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--- radio [2024/03/19 21:25] – [Step 7: Record the Intro & Outro] ntnsndr
+++ radio [2024/04/02 18:31] (current) – [Step 8: Write the Episode Summary] olga.white
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-===== Step 8: Write the Blurb =====
+===== Step 8: Write the Episode Summary =====
-Each episode has a summary paragraph that accompanies the episode submission.
+Each episode has a summary paragraph that accompanies the episode submission. The summary is intended to describe the individual and the topic of the episode to the audience. You're convincing them to listen to the episode.
-__**Title:**__ In the form of a question, what is the theme of the episode?
+This should not be the same thing you say at the start of the episode to introduce your guest.
+Keep in mind that the podcast is for a general audience and not exclusively for academics. Your summary should not rely on academic terminology or require in-depth knowledge of the topic.
+__**Title:**__
+  * In the form of a question.
+  * What is the theme of the episode?
+  * **Only the first word should be capitalized.
+**
 __**Summary:**__
-  * Who is the guest? What are their credentials? Why are they relevant for us to listen to?
+  * Guest's name and role.
+       * Brief credentials (job title, company name)
+  * Relevance to audience.
+       * Why would the general audience care about this topic or what the guest has to say?
   * What is the topic of the conversation?
+       * Name the one or two main topics covered in the conversation and why they are valuable to the audience.
   * What is a major takeaway listeners should get from listening?
+       * What should the audience learn?
+       * What should an audience member pay particular attention to in the conversation?
 ===== Step 9: Editing =====