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Episode Planning Template for Solo Podcasts
A episode planning template optimized for solo podcast formats and audiences.
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Episode Planning Worksheet
Episode Info
Episode Number: #
Working Title: Episode title
Recording Date: Date
Target Length: Duration in minutes
Episode Goal
What should listeners take away from this episode?
One clear, actionable takeaway
Episode Outline
Hook: Attention-grabbing opener
Episode preview: What we'll cover
Why this matters: Relevance to listeners
Segment 1: [Topic] (10-15 min)
Key point 1: Detail
Key point 2: Detail
Key point 3: Detail
Transition: How to move to next segment
Segment 2: [Topic] (10-15 min)
Key point 1: Detail
Key point 2: Detail
Key point 3: Detail
Transition: How to move to next segment
Segment 3: [Topic] (10-15 min)
Key point 1: Detail
Key point 2: Detail
Key point 3: Detail
Summary: Recap key points
Call to action: What to do next
Preview: Tease next episode if applicable
Pre-Recording Checklist
Notes & Ideas
Space for additional thoughts, quotes to include, stories to tell
Example for Solo Podcasts
Example Episode: Planning: My Journey Learning Video Editing
Summary: Solo episode plan sharing personal lessons from 6 months of learning video editing, with clear story beats.
Solo-Specific Tips:
Map out your personal story arc with clear beginning, middle, end
Include specific examples and lessons learned
Plan moments for listener reflection or action
Prepare anecdotes that illustrate your main points
How to Use This Template
1Copy the template before you start recording
2Fill in your episode topic and main talking points
3Use the structure to guide your recording session
4Check off sections as you complete them in your episode
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