Nonfiction Script Writing for Narrative Podcasts
A course by Chico Felitti , Reporter, Writer, and Podcaster
Joined October 2020
Learn to tell real and relatable stories that attract attention and engage your listeners
Learn to tell real and relatable stories that attract attention and engage your listeners
Podcasts are a versatile and accessible means of communication that are well-suited to many forms and styles of storytelling. Reporter, writer, and podcaster Chico Felitti, creator of one of the top fifteen most-listened-to podcasts in Brazil–Além do Meme–travels the world in search of biographies, reports, and stories that, without him, would perhaps never be told.
In this course, learn how to identify an interesting topic and explore different ways to present it by writing and recording a nonfiction script. Discover how to tell real stories that engage your audience in the podcast format.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 14 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (192)
- 6,368 students
- 14 lessons (1h 58m)
- 14 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a nonfiction script for a narrative podcast based on interviews and prepare it for editing.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who likes to write or listen to good stories in podcast format, regardless of whether they have experience or professional audio recording and editing equipment.
Requirements and materials
No previous script writing or audio recording and editing experience is needed for this course.
The only materials you need are a cell phone and a computer.
Reviews
A course by Chico Felitti
Chico Felitti is a reporter, writer, and podcaster. He spent a decade working at A Folha de São Paulo, the largest newspaper in Latin America, covering everything from local news to the war in Syria. Chico travels the world in search of biographies, reports, and stories that, without him, would perhaps never be told.
He is also the creator of two podcasts: Muitas Vidas and Além do Meme. The second of the two, which is ranked among the top fifteen most-listened-to podcasts in Brazil, examines the lives of people who have reached fame through the internet. Chico has been recognized for his work with the Comunique-se Award and the Petrobras Journalism Award and has published several nonfiction books including Ricardo & Vânia, Mulher Maravilha, and A Casa.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
An idea on paper
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What is my story?
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How will I tell my story?
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What already exists in my story?
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U3
The script on the street
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Before going to the street: equipment
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on the street (outside)
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How to order an interview
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Putting reality on paper 1
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Putting reality on paper 2
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Recording!
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U4
time to go on air
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Is this story an only child?
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A podcast is a product
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putting on the air
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FP
Final project
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Podcast script
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jamiebarteldes
PlusBusquei pelo assunto na plataforma pois preciso desenvolver um podcast no estilo do Chico Felliti e qual foi minha supresa ao ver um curso com o próprio! Excelente curso, extremamente didático e acessível. Recomendo para todos os que admiram podcasts narrativos e querem desenvolver algo no estilo.
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elliott.hdz.mx
I am enjoying this course. I am going to use the skills and knowledge to build my social media presence by talking about engineering, mindset, box and yoga. Because they are things I enjoy doing and I would like to know about the best strategies in sharing this information.
rocsy
Soy brasileña y vivo en Barcelona yyaconocia elChico de escuchar y me encantar con la manera decantar historias y en el momento que vi que estaba aqui endomestika compre el curso y ahora puedo hablar como alumna que estoy muy contenta con todo que he aprendido y la forma clara y accesible de su enseñanza. gracias chico
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luciannahelenna
Adoro o estilo do Chico Felitti. Gostei de conhecer seu método.
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laviebohemia
Excelente!
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