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"Just be consistent" is incomplete advice (Podcraft Pointers)

Published 3 days ago • 2 min read

Hello, Podcrafters!

I've given this advice many times before...

  • Just keep showing up.
  • Be consistent.
  • Play the long game.

On its own, it’s solid guidance. But as Lindsay argues in her latest piece, it's incomplete.

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Podcasters are people. People with real lives.

And real life, as Lindsay reminds us, doesn't really care if you have a content calendar.

But the good news is that stopping your podcast doesn't mean quitting. There are various ways you can produce a disruption-proof podcast and, as Lindsay puts it, "When your workflow leaves room for rest and return, it’s easier to keep showing up as yourself."

This one's essential reading if you've ever had to skip an episode and found it hard to get going again...

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