Character Breakdowns That Jump Off the Page

Character Breakdowns That Jump Off the Page

Author: 6630 Productions April 18, 2025 Duration: 50:09
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 vo...

Lindsay Harris Friel and Sarah Golding believe compelling stories for the ear are more vital than ever, and their ADWIT: The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit is built from that passion. This isn't a lecture series; it's a practical workshop in audio form, designed for anyone itching to craft their own sonic worlds. Each conversation delves into a specific element of the craft-be it writing authentic dialogue, building tension through sound, or creating immersive settings-always grounded in real examples pulled from contemporary audio drama podcasts. The discussion then naturally flows into actionable writing exercises, inviting you to pause the episode and put ideas directly onto the page. Produced by 6630 Productions, this podcast lives at the intersection of artistic practice and hands-on education, offering a genuine toolkit for independent creators. Tune in for thoughtful analysis, a wealth of inspiration from across the medium, and the supportive guidance needed to navigate your own projects from initial concept to finished script.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 30

ADWIT: The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit
Podcast Episodes
Episode VIII: Adaptation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:52
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…
Episode VII: World Building and Premise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:24
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 an…
Episode VI: Text and Subtext [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:25
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…
Episode V: Dialogue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
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 o…
Episode IV: Character [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
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 recipe…
Episode III: Plot, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:40
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 exerc…
Episode II: Plot, Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
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! S…
ADWIT- The Audio Drama Writers' Independent Toolkit Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38
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, explor…
Intro to ADWIT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:05
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. Subs…