Why you should plan your podcast before you pick up a microphone

<p>Planning is my favourite P word. Pie comes a close second. And if you want a successful podcast it’s well worth taking the time before you start recording to actually plan your podcast. And I mean really plan it.</p><p>These are the 9 questions you should answer before you dive in. There are no right or wrong answers and it’s not a quiz. These questions are designed to give you some clarity and focus.</p><ol><li>Why Are You Starting A Podcast?</li><li>What is your podcast about?</li><li>What format will your podcast be?</li><li>How long will your podcast episodes be?</li><li>How Often Will You Publish Your Podcast? Ongoing or a series?</li><li>Who do you want to listen to your podcast and why should they choose you?</li><li>Is there anybody doing a similar podcast to you?</li><li>Outside of your genre what are your favourite podcasts?</li><li>How long to spend planning your podcast?</li></ol><br/><p>I go through all these questions so you can make sure you are ready to hit the ground running when it comes to starting your podcast.</p><p>If you want more podcast planning help then my new podcast planning toolkit is just for you.</p><p>It's coming soon - you can join the wait list &nbsp;<a href="https://charlottefosterpodcasts.ck.page/24b12e36e4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> - I’ll send you my pre podcast planning sheet as a thank you! </p><p>Get in touch with me on all the socials here</p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlottefosterpodcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte Foster Podcasts</a></p><p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CharlotteFosterPodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlotte Foster Podcasts</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CFPodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CFPodcasts</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-foster-podcast-queen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-foster-podcast-queen/</a>&n