Notes from the booth

Notes from the booth.

On cliffhangers, voices, and the craft of stories told in episodes.

Craft

What makes a great cliffhanger

A good cliffhanger isn't a trick ending. It's a promise the story has already earned the right to make.

September 28, 20264 min read

Culture
Why audio drama is having a moment
The oldest broadcast form of storytelling fits modern life better than almost anything else on your phone.
September 22, 20264 min read
Listening
The 10-minute story: listening between things
Why short episodes fit real life, and how to get the most out of the small pockets of time you already have.
September 15, 20264 min read