Many podcasters fear that scripting their show will make them sound monotone or kinda robotic as a result. It's the worry that reading kills the natural vibe of a conversation.The opposite is often true thought because scripting your episode (which includes using NOTES, doesn't have to be a full script especially after some practice) respects your audience's time because it prevents rambling and repetition. A well-planned script allows you to deliver dense and accurate info or ideas without getting lost in tangents that gets in the way of your message or the episode itself.You can learn to read a script naturally with practice. Vocal prosody and reading techniques allow you to sound conversational while maintaining the precision of a written plan. This series will get into some of those specifics in future episodes.In this micro-episode:Why rambling impacts listener trust (and attention!)How scripting helps you deliver more value and be efficient tooThe difference between a helpful tangent and... a distracting oneFind more episodes and subscribe at stereoforest.com/minute.About and SupportWritten, edited, and hosted by Jen deHaan.Website and Contact at https://stereoforest.com/minuteGet StereoForest’s newsletter for podcasting resources at https://stereoforest.com/newsletterProduced by StereoForest https://stereoforest.comAbout Jen at https://jendehaan.comSupport the ShowLike this episode or show and want more? Support us with a one-time tip: https://StereoForest.com/tipsWe love our podcast host Capitvate.fm! Contact to ask me anything, anytime. You can support the shows by signing up with Captivate here: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=yzjiytzWe have our newsletters on Kit.com. We also have our tip form with them, and sell products on their platform. Easy, and they don't take a cut! Check Kit out and support the show using this: https://partners.kit.com/ijdkivtf8nddTranscriptions by MacWhisper. I use and love the Pro version (subscription free!) - you can get it too using this link: https://gumroad.com/a/20303251/ivpqkSchedule posts? We use Metricool (reasonable for multiple accounts/brands/shows). Support us using our link: https://f.mtr.cool/VZBOZRSupport the show and get creative templates and assets: https://share.uppbeat.io/p4od8inwhc2jAbout JenHost: Jen deHaan is the founder of StereoForest. With a background of over 20 years in tech, education, & instructional design and 10 years in improv and performance, Jen brings systems and scientific approach to media production.Jen's website: https://jendehaan.comThis podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.