that the podcast universe is becoming popular here . But now I ask you: how do you start getting a project off the ground?! Even though it's not a cake recipe, we present nine steps to help you get your idea off the ground!

But before you grab a pen and paper to write down our tips, check out some of the benefits of having an audio project on streaming platforms: 

• 1- You can listen anywhere 🎧🌎

• 2- They are free! 💰🆓

• 3- You can listen online and offline 🌐📴

• 4- Educates and entertains. 👩🏿‍🏫🕺🏿

• 5- Saves time! ⏰⌛️

So, are you ready to make your voice echo across the four corners of the world with a podcast? Come with us to start your podcasting journey:

What do you want to talk about? 

The first thing you need to answer is: what will the podcast be about? From this point on, it is important to keep in mind how it will be useful to the public.

List 10 episodes

Before proceeding with the idea, think of 10 episodes within this theme. This way you guarantee at least one series and can continue with the project. 

Who are the competitors? 

Time to research and find out who is producing content in the area and whether there is already something similar on the market.

Types of podcasts - pros and cons

There are some types of podcast, you can choose to do it as: monologue, round table, interview model or invest in radio soap opera-style sound design resources.

Moment of choices

Here is your time to choose which format will be easiest for you and decide: name, cover and category of your podcast.

Script your episodes

Even if your podcast is about a topic you're very passionate about, don't forget to write a script before you start recording. 

Production

It’s time to gather equipment, be it cutting-edge microphones or your own cell phone recorder and give voice to what’s on paper!

Edition 

Technology has several tools to help you at this time, such as: Audacity, Adobe Audition and Anchor, which has a bonus for publishing the podcast on all platforms. 

Publication

Your time has come to shine and put your work in the world! There are several podcast streaming platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Google Podcasts. 

And if, after reading our tips, you are even more inspired to bring a podcast project to the world, we have the perfect opportunity! The Podcaster Challenge - Voices that Echo is ready to listen to you and get your idea off the ground.