"Aimed at everyone from first-time podcasters to experienced producers with a thorough update on the software". (
<i>The Bookseller</i>, Friday 14th March 2008)
- Choosing a topic that fits your expertise
- Writing an outline or script for your podcast
- Turning your existing computer into a desktop podcasting studio
- Picking the microphone, headphones, and audio editing software that best suit your needs
- Upgrading to pro-level podcasting equipment
- Conducting interviews and recording an interview subject who s not in the room with you
- Navigating the XML code you need to share your podcast
- Finding a place to host your podcast online
- Promoting your podcasts in the blogosphere, online discussion groups, and social networking sites
- Seeking out sponsors, advertising, and subscriptions to make your podcast pay
- Creating podcasts designed to promote a business
Introduction.
Part I: Podcasting on a Worldwide Frequency.
Chapter 1: Get ting the Scoop on Podcasting.
Chapter 2: Get ting the Gadgets That Make a Podcast Go.
Chapter 3: Building Your Podcast s Digital Workstation.
Part II: The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Podcasting.
Chapter 4: Before You Hit the Record Button.
Chapter 5: Interview-Fu: Talk to Me, Grasshopper.
Chapter 6: So What Are You Waiting For? Record, Already!
Chapter 7: Cleanup, Podcast Aisle 7!
Chapter 8: Roll Camera: Video Podcasting.
Part III: So You ve Got This Great Recording of Your Voice. Now What?
Chapter 9: Shrink That Puppy and Slap a Label on It.
Chapter 10: Move It on Up (To Your Web Server).
Chapter 11: Providing Show Notes.
Chapter 12: Geeking Out on RSS.
Part IV: Start Spreadin the News about Your Podcast.
Chapter 13: Speaking Directly to Your Peeps.
Chapter 14: Fishing for Listeners.
Part V: Pod-sibilities to Consider for Your Show.
Chapter 15: Show Me the Money.
Chapter 16: Podcasting for Publicity.
Chapter 17: Podcasting for Passion.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Top Ten Types of Podcasts to Check Out.
Chapter 19: Top Ten Most Influential People in Podcasting.
Chapter 20: Top Ten Reasons Why Podcasting Won t Kill Radio.
Chapter 21: Top Ten Reasons Why Podcasting Will Kill (Or Seriously Dent) Radio.
Index.