincinglySubscribe, 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 OrtonCan You Help Me Find My Mom? from The Truth podcastSubscribe, 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 VideoPee Wee's Big Adventure, The Breakfast MachineWallace & Gromit, Cracking Contraptions CompilationSubscribe, 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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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

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 [email protected]. 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 [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