I will write a podcast script, show notes and episode descriptions
About this gig
I will write a podcast script, show notes and episode descriptions that turn your raw ideas into a tight, broadcast-ready episode your audience actually finishes.
If you have a topic, an interview, or a rough outline but no time to shape it into something listenable, I write the full package for you: a script you can read straight into the mic, structured show notes, and platform-ready episode descriptions. Everything is written in clean, natural English, paced for the ear, and built around how real listeners scrub, skip, and subscribe.
What you get
Every order is hands-on writing delivered as editable documents (Google Doc and Word, with a plain-text version on request). Depending on the plan you choose, your package can include:
- A full podcast script written to be spoken, not read silently. Conversational rhythm, short sentences, clear signposting, and natural transitions between segments so you never sound like you're reading a press release.
- A cold open / hook for the first 15 to 30 seconds, the make-or-break moment where listeners decide to stay.
- Intro and outro copy, including a consistent welcome line, episode framing, and a clear call to action (subscribe, review, join the list, check a link).
- Segment structure and beats: I break the episode into labeled sections with timing guidance so your recording stays on track and on length.
- Ad-read / sponsor slots written in your voice (host-read style) and placed at natural breaks, if you have sponsors.
- Show notes: a clean summary paragraph, bulleted key takeaways, timestamps/chapter markers (you provide the times or I template them), guest bio, and a tidy links-and-resources list.
- Episode descriptions in two lengths: a short, punchy version for the player feed and a longer SEO-aware version for your site or YouTube, written so the first sentence earns the click.
- Title options: several episode title variations to test, plus a one-line teaser you can drop into social or a newsletter.
- Pull quotes: a few of the most shareable lines lifted from the script for promo use.
I write for solo monologue shows, co-hosted banter, and interview formats. Tell me which, and the script adapts.
Plans
| Feature | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode length covered | Short episode | Standard episode | Long / interview episode |
| Full spoken-word script | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cold open / hook | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Intro + outro + CTA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Segment structure & timing | Basic | Detailed | Detailed + ad slots |
| Show notes | Summary only | Full notes + takeaways | Full notes + timestamps + links |
| Episode descriptions | Short version | Short + long | Short + long + SEO pass |
| Title options | 2 | 4 | 6 + teaser line |
| Pull quotes for promo | — | 3 | 6 |
| Revisions | 1 | 2 | 3 |
If your episode sits between tiers or needs a custom mix (for example, scripts only, or notes-and-descriptions only), message me first and I'll point you to the right plan or build a fair custom scope.
How it works
- You share the raw material. Send me your topic, angle, target audience, and anything you already have: a bullet outline, an interview recording or transcript, research links, or even a voice memo of you rambling about the idea. The more context, the sharper the script.
- We lock the brief. I confirm format (solo, co-host, interview), target runtime, tone (warm, authoritative, funny, no-nonsense), the listener you're talking to, and the single action you want them to take. I'll ask a short set of questions up front so nothing important is guessed.
- I draft the package. I write the script first, build the structure around your beats, then produce the show notes and descriptions to match the final flow. Everything stays consistent in voice and detail.
- You review and request changes. You get clearly labeled documents. Mark anything that doesn't sound like you, and I revise within your plan's revision count.
- You record. The final script is formatted for reading aloud, with notes and descriptions ready to paste into your host and site.
Why choose this
I write specifically for audio, which is a different craft from writing for the page. Spoken language needs breathing room, repetition that feels intentional, and momentum that carries someone through a 30-minute drive. I focus on retention: strong opens, clean segment transitions, and a payoff that earns the subscribe. I also write the show notes and descriptions as part of the same job, so your metadata, your script, and your promo copy all tell one coherent story instead of three disconnected ones. You get a package that's honest to your subject, easy to record, and built to be found.
Who it's for / use cases
- Founders and experts launching a show to build authority but short on writing time.
- Solo creators who can talk for hours yet freeze at a blank script page.
- Interview hosts who want pre-written intros, segment questions, and post-episode notes.
- Agencies and content teams producing branded podcasts for clients on a schedule.
- Coaches, consultants, and course creators repurposing expertise into a lead-generating feed.
- Existing podcasters who want to outsource the writing and just press record.
FAQ
Q: Do you write the script in my voice? Yes. I study any samples you send (past episodes, social posts, a quick voice note) and write to match your natural cadence, vocabulary, and personality so it sounds like you, not like me.
Q: Can you work from just a topic with no outline? Absolutely. Many clients send a single idea and a few notes. I'll shape the angle, structure, and talking points. The clearer your audience and goal, the better the result.
Q: Do you handle interview episodes? Yes. I can write the intro, guest framing, a suggested question flow, segment transitions, and the post-episode show notes and bio. If you send a transcript, I'll pull the highlights into notes and quotes.
Q: Will you record, edit, or produce the audio? No. This is a writing service. I deliver scripts, show notes, and descriptions as documents. You (or your editor) handle recording and audio production.
Q: Can you add timestamps and chapter markers? Yes, on the relevant plans. You provide the actual times from your recording, or I template the chapter labels so you can drop the times in after you record.
Q: How do revisions work? Each plan includes a set number of revision rounds. Send your notes in one consolidated pass and I'll refine wording, pacing, structure, or tone to fit. I want the script to feel right before you hit record.
Q: Do you write series or recurring episodes? Yes. I can build a repeatable template (intro, outro, segment format) so your show stays consistent week to week, and write individual episodes on an ongoing basis. Message me for multi-episode scope.
Q: What do you need from me to start? Your topic or material, the format, your target runtime, who you're talking to, the tone you want, and the one action listeners should take. Send what you have and I'll ask about anything missing.
Reviews★4.6(10)
- @pixelwave★★★★★5
Got a full script, neat show notes with timestamps, and three description options. Way more than I expected for one order.
- @alexp★★★★★4
Solid podcast script with good pacing and a strong intro hook. I tweaked a couple of transitions myself, but overall great work.
- @ninamedia★★★★★5
First time outsourcing my podcast writing and this exceeded what I hoped for. The description had me sounding way more professional.
- @sam_c★★★★★3
The script and notes were fine but the episode descriptions felt a bit generic, so I had to rewrite them to match our voice.
- @guru42★★★★★4
Good structure and the show notes were well organized. Took one revision to get the description length right, but the writer was responsive.
- @sophia2024★★★★★5
Delivered a script, show notes, and a punchy description all on time. Will definitely come back for the next batch of episodes.
- @hana7★★★★★5
The script flowed so naturally that my co-host and I barely had to ad-lib, and the show notes were ready to paste straight into our platform. Couldn't be happier.
- @jackq★★★★★5
Loved how the episode description actually made me want to click play. Really nailed the tone of our show.
- @jackw★★★★★5
The script sounded like real people talking, not a robot reading a list. My listeners noticed the difference.
- @max_r★★★★★5
Honestly the show notes alone saved me hours. Bullet points were clean and easy to drop into our site.