Plot vs. Pants? Try The Skort Method of Audio Drama Script Craft.

Plot vs. Pants? Try The Skort Method of Audio Drama Script Craft.

Author: 6630 Productions April 26, 2025 Duration: 31:01
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 show...

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
Season 2 is coming soon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
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…
Episode XII: Final Episodes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:59
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…
Episode XI: Writing for Remote Recording [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:50
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 desig…
Episode X: The Mystery Attribute [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
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 m…
Episode IX: Audio Drama, Not Audio Trauma, or Getting Unstuck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
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…